The Amazing son in law Chapter 2293

Upon hearing the figures, Elaine couldn’t help but exclaim, “A design cost of 800 to 1,000 per square meter means it could reach 50 or 60 million? That’s terrifying!”

Claire smiled and replied, “What’s so frightening about that? Some world-famous designers charge hundreds of millions just for a building’s exterior design!”

Elaine touched her chest in disbelief and quickly asked, “Are you actually considering taking on this project?”

Claire responded earnestly, “Absolutely! I want to take it on, but my studio isn’t very large right now. I’m worried I won’t be able to compete with the other bidders, especially since there’s a lot of groundwork to prepare. If I decide to bid, I need to fully commit and start preparing immediately…”

With a sigh, Claire continued, “The scale of the project is quite significant. I’m genuinely concerned about whether my studio can manage such a large undertaking.”

Elaine raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked, “Isn’t design just about using a computer? What’s so hard to manage?”

Claire explained, “It’s not as straightforward as it seems. We’re talking about a business area exceeding 100,000 square meters, with over a dozen room types needing complete design, multiple restaurants, and entertainment spaces. The overall design workload is quite extensive, including administrative offices, security, and fire safety planning.”

“It’s similar to creating an animated movie. Many people think it’s just about gathering a team to draw. But in reality, producing 20 frames per second for a 90-minute film requires tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of images, with hundreds of people working for several years to get it right.”

Claire added, “Our studio has a limited number of staff. Even if we manage to take on such a massive project, we would need to subcontract to other design studios to collaborate. It took ten designers more than six months to finish a similar project…”

“And that’s just the first phase. Once construction begins, we will need to oversee the project throughout the entire process. The construction period will last at least a year, which means the overall follow-up will take around one and a half years.”

“With dozens of designers involved over that time, the annual salary for a skilled designer can reach hundreds of thousands, while the average is at least 200,000. So just the salary expenses could total tens of millions!”

Elaine gasped, “Wow! Tens of millions just for salaries? That seems excessive!”

Claire affirmed, “That’s the reality. I’m being conservative in my estimates. If the construction timeline extends or the plans require more revisions, both the overall time and labor costs will only increase.”

Charlie, who had been listening, asked curiously, “What do you plan to do, Claire? Are you going to pursue it?”

Claire nodded and said, “Even though my studio isn’t the strongest, I still want to take a shot at it. If I can secure this project, I could merge my studio with some smaller design teams. This would significantly elevate my studio’s profile, bringing it to a medium-sized scale once this project is completed!”

However, she expressed her concerns, saying, “But my studio is quite small. With so many companies competing for this contract, I’m really unsure about our chances.” Chapters first released on fındnovel.net

Charlie smiled reassuringly, “If you’re interested, go for it! If you succeed, it’s a fantastic opportunity. If not, we won’t suffer any real losses—just a bit of effort wasted. What do you think?”

“That makes sense…” Claire nodded thoughtfully. “I just want to give it my all. Starting today, I’ll lead the team to work overtime on plans, bids, and preparations for this project!”

As she spoke, a hint of concern crossed her face. “But I’ve heard that many design firms are networking extensively to secure this big contract. Some are even offering money and kickbacks to executives at the Emgrand Group. I wonder if the Emgrand Group will engage in any unfair practices…”

Charlie chuckled, “How could a major corporation like the Emgrand Group, valued at over 100 billion, engage in shady dealings over tens of millions in design projects?”