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The architect’s fee
An investment in the services of a professional architect will safeguard the overall investment in the
project. An architect’s fee usually constitutes a fraction of the overall cost of the project and pales into
insignificance when measured against the total project cost, including the operating costs over the
lifespan of a building. High quality design can maximise the efficiency of even the smallest building,
and a project that has had the input of an architect from the beginning is often less expensive to
maintain and will command a greater return on the investment in the long term.
15 A client’s guide to working with an architect | South African Institute of Architects | The architect’s fee
