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Recommended Tariff of Professional Fees
Standard Service

In a standard service the Architectural Professional is appointed to fulfil the obligations provided for as architectural professional, principal consultant and principal agent, described as a 'Full Service'. The essential functions of each work stage relevant to the service are identified herein as:-

Stage 1: Inception

Receive, appraise and report on the client‘s requirements with regard to:
the client’s brief
the site and rights and constraints
budgetary constraints
the need for consultants
project programme
methods of contracting.

Stage 2: Concept and Viability

Prepare an initial design and advise on:
the intended space provisions and planning relationships
proposed materials and intended building services
the technical and functional characteristics of the design.
Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of the land.
Review the anticipated costs of the project.
Review the project programme.

Stage 3: Design Development

Confirm the scope and complexity
Review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities.
Develop the design, construction system, materials and components.
Incorporate and co-ordinate all services and the work of consultants.
Review the design, costing and programme with the consultants.

Stage 4: Documentation and Procurement

4.1  : Prepare documentation sufficient for local authority submission:
coordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination
prepare specifications for the works
review the costing and programme with the consultants
obtain the cIient‘s authority and submit documents for approval.
4.2  : Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders:
obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works
obtain offers for the execution ofthe works
evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract
prepare the contract documentation (and arrange the signing of the building contract).

Stage 5: Construction

Administer the Building Contract
Hand over the site to the contractor
Issue construction documentation
Initiate and / or check subcontract design and documentation as appropriate
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation
Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building agreements, or fulfil the obligations provided for in other forms of contract
Issue the certificate of practical completion
Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

Stage 6: Close Out

Facilitate the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operation ofthe project
After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificates related to contract completion
Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub-contractors.







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