SPP 207

Question 1

SPP document 207

Answer 1

Standard of professional practice on design-build services

Question 2

In Any building project, there is need to balance elements of time, quality and cost, which, in many cases, can best be achieved by the architect performing

Answer 2

Design-build services

Question 3

Scope of design-build services

Answer 3

• design-build services by administration
• design-build services with guaranteed maximum project construction cost

Question 4

The scope of design-build services by administration includes the architect’s regular design services namely:

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• project definition phase
• schematic design phase
• design development phase
• contract document phase
• construction phase

Question 5

When the various phases of design services are completed, the Construction phase goes beyond periodic inspection and assessment to include the following:

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• preparation of schedule of work, program and estimates of material, labor, transportation, equipment, and services
• organization and hiring of construction personnel
• negotiation and entering into contract with piecework contractors
• procurement of materials, plants and equipment, licenses and permits
• authorizing and undertaking payments of accounts
• keeping records and books of accounts
• negotiation with government and private agencies
• management of all other businesses transactions

Question 6

Is given to the architect beforehand and is accounted for and subject to period auditing by the client

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Revolving fund