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	A number of standard forms exist for the appointment of an architect:		A number of standard forms exist for the appointment of an architect:

−	* [~~http~~://www.~~ribabookshops~~.com/~~item~~/riba-~~standard-agreement-2010-architect/69979/~~ RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect 2010].	+	* [https://www.architecture.com/digital-practice-tools/riba-contracts RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect 2010].
−	* [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~ribabookshops~~.~~com~~/~~item~~/aca-sfa-~~2010-aca-standard-form-of-agreement-for-the-appointment-of-an-architect-english-law/72700~~/ ACA SFA ~~2010~~: ACA Standard Form of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect~~: (English Law)~~].	+	* [https://acarchitects.co.uk/product/aca-sfa-2012/ ACA SFA 2012: ACA Standard Form of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect].

	Where a standard form is not used, it is suggested that the following matters should be clearly identified in any exchange of letters:		Where a standard form is not used, it is suggested that the following matters should be clearly identified in any exchange of letters:
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	* The Scheme for Construction Contracts and the standard forms of appointment make provision for the suspension of work in the event of non-payment of fees.		* The Scheme for Construction Contracts and the standard forms of appointment make provision for the suspension of work in the event of non-payment of fees.

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	* Architect.		* Architect.

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	* The architectural profession.		* The architectural profession.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	* The Scheme for Construction Contracts and the standard forms of appointment make provision for the suspension of work in the event of non-payment of fees.		* The Scheme for Construction Contracts and the standard forms of appointment make provision for the suspension of work in the event of non-payment of fees.

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	* Architect.		* Architect.

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	* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=1 Searchable Directory of RIBA chartered UK practices].		* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=1 Searchable Directory of RIBA chartered UK practices].
−	* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=2 International directory of RIBA chartered practices].
	* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=3 RIBA chartered members directory].		* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=3 RIBA chartered members directory].
	* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=4 RIBA client design advisers directory].		* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=4 RIBA client design advisers directory].

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	There are a number of sources of information to help clients find an appropriate architect for their project:<br/>		There are a number of sources of information to help clients find an appropriate architect for their project:<br/>
−	*[http://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/ClientServices/Findinganarchitect.pdf RIBA client guide to finding an architect].
	*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=1 Searchable Directory of RIBA chartered UK practices].		*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=1 Searchable Directory of RIBA chartered UK practices].
	*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=2 International directory of RIBA chartered practices].		*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=2 International directory of RIBA chartered practices].
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	*Architectural styles.		*Architectural styles.
	*Architectural training.		*Architectural training.
−	*~~Appointment~~.	+	*Appointing consultants.
	*Collaborative practices.		*Collaborative practices.
	*Concept architectural design.		*Concept architectural design.

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	*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=4 RIBA client design advisers directory].		*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=4 RIBA client design advisers directory].
	*[http://www.localarchitectsdirect.co.uk/ Local Architects Direct].		*[http://www.localarchitectsdirect.co.uk/ Local Architects Direct].
−	*[http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].	+	*[http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].

	= Form of appointment =		= Form of appointment =
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	*Be satisfied that the proposal will not conflict with any relevant codes of professional conduct, other commissions and commitments in the office and the policy of the practice.		*Be satisfied that the proposal will not conflict with any relevant codes of professional conduct, other commissions and commitments in the office and the policy of the practice.

−	The architect must consider their position in relation to any other architect who may have been involved in the same scheme. An employer can offer the commission to whomever they wish to obtain alternative schemes, however the architect must ensure that they act fairly in their dealings with other ~~architect~~. An architect who is approached by a potential client in connection with a project with which another architect has already been concerned has a duty to inform the other architect of ~~thier~~ involvement.	+	The architect must consider their position in relation to any other architect who may have been involved in the same scheme. An employer can offer the commission to whomever they wish to obtain alternative schemes, however the architect must ensure that they act fairly in their dealings with other architects. An architect who is approached by a potential client in connection with a project with which another architect has already been concerned has a duty to inform the other architect of their involvement.

	Speculative work in which the architect undertakes work at risk on the basis that payment will only be made in the event of the work proceeding is now widespread. Competitive fee tendering has also become commonplace.<br/>		Speculative work in which the architect undertakes work at risk on the basis that payment will only be made in the event of the work proceeding is now widespread. Competitive fee tendering has also become commonplace.<br/>

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Although buildings in the UK are commonly designed by people who are not architects, the term ‘architect’ itself is protected by the [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/22/contents Architects Act] 1997 which established the ~~[http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/Www.arb.org.uk%2F~~ Architects Registration Board] (ARB). Only qualified individuals that are registered with the ARB can offer their services as architects.	+	Although buildings in the UK are commonly designed by people who are not architects, the term ‘architect’ itself is protected by the [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/22/contents Architects Act] 1997 which established the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Only qualified individuals that are registered with the ARB can offer their services as architects.
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		+	Architects are commonly appointed by a process of:<br/>
		+	*Recommendation, for example, one consultant may recommend others, which can save time for the client and make it easier to establish collaborative working practices.
		+	*Research and interview.
		+	*Open competition (with or without design).
		+	*Selective competition (with or without design).
		+	*An existing relationship or framework agreement.

	There are a number of sources of information to help clients find an appropriate architect for their project:<br/>		There are a number of sources of information to help clients find an appropriate architect for their project:<br/>
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	*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=4 RIBA client design advisers directory].		*[https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=4 RIBA client design advisers directory].
	*[http://www.localarchitectsdirect.co.uk/ Local Architects Direct].		*[http://www.localarchitectsdirect.co.uk/ Local Architects Direct].
−	*[http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].	+	*[http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].

−	It is important that an architect's appointment is set out in writing as soon as is practically possible, defining the scope of services that are likely to be required and the fee that will be charged for those services. If the architect is to perform lead designer or lead consultant roles, this must be clearly agreed.	+	= Form of appointment =
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		+	It is important that an architect's appointment is set out in writing as soon as is practically possible, defining the scope of services that are likely to be required and the fee that will be charged for those services. If the architect is to perform lead designer, lead consultant or BIM information manager roles, this must be clearly agreed.

	A number of standard forms exist for the appointment of an architect:<br/>		A number of standard forms exist for the appointment of an architect:<br/>
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	*Undertaking tasks in relation to party wall matters.		*Undertaking tasks in relation to party wall matters.
	*Undertaking tasks in relation to two-stage tendering (such as two-stage design and build contracts).		*Undertaking tasks in relation to two-stage tendering (such as two-stage design and build contracts).
−	*Revisions	+	*Revisions to documents that are required for reasons that are not the architect's responsibility (for example as a result of changes in legislation).
−	to documents that are required for reasons that are not the architect's	+
−	responsibility (for example as a result of changes in legislation).	+
	*Assessment of designs prepared by others.		*Assessment of designs prepared by others.
	*Undertaking tasks in relation to disputes or work not in accordance with the contract.		*Undertaking tasks in relation to disputes or work not in accordance with the contract.
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	*Preparing as-built drawings (or record drawings from the contractor's as-built drawings).		*Preparing as-built drawings (or record drawings from the contractor's as-built drawings).
	*Providing site inspectors.		*Providing site inspectors.
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−	~~= Agreement of appointment =~~
−	*The authority of the architect is strictly limited to the terms of his appointment.<br/>
−	*The form of services can be varied with changing circumstance during the work, but it is essential that these changes are formally confirmed in amendments to the form of agreement.
−	*Where a commission arises out of a recognised competition, the competition conditions may form the conditions of the appointment.
−	*The form of the appointment should be signed by both parties, witnessed and dated, each keeping a copy.<br/>
−	*The architect's contract of engagement is usually personal to them: they cannot delegate their duties completely, but they are under no obligation to carry out all of the work personally
−	*An appointment may be made by either an informal exchange of letters (frequent, but not recommended) or an exchange of a formal memorandum or agreement, in each case supported by appropriate supplementary material such as conditions of engagement.

	= Fees =		= Fees =
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	Fees are commonly quoted as being between 8 and 12% although, according to a survey by [http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/architects-demand-return-of-fee-scales/5046693.article Building Design] (a survey which in part relates to fees paid by housing associations and local authorities, presumably for new build projects which traditionally attract lower fees than works to existing buildings, and which was carried out during the worst depths of the recession in 2012), '...only 21% of architects achieve fee levels of above 5% while 55% are paid fee levels of 4% or less...'.<br/>		Fees are commonly quoted as being between 8 and 12% although, according to a survey by [http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/architects-demand-return-of-fee-scales/5046693.article Building Design] (a survey which in part relates to fees paid by housing associations and local authorities, presumably for new build projects which traditionally attract lower fees than works to existing buildings, and which was carried out during the worst depths of the recession in 2012), '...only 21% of architects achieve fee levels of above 5% while 55% are paid fee levels of 4% or less...'.<br/>

−	As fees are entirely dependent on the nature of the project and the circumstances of the appointment, the figures quoted above are not very illuminating. Generally speaking large new build projects attract much lower percentage fees than small works to existing buildings, commercial work attracts lower fees than private residential work, works to historic or listed buildings attract higher fees still and so on.	+	However, as fees are entirely dependent on the nature of the project and the circumstances of the appointment, the figures quoted above are not very illuminating. Generally speaking large new build projects attract much lower percentage fees than small works to existing buildings, commercial work attracts lower fees than private residential work, works to historic or listed buildings attract higher fees still and so on.

	For more information see: Architect's fees.		For more information see: Architect's fees.