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Old 25-01-10, 07:56 PM   #9
TazDaz
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Default Re: Architects costs

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Originally Posted by Jdubya View Post
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Also, if you do go the way of using an architect, make sure you check out his references coz they like to think that they can project manage; but most of 'em can't even manage a ****!
That's what is funny. They train for I think 6 or 7 years and Project Management doesn't even get taught as a unit at most universities!

Little tip I've picked up, use payment milestones. You get X% for initial plans, then X% for the next stage etc etc so basically they only get paid if a required task has been done. If you pay up front then your money will be pi$$ed away; If you wait for a final total invoice they'll try and justify needing more money to complete the tasks.
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