A Project Establishment Flashcards
What are the four sections of the NZIA AAS?
A Contract
B Scope of Services
C Fees
D General Conditions
Name three fee-charging options
Lump Sum Fee Basis
Time Charge Fee Basis
Percentage Fee Basis
What is the CIC
Construction Industry Council
The Contract Works achieve Practical Completion when:
- They are able to be used for their intended purpose.
- They have been built in accordance with the contract documents.
- They are complete except for; minor, agreed and undiscovered omissions and defects.
- Any items listed in the specific conditions of the contract - warrantees etc.
How much insurance is required in AAS?
Standard in AAS is PI “not less than” $250,000
PL “not less than” $1M
If a greater amount is required by the client, the cost of the additional amount will be at the client’s expense.
Things to consider if setting up a project specific agreement with another architect?
- Normal project considerations on risk
- Compatibility with the other architect
- Scope of services and structure
- Fee split
- Formal agreement - legal and insurance advice.
What is a Novated Contract?
Novation means replacing one party to the agreement (the client) with another party (the builder).
The aim of these agreements is to provide less risk to the financier - banks. It is a form of design-build contract where the client has greater involvement in the early stages of design.
What is a Joint Venture, what are some advantages and disadvantages?
A formal business agreement entered into by two or more forms for one ore more specific projects.
Advantages; greater opportunities, client reassurance and convenience, extension of geographical area reached, combining resources.
Disadvantages; time and cost to establish, legal and insurance requirements, liability risk, who is entitled to the glory?
Why do Limited Services increase the architects exposure to litigation, and the clients risk?
- The client and contractor may change critical details and substitute materials without the architect’s knowledge.
- There may then be no certainty that the construction complies with the architect’s documentation or consents.
- The architect may be asked to certify works which have not been subject to adequate observation.
A saying to remember for selecting a client
It is as important for the architect to select a client as it is for the client to select an architect.
NZIA Practice note has some guidance on things to think about for this.
What must you do before starting work?
Obtain a written agreement.
Under the NZRAB Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct a registered architect must not undertake professional work unless the registered architect and the client have agreed to the terms of the appointment.
Name six reasons you may wish to resign from an architectural commission:
- Non payment of agreed fees
- Refusal to pay for increased services
- Refusal to finance site survey
- Refusal to finance specialist consultants
- Unrealistic requirements for budget or time
- Persistent bypassing the architect to deal directly with other consultants or contractors.
NZIA AAS contains provisions specific to ending the agreement, and separate provisions for dispute resolution.
Responsibilities to remember if you wish to resign from an architectural commission:
- Architect’s Act
- Planning and building regulations
- Consumer Legislation (CGA, FTA)
What is a Fast Track Project?
Design and Construction activities overlap rather than proceeding sequentially, which allows construction to commence before all design or documentation is completed.
What are some things to consider in tenancy works?
- Occupation of the building
- Ease of access for contractors
- When will the contract works be carried out (e.g. after main building works, during defects liability, after PC?)
- Who is paying
- Relationship and communication channels
- Lease conditions