Hiring an architect as a domestic client - Revision history

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	Fees charged by architects vary very significantly, and since the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) abolished their indicative fee scales, there is very little benchmarking information freely available. 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.		Fees charged by architects vary very significantly, and since the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) abolished their indicative fee scales, there is very little benchmarking information freely available. 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.	+	See Architect’s fees for more information.

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	* Appointing an architect.		* Appointing an architect.

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	For more information, see Architect’s fees.		For more information, see Architect’s fees.

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	* Appointing an architect.		* Appointing an architect.

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	For more information, see Architect’s fees.		For more information, see Architect’s fees.

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	* ‘A Domestic Client’s Guide to Engaging an Architect’ – N. OSTIME, RIBA Publishing (2017)		* ‘A Domestic Client’s Guide to Engaging an Architect’ – N. OSTIME, RIBA Publishing (2017)

−	[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Procurement]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Procurement]]

Designing Buildings at 10:53, 13 June 2019

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	For more information, see Architect’s fees.		For more information, see Architect’s fees.

−	= ~~Find out more =~~	+	= <br />
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	* Appointing an architect.		* Appointing an architect.
	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
	* [[Architect%27s_fees\|Architect’s fees]].		* [[Architect%27s_fees\|Architect’s fees]].
		+	* Architectural design.
	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
	* Building an extension.		* Building an extension.

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	* Consultant team.		* Consultant team.
	* Fees.		* Fees.
		+	* Finding good building contractors.
	* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.		* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.
	* How to build a garage.		* How to build a garage.

Editor at 15:02, 13 March 2018

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	* Fees.		* Fees.
	* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.		* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.
		+	* How to build a garage.
	* How to build a porch.		* How to build a porch.
	* The architectural profession.		* The architectural profession.

Editor at 15:13, 12 March 2018

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	The term ‘architect’ is protected by the Architects Act 1997. Only qualified individuals that are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) can offer their services as architects. However, the same services can be provided by people that are not architects as long as they do not claim to be architects. Architects may also be a member of the RIBA, but this is not necessary.		The term ‘architect’ is protected by the Architects Act 1997. Only qualified individuals that are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) can offer their services as architects. However, the same services can be provided by people that are not architects as long as they do not claim to be architects. Architects may also be a member of the RIBA, but this is not necessary.

−	Architects working on domestic projects will usually offer one-off consultations for a small fee. This can be useful for clients in terms of working out how to get the most out of the project, as well as obtaining expert advice on design, planning, construction, and so on. Architects can also provide advice to clients relating to optimising capital construction cost and minimising the cost in use and so on. If planning permission or building regulations approvals are required for the building work, an architect can be useful helping prepare application drawings and other paperwork.	+	Architects working on domestic projects will usually offer one-off consultations for a small fee. This can be useful for clients in terms of working out how to get the most out of the project, as well as obtaining expert advice on design, planning, construction, and so on. Architects can also provide advice to clients relating to optimising capital construction cost and minimising the cost in use, and so on. If planning permission or building regulations approvals are required for the building work, an architect can be useful helping prepare application drawings and other paperwork.

−	Generally, a client will prepare some sort of outline brief and budget for the project before entering into discussions with an architect or other professional.t.	+	Generally, a client will prepare some sort of outline brief and budget for the project before entering into discussions with an architect or other professional.

	Many domestic clients appoint architects based on an existing relationship, a recommendation, or because they have seen work done by the architect elsewhere. However, it can be advantageous to adopt a more rigorous process, assessing their relevant expertise, their contacts with local authority town planners, track record of approvals, and so on.		Many domestic clients appoint architects based on an existing relationship, a recommendation, or because they have seen work done by the architect elsewhere. However, it can be advantageous to adopt a more rigorous process, assessing their relevant expertise, their contacts with local authority town planners, track record of approvals, and so on.
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	* [http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].		* [http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].

−	It is recommended that clients follow up references with previous clients, asking questions about the architect’s attention to detail, their responsiveness to change, their effectiveness at budget management, ability to deal with problems, how closely they stuck to the budget and so on. Clients may ask for the following as a means of helping them create a shortlist of preferred architects:	+	It is recommended that clients follow up references with previous clients, asking questions about the architect’s attention to detail, their responsiveness to change, their effectiveness at budget management, ability to deal with problems, how closely they stuck to the budget, and so on. Clients may ask for the following as a means of helping them create a shortlist of preferred architects:

	* Literature outlining the firm’s qualifications, expertise and any awards.		* Literature outlining the firm’s qualifications, expertise and any awards.
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	* Form of appointment.		* Form of appointment.

−	There should be detailed interviews prior to selection, to assess how well the architect will get on withe the client, how they will approach the project, preliminary design ideas and so on.	+	There should be detailed interviews prior to selection, to assess how well the architect will get on withe the client, how they will approach the project, preliminary design ideas, and so on.

	Once the preferred architect has been chosen, the scope and cost of architectural services should be discussed before starting the project, with the agreement made in writing. For small domestic projects, this agreement may be set out in a self-contained letter of appointment, or may be a more formal contract such as the RIBA standard agreement.		Once the preferred architect has been chosen, the scope and cost of architectural services should be discussed before starting the project, with the agreement made in writing. For small domestic projects, this agreement may be set out in a self-contained letter of appointment, or may be a more formal contract such as the RIBA standard agreement.
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	* Fees.		* Fees.
	* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.		* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.
		+	* How to build a porch.
	* The architectural profession.		* The architectural profession.
	* The role of architects.		* The role of architects.

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−	The process of designing and building a project as a domestic client is often an expensive and time-intensive undertaking. Most projects, unless they are very simple, will benefit from the hiring of an architect, or at the least, consulting one ~~prior to beginning~~.	+	The process of designing and building a project as a domestic client is often an expensive and time-intensive undertaking. Most projects, unless they are very simple, will benefit from the hiring a professional such as an architect, or at the least, consulting one before starting.

−	The term ‘architect’ is ~~now~~ protected by the Architects Act 1997. Only qualified individuals that are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) can offer their services as architects. However, the same services can be provided by people that are not architects as long as they do not claim to be architects.	+	The term ‘architect’ is protected by the Architects Act 1997. Only qualified individuals that are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) can offer their services as architects. However, the same services can be provided by people that are not architects as long as they do not claim to be architects. Architects may also be a member of the RIBA, but this is not necessary.

−	Architects working on domestic projects will usually offer one-off consultations for a small fee. This can be useful for clients in terms of working out how to get the most out of the project, as well as ~~enable~~ expert advice ~~to be given~~ on design, planning, construction, and so on. Architects can also provide advice to clients relating to optimising ~~the~~ capital construction cost and minimising the cost in use.	+	Architects working on domestic projects will usually offer one-off consultations for a small fee. This can be useful for clients in terms of working out how to get the most out of the project, as well as obtaining expert advice on design, planning, construction, and so on. Architects can also provide advice to clients relating to optimising capital construction cost and minimising the cost in use and so on. If planning permission or building regulations approvals are required for the building work, an architect can be useful helping prepare application drawings and other paperwork.

−	~~If planning permission is required~~ for the ~~building work,~~ an architect ~~can be useful in terms of helping with the approvals, i~~.~~e. helping prepare the applications to be sent to the local authority and Building Regulations approval~~.	+	Generally, a client will prepare some sort of outline brief and budget for the project before entering into discussions with an architect or other professional.t.

−	~~Generally~~, the ~~project brief will be completed before hiring an~~ architect. The project brief is the final stage in the process of defining the client's requirements for the development of a built asset and is the key document upon which the design will be based. By establishing the overall budget for the project, ~~this makes~~ it ~~easier~~ to ~~discuss costs~~ with ~~an architect at the outset~~.	+	Many domestic clients appoint architects based on an existing relationship, a recommendation, or because they have seen work done by the architect elsewhere. However, it can be advantageous to adopt a more rigorous process, assessing their relevant expertise, their contacts with local authority town planners, track record of approvals, and so on.

−	~~Many domestic clients appoint architects based on an existing relationship, a recommendation, or because they have seen work done by~~ the ~~architect elsewhere. However, while there is nothing wrong with these methods of selection, it can also be advantageous~~ to adopt a different and slightly more detailed process, i.e. if the project requires a certain type of expertise or experience. Architecture practices can be selected based on several things, such as their relevant expertise, their contacts with local authority town planners, track record of approvals, and so on.	+	Search engines are available from the RIBA and others to help find appropriate architects:

−	It is recommended that clients follow up ~~their~~ references with previous clients, ~~with focus placed on factors such as~~ the architect’s attention to detail, their responsiveness to change, their effectiveness at budget management, and so on. Clients ~~can~~ ask for the following as a means of helping them create a shortlist of preferred architects:	+	* [https://members.architecture.com/directory/default.asp?dir=1 Searchable directory of RIBA chartered UK practices.]
		+	* [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.]
		+	* [http://www.localarchitectsdirect.co.uk/ Local Architects Direct].
		+	* [http://www.architectsindex.com/consumers/search/default.asp Architects' Index].
		+
		+	It is recommended that clients follow up references with previous clients, asking questions about the architect’s attention to detail, their responsiveness to change, their effectiveness at budget management, ability to deal with problems, how closely they stuck to the budget and so on. Clients may ask for the following as a means of helping them create a shortlist of preferred architects:

	* Literature outlining the firm’s qualifications, expertise and any awards.		* Literature outlining the firm’s qualifications, expertise and any awards.
	* Portfolio of works.		* Portfolio of works.
	* Method statement as the how the work will be undertaken.		* Method statement as the how the work will be undertaken.
−	* Health and safety ~~policies~~, quality ~~control, sustainable credentials,~~ and ~~so on~~.	+	* Health and safety, quality and sustainability policies.
−	* Confirmation of professional indemnity insurance.	+	* Confirmation of professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and employer’s liability insurance.
−	* Confirmation of public and employer’s liability insurance.	+	* Use of computer aided design or building information modelling.
		+	* Form of appointment.
		+
		+	There should be detailed interviews prior to selection, to assess how well the architect will get on withe the client, how they will approach the project, preliminary design ideas and so on.

−	Once the preferred architect has been chosen, the scope and cost of architectural services should be discussed before starting the project, with the agreement made in writing. For small domestic projects, this agreement ~~is usually~~ set out in a self-contained letter of appointment~~. This outlines both parties’ obligations~~.	+	Once the preferred architect has been chosen, the scope and cost of architectural services should be discussed before starting the project, with the agreement made in writing. For small domestic projects, this agreement may be set out in a self-contained letter of appointment, or may be a more formal contract such as the RIBA standard agreement.

−	~~For~~ more information~~, see Letter of appointment~~.	+	It is very important that the exact scope of services required is agreed in advance, as some services, such as, applying for outline planning permission: See Architect's fees for more information.

−	If the client is a married couple or joint residential occupiers, ~~it is typical, as a means of avoiding confusion, for~~ one person to be listed as the representative with full authority to act on both their behalf.	+	If the client is a married couple or joint residential occupiers, one person will generally be listed as the representative with full authority to act on both their behalf.

	Fees charged by architects vary very significantly, and since the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) abolished their indicative fee scales, there is very little benchmarking information freely available. 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.		Fees charged by architects vary very significantly, and since the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) abolished their indicative fee scales, there is very little benchmarking information freely available. 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.

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	* Appointing an architect.		* Appointing an architect.
	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
−	* [[Architect~~'s_fees~~\|Architect’s fees]].	+	* [[Architect%27s_fees\|Architect’s fees]].
	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
	* Building an extension.		* Building an extension.
	* Consultant team.		* Consultant team.
	* Fees.		* Fees.
		+	* Hiring an architect as a commercial client.
	* The architectural profession.		* The architectural profession.
	* The role of architects.		* The role of architects.

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	* Appointing an architect.		* Appointing an architect.
	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
−	* Architect’s fees.	+	* [[Architect's_fees\|Architect’s fees]].
	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
	* Building an extension.		* Building an extension.