What cost should a Church expect to incur prior to beginning construction (i.e. architectural fees, site survey, soil borings, etc.)?
Here is a brief breakdown of typical up-front costs for a church: (based on a project scope of $1,500,000) Architectural / Engineering fees: 7%-9% of construction costs, however could run up to 12% depending on specialized engineering required (acoustical, kitchen, lighting, etc.) Typically pre-design services and design services average about 25% of the total A/E fee. Civil Engineering / site survey: $4000-$6000 Special Inspections/ Soil borings: $500 – $800 per boring … avg. cost $2500 – $3000 Pre-construction Construction Manager: (helpful in providing budget analysis and “value-engineering” services) full services …$3500 – $10,000 budget analysis only…$800 – $1200 Your cost may vary somewhat depending on your area. You also may want to look at “Means Construction Cost Data” that may be found at your local library or construction services office.
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