1) Who are architectural / construction technicians ?

Some practices offer services as architectural / building construction technicians.

-They are talented construction professionals and often their fees are a bit lower / cheaper though provide full services you require.

-They specialize in the sciences & technology of architecture and building design &  construction.

-They work closely with client and other professionals and translate your ideas & dreams into a building project for your need.

-Guide you through the complex procedures of planning , permission and building regulations and oversee the whole project from start to completion.

2)  How much do we charge ?

Generally there are three ways ( we building designers ) charge :

a) lumpsum calculated on the expected work required.

b) a daily rate ( i.e 8hours ) - approx. sh 5000 here in kenya  and us dollars 50 outside east africa region for small projects i.e bungalows i.e a three bedroomed bungalow house takes three days to draft / design, thus total design cost is sh ( 5000 x 3 ) = sh 15000 minus approval fees.

NB: approval fees are usually 1.5 % of total construction cost of the project i.e ( total building materials cost + labour cost )

c) A percentage rate of the contract sum( i,e total construction cost )

- usually the building construction industry charges from 6% to 15 % design fees of total construction

cost of a proposed building block / facility.

-But we ( build-perspective agencies) charges 4% design fees inclusive of approval fees for large and

complex projects.