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

This note replaces its previous version published 7 July 2012. Read time: 9 minutes Architects should be aware of the extent of their potential ...

Read time: 2 minutes Standard building contracts usually include a mechanism to allow the adjustment of the date for practical completion due to ...

Read time: 4 minutes In Construction Industry Terminology (Standen, 2000), float is: the measure of predicted free time in a [program] between ...

When the project involves a series of handover stages for separable parts of the building work or some form of staged practical completion, ...

The following five key principles provide the foundation for the establishment of balanced, equitable and insurable client–architect agreements.

Read time: 5 minutes The Institute recommends that the architect and the client have a signed, written agreement that, as a minimum, clearly defines ...

Delays in the supply of some parts or materials for building projects can cause delays to the building program with the result that completion of the ...

Read time: 4 minutes In the preparation of construction documents, the architect should endeavour to minimise the likelihood of cost adjustments to ...

Read time: 4 minutes Partial services engagement may occur in a number of circumstances including: when an architect is appointed to complete ...