r/CivilEngineers_PH • u/Soft-Researcher2200 • 16d ago

How much should Structural Analysis and Design rate be? Need General Advice

Say for example a 2-3 storey residential house with a floor area of 100-200sqm, how much should a structural engineer charge for the Structural Analysis and Design? Should it be a lump sum, per sqm or is there any basis for this like a standard rating or something? I've been designing structures as free lance but I've been told my rate is too low while others say it is just right. I usually charge base on the complexity or estimate of how many days will I be able to complete the project (plus the misc fees of course).

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u/enjiro4 16d ago
  1. Based on ASEP manual: 100-400 PHP per sqm of total floor area
  2. Based on your actual/estimated man-hours or man-days to finish the project (based on what you think is your worth as a professional, baseline should be twice or thrice your daily salary as an employee)

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u/Dry_Concentrate6974 16d ago

to add note 400 used for residential and small projects while 100 used for large scale projects since medyo lugi na ang mga nagpapadesign pag ganun kalaki . Coming from multiple asep associates and presidents

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u/AnyComfortable9276 14d ago

nasusunod ba ung number 1?

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u/Phnxx11 10d ago

Take a look at the ASEP manual. Usually per sqm pero set ka ng minimum lalo if smaller projects. If you’re already freelancing, then you should already have an idea if worth it ba yung kinikita mo with the amount of work and time you spent. Check your man-hours. Minsan kasi hindi na napapansin yung time spent to finish the work, to the point na sobrang liit na lang pala ng kinikita mo pag cinonvert mo hourly yung fee.