Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers
The German fee ordinance for architects and engineers (HOAI) provides a framework for architectural and engineering fees. Since 2021, fees can be freely negotiated. The agreement in text form governs the fee; the fee tables provide guidance. Without a fee agreement in text form, the relevant basic fee rate applies to basic services under section 7 HOAI. Chargeable costs are one factor used in calculating fees.
Transparent Planning Offers
The HOAI describes service profiles and provides a basis for comparing planning proposals transparently. Fees have been freely negotiable since 2021, so identical services do not automatically result in identical prices. We agree the scope, interfaces, special services and remuneration transparently in text form.
For your data centre project, we combine qualified engineering with clear responsibilities and documented results. The required service phases and evidence depend on the project and agreed commission. Professional requirements are assessed for the specific task.
The HOAI is divided into the following service phases:
| Performance phase | Aufgabenstellung |
|---|---|
LP 1 Project definition | Clarification of the task |
LP 2 Preliminary design | Project and planning preparation |
LP 3 Design development | System and integration planning |
LP 4 Approval documentation | Editing and submission of the construction documentation |
LP 5 Detailed design | Processing up to the execution maturity |
LP 6 Preparation of awarding | Mass determination and bill of quantities |
LP 7 Participation in the award of contract | Checking and evaluation of offers |
LP 8 Construction supervision | Accompanying the construction process |
LP 9 Project supervision | Support after project completion |
Your Competent Partner
High Knowledge has extensive knowledge in the execution of HOAI services with its own qualified and trained engineers. We are committed to ensuring professionally sound and neutral planning and document this, among other things, with membership in the professional association for engineers. Our CAD, AVA, PM and IT systems are designed for the professional provision of HOAI services. In doing so, we occupy a top position among engineering offices and work with the most modern methods to ensure highly qualified, innovative and, in particular, sustainable planning.
