A project bid may be in response to an invitation or advertisement and the proposal should respond to any stated selection criteria, include an ...

Read time: 1 minute Most projects require additional specialist consultant services in support of the architectural services. A specialist consultant ...

At the inception of a project the architect must begin by accepting the commission and then prepare a client and architect agreement and the ...

Read time: 1 minute Architects are responsible for managing many aspects of the project lifecycle, which may include design and documentation, ...

Architectural practices are increasingly providing diversified services to clients. However, when offering services beyond that which has ...

Read time: 13 minutes This note is primarily directed to the issues faced in one-off residential projects; however, the guidance can apply to all ...

Read time: 4 minutes While there are a number of potential benefits of issuing digital files to consultants, contractors and subcontractors ( ...

Read time: 4 minutes Lines of communication It is essential to maintain correct lines of communication between client, specialist consultant, ...

Read time: 6 minutes The provision of an accurate budget estimate forms part of an architect's responsibility and should be met through either the ...

Read time: 3 minutes The consultant's scope The architect, in initiating the concept, will require early decisions to be made regarding specialist ...