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Time Tracking for Architects

From schematic design through construction administration, architecture projects span months or years. TimeTrack Pro helps architects track hours by phase so every project stays profitable from concept to completion.

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Why architects struggle with time tracking

  • 1Architecture projects run for months with multiple overlapping phases, making it impossible to track time without a system
  • 2Client meetings, site visits, and coordination with engineers eat into design time but often go unlogged
  • 3AIA-standard project phases (SD, DD, CD, CA) require separate time tracking for percentage-of-fee billing
  • 4Consultant coordination calls and permit review meetings are billable but easy to forget

How TimeTrack Pro helps architects

Phase-based project structure aligns with AIA standards (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, etc.)

Mobile time entry works on job sites so you can log walk-throughs and construction observation visits in real time

Multi-person project tracking lets you see hours by team member for accurate project cost allocation

Fee-vs-hours dashboards show whether your percentage-of-construction-cost fee is actually covering your time

Common projects architects track

Residential new construction designCommercial tenant fit-outRenovation and adaptive reuseMaster planning and feasibility studiesConstruction document setsConstruction administration and site observation

Average hourly rate for architects

$80–$250/hr

US market range — rates vary by experience, specialization, and location.

Frequently asked questions

How do architects typically bill for their services?
Three models are common: percentage of construction cost (10–20%), hourly rates ($80–$250/hr), and fixed fee by phase. Regardless of billing model, tracking hours in TimeTrack Pro ensures you know whether each project is actually profitable.
How should architects track time for construction administration?
Log every site visit, RFI response, submittal review, and phone call with the contractor. TimeTrack Pro's mobile app makes it easy to start a timer when you arrive on-site. CA phases are often under-billed because architects underestimate the hours involved.
Should architects bill for initial consultations?
Many architects offer a free initial meeting but charge for anything beyond that. If you offer a free consultation, track the time anyway in TimeTrack Pro — it helps you set accurate fees and demonstrates the value of your time if the client questions charges later.
How do I handle project scope changes in architecture?
Document additional services requests and track the time separately in TimeTrack Pro under an 'additional services' tag. Reference AIA B101 Section 7 (Additional Services) in your contract so there's a clear framework for billing scope changes.

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