Read time: 4 minutes Guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts provide an alternative pricing model to the more traditional fixed price (or 'lump sum’ ...

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: 6 minutes The clerk of works is a full-time inspector of the works on behalf of the owner but exercises no executive authority and is ...

Read time: 3 minutes Payment ofspecialist consultantswill depend on the form and mechanism of engagement between the client, consultants and ...

Read time: 2 minutes Architectural practice invariably involves contractual relationships with clients. An architectural firm should ensure that ...

Project budget management is the process of managing the developing design against the project budget. It is part of the architect’s service to ...

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

Read time: 6 minutes Procedures for the selection of specialist consultant services in support of architectural services may require the client to ...

Read time: 20 minutes Atenderis an offer to perform work and/or supply goods at a given price, usually made in writing. Most tenders for construction ...

Read time: 9 minutes In recent years there has been an increase in government- and client-generated contracts that have introduced direct or indirect ...