5 Letters And Communications Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two most important letters / communications that an architect needs to consider?
A
- Fee letter
2. Appointment Letter
2
Q
What is the purpose of a fee letter? (2)
A
- To accompany the fee proposal
2. Used to highlight and refer to any appendices / fee breakdowns
3
Q
What should be included in a fee proposal letter? (9)
A
- Clarity on the scope of works
- Explain what is included in the fee
- Confirm any time charges and rates
- Confirm that amount of design revisions
- State what is not included (appointment of any other consultants, planning fees etc)
- Advise on survey information
- Explain any fees and obligations on health and safety
- Include project design programme
- Refer to the type of appointment
4
Q
What is the purpose of an appointment letter?
A
To accompany the completed appointment document
5
Q
What obligations are different for domestic clients?
A
- Architect is not to assume that the client understands their obligations
6
Q
Which conditions in the appointment should you draw your client’s particular attention to? (5)
A
- Condition 5 : Relating to Fees
- Condition 7 : Relating to Liability
- Condition 8.1 : Relating to termination
- Condition 9 : Relating to Disputes
- Condition 10 : Consumer right to cancel
7
Q
What should an architect remember about commercial clients? (3)
A
- Usually use a standard appointment
- Can legally assume that the client is of sufficient legal knowledge / understanding
- Usually they appoint a lawyer to act on their behalf
8
Q
What should an appointment letter include?
A
- Reference to project scope
- Highlight that services may change
- Reference the fee proposal and letter
- Describe how payments work
- Liabilities and insurances clearly defined
- Reference to procedures for dispute resolution
- Confirm date when services commenced
- State that architects are registered under Architects Act 1997
- include agreement / memorandum for signing
9
Q
Which ARB code has provisions for a written agreement?
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4.4
