We cannot finalize the plans and construction specifications to begin the construction phase until the CFFA Form has been returned to our department with all the appropriate signatures and funding sources. Occasionally, a specific engineering expertise may be required to supplement the in-house planning capabilities. Therefore, an engineering consultants fee will be charged in addition to the in-house planning fee that is shown as a sliding scale in Table 1. The engineering fee is normally composed of direct costs plus overhead, profit and reimbursable expenses. These projects are charged fees on an hourly basis and typically result in higher fees per dollar of construction costs for various reasons.
Reimbursable expenses are things like blueprints, travel time, and other operating expenses.
Factors affecting this rate are complexity of the project, type of construction and degree of service required. For example, renovation of existing structures is typically more complicated than new construction on a clean site and carries a higher percentage fee. Also, UAMS usually requires less construction administration due to having our own project managers. Therefore, a lower CCM fee may be obtained. Hazardous material abatement consultant fees vary greatly.