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John Westphal posted a reply on Re: Building Addition or New Build Architect Fe...
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Said: We are just completing construction of an emerging museum in Janesville, WI. The entire development cost, including design, construction, exhibits, and soft costs will end up $14,500,000. Here is how the A/E fees break down for us:<...
Jackie Huss posted a reply on Re: Building Addition or New Build Architect Fe...
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Said: We are in the beginning design phases for an addition to our museum in Michigan, and the architect's fee is 5.5% of construction cost.
Steve Dubnik posted a reply on Re: Building Addition or New Build Architect Fe...
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Said: The Strong completed a large expansion in 2023. The fee for architect and engineering services was 7.8% of the originally estimated construction costs and included all architectural and engineering fees (architect, structural, mechanica...
Kim Kleven posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Building Addition or New Build Architect Fee Inquiry
I am looking for any feedback regarding cost of Architect project management for those that have done a new build or addition on their Museum. We are being quoted 7-8% of the cost of the building or project that they would be working on (Pre-design, Schematic Design, Design Development, documents, etc.) For example, we were quoted for a 9M building project that cost would be 725K. My board asked me to reach out to other Children's Museums just to understand what is reas...
Kim Gehring-Cook posted a reply on Re: Hanging of signs and decorations in museum ...
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Said: We use Command Strips. They can take the paint off newly painted walls however - especially if not removed "correctly," but overall, seem to be the best option. Painter's tape also has been a go-to for us.
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