ARE 5.0: PcM_3_Practice-Wide Delivery of Services

Question 1

What steps should an architect take before signing a contract with a new client?

Answer 1

These steps are necessary in this situation.

• Determine the budget and scope of work.
• Verify that the project is a good fit for the abilities and experience of the firm.
• Investigate the reputation and reliability of the client.

Question 2

What options are available to an architect if the owner’s budget is lower than the architect’s estimated cost but the project would be a good addition to the firm’s portfolio?

Answer 2

Reducing the profit margin and limiting the scope of the work of the project might be responses
to this situation.

Question 3

Why would a client hire a construction manager as an adviser (CMa)?

Answer 3

These are reasons why this person would be hired as an adviser to the client.

• determine the constructability of the design
• provide early cost estimating
• provide value analysis
• determine scheduling
• assist with contract negotiations
• manage multiple construction contracts
• make early material purchases
• in some cases, provide guaranteed price and completion date.

Question 4

What kind of project delivery system might be preferred by a real estate developer?

Answer 4

This kind of client might use a design-build project delivery system.