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	* [http://cic.org.uk/services/the-cic-consultants-contract-conditions.php CIC conditions of contract for the appointment of consultants on major building projects].		* [http://cic.org.uk/services/the-cic-consultants-contract-conditions.php CIC conditions of contract for the appointment of consultants on major building projects].
	* [https://acarchitects.co.uk/shop/ ACE Agreements].		* [https://acarchitects.co.uk/shop/ ACE Agreements].
−	* ~~[http://www.scala.org.uk/publications~~ SCALA (Society of Chief Architects of Local Authorities) Red Book for the appointment of consultants.]	+	* SCALA (Society of Chief Architects of Local Authorities) Red Book for the appointment of consultants.
	* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Pre-construction services agreement].		* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Pre-construction services agreement].
	* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].		* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].

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	* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-consultant/69980/ RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 - Consultant.]		* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-consultant/69980/ RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 - Consultant.]
	* [http://cic.org.uk/services/the-cic-consultants-contract-conditions.php CIC conditions of contract for the appointment of consultants on major building projects].		* [http://cic.org.uk/services/the-cic-consultants-contract-conditions.php CIC conditions of contract for the appointment of consultants on major building projects].
−	* ACE Agreements.	+	* [https://acarchitects.co.uk/shop/ ACE Agreements].
	* [http://www.scala.org.uk/publications SCALA (Society of Chief Architects of Local Authorities) Red Book for the appointment of consultants.]		* [http://www.scala.org.uk/publications SCALA (Society of Chief Architects of Local Authorities) Red Book for the appointment of consultants.]
	* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Pre-construction services agreement].		* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Pre-construction services agreement].

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	A number of standard forms of appointment for consultants are available, a range of which are listed below:		A number of standard forms of appointment for consultants are available, a range of which are listed below:

−	* [~~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).]		* [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).]
	* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/book/rics-standard-form-of-consultants-appointment/66144/ RICS Standard Form of Consultant's Appointment.]		* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/book/rics-standard-form-of-consultants-appointment/66144/ RICS Standard Form of Consultant's Appointment.]
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	* A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.		* A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Appointing consultants for building design and construction.		* Appointing consultants for building design and construction.

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	* Request for proposals.		* Request for proposals.

−	[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Collection]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Example]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

Editor at 16:14, 11 December 2019

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	* Framework agreements.		* Framework agreements.
	* Letter of appointment.		* Letter of appointment.
		+	* Professional appointments.
	* Programme consultant.		* Programme consultant.
	* Request for proposals.		* Request for proposals.

	[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]		[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

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	* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].		* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].

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−	~~Purpose of Appointment:~~
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−	* Properly engages architect within a framework, offering a degree of legal certainty.
−	* Avoids misunderstandings and disputes
−	* Defines fees and provisions for payment
−	* Assert and retain copyright
−	* Establish a fair and reasonable allocation of risk between client and architect
−	* Provides clarity, comfort and protection to both parties
−	* Incorporates standard industry practices in an agreement which has proven legal basis in case law
−	* Comply with RIBA and ARB code of conduct requirements.
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−	~~Going about appointment:~~
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−	* RIBA and ARB codes of conduct require a comprehensive agreement in writing.
−	* Check the name in agreement is the same as you anticipated.
−	* Ensure that the client understands the payment provisions.
−	* Don’t undertake work which is beyond the resources you can access as a practice. The office should be satisfied that they have the necessary finances and staff to undertake the project.
−	* Don’t start any work until the agreement is signed.
−	* The office should be satisfied that the client has the authority and resources to commission the work before any contracts are established. It would be advisable to obtain references and check financial credibility of the client.
−	* It would be wise for the practice to consider the proposal to ensure that is does not conflict with any relative codes of professional conduct, other commissions and commitments in the office and the policy of the practice.
−	* Once satisfied, the office should contact their P.I. Insurers to ensure that they have adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance cover to carry out the project.
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−	~~Legislative obligations:~~
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−	~~Re-iterate that the CDM regulations 2015 prevent work continuing beyond very initial design work until a CDM co-ordinator is appointed.~~
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−	Make the client aware that you are registered with the ARB and have to adhere to it’s Code of Conduct and as such you are required under this Code to inform the client that architects are subject to the disciplinary sanction of the Board in relation to complaints of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence.
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−	While as architects, such of the legislation will be bound into our scope of services and will be diligently carried out; its falls outside our scope of services to supply the client with exhaustive details. Therefore, recommend to the client to contact their legal advisors for comprehensive legal advise.
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−	You must have a written agreement in place before you start work (ARB 4.4 and RIBA 2.1/2.2) otherwise you risk serious professional misconduct and being struck off the register. In the event of a complaint, this is the first question the ARB will ask.
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−	~~RIBA Codes of Conduct and Practice 2.1: All terms of appointment between and architect and their client must be clear, agreed and recorded in writing.~~
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	Benefits of using a standard form include:		Benefits of using a standard form include:

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	* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].		* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].

		+	-----
		+	Purpose of Appointment:
		+
		+	* Properly engages architect within a framework, offering a degree of legal certainty.
		+	* Avoids misunderstandings and disputes
		+	* Defines fees and provisions for payment
		+	* Assert and retain copyright
		+	* Establish a fair and reasonable allocation of risk between client and architect
		+	* Provides clarity, comfort and protection to both parties
		+	* Incorporates standard industry practices in an agreement which has proven legal basis in case law
		+	* Comply with RIBA and ARB code of conduct requirements.
		+
		+	Going about appointment:
		+
		+	* RIBA and ARB codes of conduct require a comprehensive agreement in writing.
		+	* Check the name in agreement is the same as you anticipated.
		+	* Ensure that the client understands the payment provisions.
		+	* Don’t undertake work which is beyond the resources you can access as a practice. The office should be satisfied that they have the necessary finances and staff to undertake the project.
		+	* Don’t start any work until the agreement is signed.
		+	* The office should be satisfied that the client has the authority and resources to commission the work before any contracts are established. It would be advisable to obtain references and check financial credibility of the client.
		+	* It would be wise for the practice to consider the proposal to ensure that is does not conflict with any relative codes of professional conduct, other commissions and commitments in the office and the policy of the practice.
		+	* Once satisfied, the office should contact their P.I. Insurers to ensure that they have adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance cover to carry out the project.
		+
		+	Legislative obligations:
		+
		+	Re-iterate that the CDM regulations 2015 prevent work continuing beyond very initial design work until a CDM co-ordinator is appointed.
		+
		+	Make the client aware that you are registered with the ARB and have to adhere to it’s Code of Conduct and as such you are required under this Code to inform the client that architects are subject to the disciplinary sanction of the Board in relation to complaints of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence.
		+
		+	While as architects, such of the legislation will be bound into our scope of services and will be diligently carried out; its falls outside our scope of services to supply the client with exhaustive details. Therefore, recommend to the client to contact their legal advisors for comprehensive legal advise.
		+
		+	You must have a written agreement in place before you start work (ARB 4.4 and RIBA 2.1/2.2) otherwise you risk serious professional misconduct and being struck off the register. In the event of a complaint, this is the first question the ARB will ask.
		+
		+	RIBA Codes of Conduct and Practice 2.1: All terms of appointment between and architect and their client must be clear, agreed and recorded in writing.
		+
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	Benefits of using a standard form include:		Benefits of using a standard form include:

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	A form of appointment is the means by which a consultant is appointed to a project. It is important the terms of the appointment are 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.		A form of appointment is the means by which a consultant is appointed to a project. It is important the terms of the appointment are 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.

−	A number of standard forms of appointment for ~~consultantss~~ are available, a range of which are listed below:	+	A number of standard forms of appointment for consultants are available, a range of which are listed below:

	* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-architect/69979/ RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect 2010.]		* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-architect/69979/ RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect 2010.]

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	A form of appointment is the means by which a consultant is appointed to a project. It is important the terms of the appointment are 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.		A form of appointment is the means by which a consultant is appointed to a project. It is important the terms of the appointment are 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.

−	A number of standard forms of appointment for ~~consultants~~ are available, a range of which are listed below:	+	A number of standard forms of appointment for consultantss are available, a range of which are listed below:

	* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-architect/69979/ RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect 2010.]		* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-architect/69979/ RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect 2010.]

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	A form of appointment is the means by which a consultant is appointed to a project. It is important the terms of the appointment are 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.		A form of appointment is the means by which a consultant is appointed to a project. It is important the terms of the appointment are 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.
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−	You must have a written agreement in place before you start work (ARB 4.4 and RIBA 2.1/2.2) otherwise you risk serious professional misconduct and being struck off the register. In the event of a complaint, this is the first question the ARB will ask.
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−	~~RIBA Codes of Conduct and Practice 2.1: All terms of appointment between and architect and their client must be clear, agreed and recorded in writing.~~

	A number of standard forms of appointment for consultants are available, a range of which are listed below:		A number of standard forms of appointment for consultants are available, a range of which are listed below:
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	* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].		* [http://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/agreements JCT Consultancy agreement].

−	Benefits of using a standard form:	+	Benefits of using a standard form include:

−	* Provides clarity, comfort and protection to parties	+	* Provides clarity, comfort and protection to parties.
−	* Avoids misunderstandings and disputes	+	* Avoids misunderstandings and disputes.
−	* Defines fees and provisions for payments	+	* Defines fees and provisions for payments.
−	* ~~Asserts and retains~~ copyright	+	* Clarifies copyright position.
−	* Fair and reasonable allocation of risks between parties	+	* Fair and reasonable allocation of risks between parties,
−	* Less expensive and more convenient	+	* Less expensive and more convenient.
−	* Current industry practices, procurement and legislation	+	* Current industry practices, procurement and legislation.
−	* Proven legal basis in case law ~~- tested in the courts~~	+	* Proven legal basis in case law.
−	* Meets RIBA / ARB Codes of Conduct requirements	+
−	* RIBA forms are based on plan of work	+

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	Risks of bespoke appointments:		Risks of bespoke appointments:

−	* ~~Transfers risk to architect/consultant~~	+	* Can transfer risks.
−	* ~~Limit’s architects/consultants~~ authority	+	* Can limit consultant's authority.
−	* ~~Limits clients~~ obligations ~~(informations, other appointments, fees)~~	+	* Can limit client's obligations.
−	* ~~Impose~~ strict obligations ~~to comply with the brief, programme and budget rather than reasonable skill, care and diligence~~	+	* Can impose strict obligations on consultants.
−	* Set amount of PII without limiting liability (rather than limiting liability to PII held)	+

	If a bespoke agreement is used:		If a bespoke agreement is used:
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	* A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.		* A statement confirming that unresolved disputes will be settled by adjudication under English Law.

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	* Appointing consultants for building design and construction.		* Appointing consultants for building design and construction.