AIA C401

Question 1

How is the architect’s agreement with the owner ‘attached’ to the consultant agreement?

Answer 1

It is attached as Exhibit A

Question 2

Does the consultant indemnify the architect?

Answer 2

Yes, and the architect indemnifies the consultant.

Question 3

What insurances must the consultant maintain for the duration of the agreement?

Answer 3

1. General liability
2. Automobile liability
3. Workers comp
4. Professional liability

Question 4

How many days does the architect have to request information from the owner (and deliver info back to consultant)?

Answer 4

7 days after consultant request and 7 days after information is received.

Question 5

What happens when disputes arise between consultant and owner?

Answer 5

Architect acts as defender of consultant and benefits from any financial outcome as payment for their services

Question 6

What must the architect do if the architect terminates the consultant agreement at no fault of the consultant?

Answer 6

Pay a termination fee & licensing fee to continual use of their instruments of service.

Question 7

What happens to the consultant agreement if the owner terminates the prime agreement?

Answer 7

The owner pays termination and licensing fees to architect, the architect then pays the consultant share of those fees to the consultant

Question 8

Reimbursable expenses

Answer 8

things like printing, meals, packaging and couriering drawings, etc.

Question 9

How many days does the architect have to either accept or decline invoices for reimbursable expenses?

Answer 9

10 days

Question 10

What is the consultant agreement comprised of? (4)

Answer 10

1. AIA C401
2. Prime Agreement (B101)
3. AIA E203 (Digital Data Ex)
4. Other Documents Listed