Nordlys
2017-11-09 16:40:30
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For one thing. The architect will not only create his cost forecast with formulas but also substantiate it with prices he has recently achieved in tenders, making the forecast meaningful. On another topic, I wrote that exactly two weeks ago we had a tender for a project, and the bids were almost 100% in line with the architect’s forecast. Total sum slightly below his forecast.
Regarding the general contractor. Is the plot suitable for a house of standard? For example, a coffee grinder house so popular in the south? Then yes. Then you save money there. Because many planning services are omitted. You can then fall back on dozens of built floor plans, one or two adjustments, done. Whoever can build like that will certainly come out better. If not, steep slope, unusual shape of the land, etc., then architect.
Being economical starts with the plan. Garage, yes ok, but please integrate precast concrete garage. Basement, is that necessary? Can I possibly create cheaper storage spaces under the roof? Utility room and bathrooms close together? Saves circulation piping. Utility room near the shafts, saves connection costs. Window dimensions, does everything fit into a 110 mm masonry opening? Then I get windows in good quality cheaply. Interior doors, can I do without sliding door variants? House electrics, does it have to be smart home? Do I really need roller shutters? Kitchen, can the typical angled unit from the discount store brochure fit in? Oven, is that necessary? These are many many individual building blocks that add up to tens of thousands in costs or savings and make the difference between cheap and expensive. Without making the economical too cheap. Karsten
Regarding the general contractor. Is the plot suitable for a house of standard? For example, a coffee grinder house so popular in the south? Then yes. Then you save money there. Because many planning services are omitted. You can then fall back on dozens of built floor plans, one or two adjustments, done. Whoever can build like that will certainly come out better. If not, steep slope, unusual shape of the land, etc., then architect.
Being economical starts with the plan. Garage, yes ok, but please integrate precast concrete garage. Basement, is that necessary? Can I possibly create cheaper storage spaces under the roof? Utility room and bathrooms close together? Saves circulation piping. Utility room near the shafts, saves connection costs. Window dimensions, does everything fit into a 110 mm masonry opening? Then I get windows in good quality cheaply. Interior doors, can I do without sliding door variants? House electrics, does it have to be smart home? Do I really need roller shutters? Kitchen, can the typical angled unit from the discount store brochure fit in? Oven, is that necessary? These are many many individual building blocks that add up to tens of thousands in costs or savings and make the difference between cheap and expensive. Without making the economical too cheap. Karsten