Basic Services and Phases
The following phases are provided in the order in which they are normally encountered in the Design Development Process. Each phase is described in a general way with the understanding that many of the steps involved will overlap from one phase to another. Some projects of limited scope will not need to utilize all of the steps and some may be combined with others as needed. They are presented here as a means of communicating the basic sequential order of events that are normally encountered. Smaller projects will not require a full set of these steps.
CONSULTING:
Consulting services can be provided as independent services to answer specific questions for those Owners who are seeking information but are not necessarily interested in committing to additional services. On smaller, simpler projects, this may be all that is needed to make a decision about the feasibility of a given project and may be enough to build the project. Additional Services are available to the Owner who requires information or services that cannot be covered in the consulting service. Sketches are provided as part of general discussions with the Owner to visually describe the project elements being considered.
PRELIMINARY:
The initial meetings and the beginning of describing the project on paper taking into consideration the Owners space requirements, budget, design ideas, and other features requested for the completel project.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT:
The intermediate step of turning the preliminary notes, ideas and sketches into more clearly defined plans which may include perspective sketches, and overlays to “as-built” drawings.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE:
The primary step of producing plans, sections, elevations and specifications suitable for estimating & engineering. This includes conferences with the Owner and resolution of details as they are encountered.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PHASE:
The final step of incorporating all drawings and specifications and engineering suitable for permitting and building, including the seal affixed by the Architect and documents provided by Engineers and other required professionals
BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION PHASE:
The process of working with the Owner and the Contractor(s) to establish a price, determine working relationships, approvals of work and payment schedules for completed work.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION:
Describes the general duties of the Architect in observing the progress of the work and the means and methods used to provide guidance during the construction of the project in behalf of the Owner.
Optional Additional Services
The following are available as options and may be included in the written Agreement between the Owner and the Architect or added at a later time as an independent service:
- The conducting of financial feasibility or other special studies, such as planning surveys, site evaluations, comparative studies of prospective sites, or environmental studies.
- Providing measured “as-built” drawings (may be included as a basic service).
- Coordinating construction performed by separate Contractors or by the Owner’s own forces; coordinating services required in connection with construction performed and equipment supplied by the Owner.
- Providing detailed estimates of construction cost.
- Providing services made necessary by the default of the Contractor, by major defects or deficiencies in the work of the Contractor, or by failure of performance of either the Owner or Contractor under the construction contract.
- Providing services concerning replacement of work damaged by fire or other cause during construction, and furnishing services required in connection with the replacement of such work.
- Providing computer-assisted design (CAD) equipment time.
- Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Addendum or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted Architectural practice.