Architecture & EngineeringFee Estimator
Calculate professional design fees with precision. Our industry-standard tool helps you estimate architecture, engineering, and consulting fees based on project complexity and scope.
Industry Standard
Based on AIA fee guidelines and industry best practices for accurate estimates.
Multi-Disciplinary
Calculate fees for architecture, engineering, and specialty consulting services.
Phase Breakdown
Detailed breakdown by project phases: SD, DD, CD, and CA with customizable ratios.
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Project Parameters
Set the base parameters for fee calculation
Adjust complexity for specific disciplines
Architecture
Arch, Interior, Envelope
1.00x
MEP
Mech, Elec, Plumbing
1.00x
Site/Civil
Civil, Survey, Site
1.00x
Project Disciplines
Select the disciplines involved in your project
Architecture
1 of 3 selected
Engineering
3 of 4 selected
Landscape
0 of 2 selected
Sustainability
0 of 2 selected
Specialty
0 of 6 selected
Consulting
0 of 3 selected
Phase Distribution
Adjust the distribution of fees across project phases
SD
Schematic Design
15%
✓ Enable "Custom Distribution" above to adjust this value
DD
Design Development
35%
✓ Enable "Custom Distribution" above to adjust this value
CD
Construction Documents
30%
✓ Enable "Custom Distribution" above to adjust this value
CA
Construction Administration
20%
✓ Enable "Custom Distribution" above to adjust this value
Fee Breakdown
Summary of fees by discipline and phase
| Discipline | Percent | Fee ($) | SD | DD | CD | CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | 6.48% | $777,014.08 | $116,552.11 | $271,954.93 | $233,104.22 | $155,402.82 |
| Civil/Survey Engineer | 0.85% | $102,174.65 | $15,326.20 | $35,761.13 | $30,652.39 | $20,434.93 |
| MEP/FP/LS Engineer | 2.48% | $297,261.97 | $44,589.30 | $104,041.69 | $89,178.59 | $59,452.39 |
| Structural Engineer | 1.45% | $174,174.65 | $26,126.20 | $60,961.13 | $52,252.39 | $34,834.93 |
| TOTAL | 11.26% | $1,350,625.34 | $202,593.80 | $472,718.87 | $405,187.60 | $270,125.07 |
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