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article index owners - it's time to substantially increase your architect's and engineer's fees commentsOwners - It's Time to Substantially Increase Your Architect's and Engineer's Fees
April 08, 2009 - Dennis Neeley, AIA
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Abstract:
The sooner owners know about and get excited about the future with BIM, the sooner it will happen. The owner will be the driving force in accelerating and broadening the use of BIM because it is the owner that will realize the phenomenal cost savings.
Comments
Agree with projected cost savings by using BIM. One big problem that is not addressed here is the “initial investment”. Greater adoption of BIM approach will require that owners be ALOT more educated and willing to be educated on value of BIM. A stronger, more compelling and hard-hitting sell required. Architects/Engineers agree with need to raise fees- no dispute there. BIM approach puts client in the driver’s seat - A-E’s will need to be far more selective, work with “educated” client and contractor for that matter.