[Fred Ogram, ASLA, PLA]

Thanks Barry,

I appreciate your comments.  See my response to Thomas.  I agree with your observations.  I’d like to know who originated the 10% rule?  How did they get there?  What was their basis?  Who reduced it?  When?  and why (if they did)?  Why do builders, owners, architects, governments, school districts etc. use percentages in this way?  Every site is different.  Every site has its own set of unique challenges.   Every owner has there own preferred process.  Some are More labor intensive and some are Less….but heaven forbid your process foresees a realistic 12% fee.  Just trying to stimulate a smart discussion on this taboo topic.

Thanks Again,

Fred

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