Every successful construction project is based on a detailed concept - from initial preliminary planning through to actual construction. In Germany, the fee structure for architects and engineers (HOAI) determines how the individual basic planning services are to be remunerated.
In nine separate HOAI service phases, the architects' total work is broken down in detail and the respective percentage share of the total remuneration is shown. In this article, we provide an overview of the most important aspects of the various construction phases and show how digital support can make the practical application of the HOAI much more effective.
