You should be charging your client, not the sub-contractor. After all, ultimately he’s gaining the benefit with a faster, more precise construction. Also, that way the client is the decision-maker, you make a few bucks and the bonus is, you aren’t viewed as a jerk and an obstructionist for withholding it. If neither the client nor the GC (after the client presents the bill to him) wants to spring for it….then, oh well, welcome to PDF-ville….
From: David Fisher [mailto:dfisher@fpse.com]
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 11:28 AM
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We are often asked to release our CAD floor plans to sub-contractors for their shop drawing/layout use.
After giving these files away “gratis” for years, I fell that it is high time we make these guys cough up
Some green as we are making their lives IMMENSELY easier.
Plus, they make a lot more on the project than we do.
Do you guys/gals charge for your files and if so, how much?
Thanks,
David L. Fisher
Senior Director
Cape Cod Grand Cayman Holdings Ltd. - Cayman
Fisher+Partners Structural Engineers Ltd. - Cayman
372 West Ontario
312.573.1701
312.573.1726 facsimile
312.622.0409 mobile
www.ccgch.com
www.fpse.com
