This calculation example refers to an architectural project for a modern multi-family residential building of high standard. The design includes a basement level, three full floors, and a penthouse floor, providing a balanced mix of spacious apartments and premium living quality. The project has been commissioned by a professional real estate developer, who aims to realize a contemporary and efficient building concept that meets both aesthetic and functional requirements. Located in a major German city, the building will benefit from excellent infrastructure and strong demand in the local housing market. The cost breakdown illustrates typical services in the predesign and pre‑approval phase, including precise 3D modeling, comprehensive 2D layouts, communication management, and the setup of a Common Data Environment for seamless collaboration. This structured approach ensures that the project is developed with accuracy, transparency, and efficiency from the very beginning.
Creation of a detailed terrain and building model, forming the basis for all following drawings and visualizations.
80,00 € / hour plus VAT
Preparation of 2 site plans (1:1000 & 1:250), 4 sections, 4 floor plans, and 4 elevations, tailored to project requirements.
65,00 € / hour plus VAT
Flat-rate coverage for project communication, coordination and feedback loops with all stakeholders.
64,00 € plus VAT
Administration of a Common Data Environment (CDE), including 3 user accounts for team collaboration.
248,00 € plus VAT
This calculation assumes no revision cycles were required. Necessary revisions or changes will be charged additionally.
Service | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
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3D Modeling | 20 | hours | 80,00 € | 1.600,00 € |
2D Layouts | 24 | hours | 65,00 € | 1.560,00 € |
Communication Package | 1 | flat rate | 64,00 € | 64,00 € |
CDE Setup | 1 | flat rate | 248,00 € | 248,00 € |
Subtotal (net) | 3.472,00 € | |||
Estimated project coordination & revision allowance | 488,00 € | |||
Total (net) | 4.020,00 € | |||
Plus 19% VAT | 763,80 € | |||
Total (incl. VAT) | 4.783,80 € |
* Coordination and revision scope is estimated. Additional effort may be charged separately based on actual need.
Our fees are not only based on the difficulty and nature of the work to be performed, but also take into account regional factors related to your location. This ensures that our prices are fair and in line with market conditions. All fees listed here are exclusive of statutory VAT, as well as any additional costs such as travel expenses, accommodation costs, or other time-related expenses.
We also differentiate between the types of service provision: remote, on-site, and hybrid (a combination of both). Corresponding expenses for on-site activities are also taken into account in the hybrid model. The classification of the listed activities into different levels serves to ensure a transparent and fair assessment of the respective workload. It also forms the basis for our differentiated hourly rates.
Simple 2D CAD editing includes basic activities such as digitizing plans, converting PDF files into editable DWG files, updating existing drawings, and performing simple 2D design work. These tasks require minimal planning and coordination effort and usually follow clearly defined specifications.
Complex 3D CAD processing involves more demanding modeling work. This includes, among other things, the creation of digital terrain models, architectural or infrastructure 3D building models, the automatic or manual derivation of plans from models, as well as layout, labeling, and dimensioning work. The model-oriented nature of these services requires a deeper understanding of spatial relationships and the CAD software used.
BIM, GIS, training, and consulting represent the highest level of expertise. These include structured data modeling in a BIM or GIS context, cross-software project consulting, strategic planning support, and training for CAD and BIM users. These services require methodological expertise, didactic skills, and technological and regulatory knowledge.