Proposal software for architecture firms
An architect's proposal is also a sample of the firm's standards. Feebeaver computes the fee as a percentage of construction cost split across phases, adds additional services and reimbursables, and produces a PDF that matches the screen to the pixel.
Who this is for
- Architecture and interior design firms of 10 to 500 staff
- Firms that price basic services as a percentage of construction cost
- Firms that charge additional services hourly or as a fixed fee
- Practices where a principal approves every proposal
How these firms price work
Basic services are commonly priced as a percentage of the estimated construction cost, then split across schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction administration. Additional services are hourly or fixed, and reimbursables are an allowance. Feebeaver holds the percentage, the phase split and the rates as fee structures and computes the table.
Percentage of construction cost and the phase and discipline layout are included on the Firm plan.
| Item | Basis | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services | 7.5% of $4,000,000 construction cost | $300,000 |
| Schematic design | 15% of basic fee | $45,000 |
| Design development | 20% of basic fee | $60,000 |
| Construction documents | 40% of basic fee | $120,000 |
| Bidding and construction administration | 25% of basic fee | $75,000 |
| Additional services | Hourly, not to exceed $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Reimbursables | Allowance | $9,000 |
Sample figures. In Feebeaver each row is computed from a fee structure in your library, so the basis, rates and caps are set once by a principal and applied on every proposal.
From scoping call to accepted fee
Set the percentage and phase split once
Your standard percentage bands, phase split, additional services rates and reimbursables allowance are fee structures in the library.
Enter the construction cost
Pick the customer and template, enter the estimated construction cost, and the phase fees compute.
Principal approval
Route the proposal to a principal with an approval rule. The decision is recorded.
A document that reflects your standards
Cover styles including Blueprint, your palette and embedded typefaces. The client downloads exactly what you saw.
Compared with general proposal tools
General proposal tools cannot compute a percentage of construction cost split by phase. Architects rebuild the table by hand in each proposal and then fight the editor to keep it aligned with the rest of the document.
- Fee logic built for services pricing, not a quantity times price table
- Approval rules on every plan; approvers never need a paid seat
- Editor, client view and PDF share one render path
- No send limits on either plan
Pricing for architecture firms
Professional is $29 and Firm is $49 per creator per month billed annually. Approvers are free, so partners and principals who review proposals do not need a seat. Approval rules are included on both plans. 14-day free trial, no card.
Architecture firms questions
Does Feebeaver compute fees as a percentage of construction cost?
Yes. Percentage of construction cost with a phase split is a fee structure, included on the Firm plan.
Can we use our firm's typefaces?
Yes. The editor supports embedded fonts, so your typefaces appear in the PDF as you set them.
How are additional services shown?
As their own rows, hourly with an optional not to exceed cap or as a fixed fee.
Is there a cover style suited to architecture firms?
The Blueprint cover style is one option alongside Bold, Minimal and Split. Each takes your palette and logo.
Can a principal review the proposal before it is sent?
Yes. Approval rules route it to the principal, who approves from the review queue. Approvers are free.
Feebeaver launches the week of November 30, 2026
Get early access and we will email you when sign-up opens. 14-day free trial, no card required.