Read time: 2 minutes The construction program is generally a requirement of the contract but should not form part of the contract documentation.

Read time: 1 minute It is essential to clearly identify the scope and responsibility of the specialist consultant/s for the lifecycle of the project, ...

Read time: 7 minutes Fast-tracking (or phased construction/ early contractor involvement) is a generic term used to describe a number of ...

An architect responsible for the administration of a construction contract should be aware of two legal concepts enforced by the courts. The first is ...

The function of the architect administering a contract can be gleaned from the building contract and also from the architect's conditions of ...

Read time: 3 minutes Different methods of procuring buildings can be appropriate for some projects, but some detailed aspects of a particular ...

One way of anticipating and identifying up-front potential delays and avoiding undue surprises of costs after clients have made a financial ...

Read time: 4 minutes The costs of running an architectural practice consist of fixed and discretionary (controllable) technical and non-technical ...

Once practical completion is reached, ensure all contractual obligations are undertaken in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract, ...

Read time: 1 minute The following checklists provide prompts for architects providing advice on procurement options, in addition to prompts for when ...