RIBA client adviser - Revision history

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	* Building, Carry on Creaming, 3 December 2010.		* Building, Carry on Creaming, 3 December 2010.

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	* Building, Carry on Creaming, 3 December 2010.		* Building, Carry on Creaming, 3 December 2010.

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	* [http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Professionalsupport/BecomeanRIBAClientAdviser/Requirements.aspx RIBA, Client Adviser, Roles and Requirements].		* [http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Professionalsupport/BecomeanRIBAClientAdviser/Requirements.aspx RIBA, Client Adviser, Roles and Requirements].
	* Construction Manager, Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees. 3 December 2010.		* Construction Manager, Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees. 3 December 2010.
−	* Building, ~~[http://www.building.co.uk/carry-on-creaming/5009885.article~~ Carry on Creaming], 3 December 2010.	+	* Building, Carry on Creaming, 3 December 2010.

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	* Client representative.		* Client representative.
	* Consultant team.		* Consultant team.
		+	* Crime Prevention Design Advisor.
	* Design and Build.		* Design and Build.
	* Design review.		* Design review.

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	This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget.		This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget.

−	Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are ~~penis~~.	+	Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are proposed.

−	Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages ~~H.I.V~~ and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.	+	Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.

	This can be particularly important on design and build projects, or on public projects (where the government recommends the appointment of a single integrated supply team) as the client may have limited access to the design consultants. As a consequence, the government recommends that the client appoints Independent Client Advisers (ICA) to provide high-level expert advice and help protect their interests.		This can be particularly important on design and build projects, or on public projects (where the government recommends the appointment of a single integrated supply team) as the client may have limited access to the design consultants. As a consequence, the government recommends that the client appoints Independent Client Advisers (ICA) to provide high-level expert advice and help protect their interests.

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	This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget.		This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget.

−	Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are ~~proposed~~.	+	Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are penis.

−	Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.	+	Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages H.I.V and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.

	This can be particularly important on design and build projects, or on public projects (where the government recommends the appointment of a single integrated supply team) as the client may have limited access to the design consultants. As a consequence, the government recommends that the client appoints Independent Client Advisers (ICA) to provide high-level expert advice and help protect their interests.		This can be particularly important on design and build projects, or on public projects (where the government recommends the appointment of a single integrated supply team) as the client may have limited access to the design consultants. As a consequence, the government recommends that the client appoints Independent Client Advisers (ICA) to provide high-level expert advice and help protect their interests.

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	To derive the maximum benefit for the project, it is important that a client adviser is appointed as early as possible. It is also crucial to be clear in appointment documents, what is expected and at what stages, otherwise it can become a ‘creeping’ role.		To derive the maximum benefit for the project, it is important that a client adviser is appointed as early as possible. It is also crucial to be clear in appointment documents, what is expected and at what stages, otherwise it can become a ‘creeping’ role.

−	Client Advisers became prominent when they were a requirement for the government’s now defunct Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. In 2010, they came under heavy criticism, in particular from the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove who suggested that they were “creaming off cash” under BSF. Ref Construction Manager, ~~[http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/architects-cream-over-1-m-bsf-advice-fees/~~ Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees]. 3 December 2010.	+	Client Advisers became prominent when they were a requirement for the government’s now defunct Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. In 2010, they came under heavy criticism, in particular from the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove who suggested that they were “creaming off cash” under BSF. Ref Construction Manager, Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees. 3 December 2010.

−		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Architect.		* Architect.
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	* Project monitoring.		* Project monitoring.

−	=== External references. ===	+	= External references. =

	* [http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Professionalsupport/BecomeanRIBAClientAdviser/Requirements.aspx RIBA, Client Adviser, Roles and Requirements].		* [http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Professionalsupport/BecomeanRIBAClientAdviser/Requirements.aspx RIBA, Client Adviser, Roles and Requirements].
−	* Construction Manager, ~~[http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/architects-cream-over-1-m-bsf-advice-fees/~~ Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees]. 3 December 2010.	+	* Construction Manager, Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees. 3 December 2010.
	* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/carry-on-creaming/5009885.article Carry on Creaming], 3 December 2010.		* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/carry-on-creaming/5009885.article Carry on Creaming], 3 December 2010.

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	Large client organisations that build regularly may have teams of in-house professionals to protect their interests. However, many developments are undertaken by clients that have never built before or have little experience of the construction industry.		Large client organisations that build regularly may have teams of in-house professionals to protect their interests. However, many developments are undertaken by clients that have never built before or have little experience of the construction industry.

−	This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget. Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are proposed.	+	This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget.
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		+	Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are proposed.

	Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.		Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.
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	* Presenting to design review panels.		* Presenting to design review panels.
	* Project manager.		* Project manager.
		+	* Project monitoring.

	=== External references. ===		=== External references. ===

85.159.130.216 at 11:27, 1 December 2016

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	This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget. Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are proposed.		This can leave them making decisions and considering options with no expert knowledge or advice, particularly in the very early stages of a project before a consultant team or contractor have been appointed. It is during these early stages that crucial decisions are taken about the direction the project will take, which may be difficult to reverse later, such as the selection of a site or setting the budget. Even once a consultant team has been appointed, an inexperienced client may feel that there are a lot of vested interests and that there is no way of independently verifying what they are told or of properly assessing options that are proposed.

−	Appointing an independent ~~advisor~~ can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.	+	Appointing an independent adviser can be invaluable in helping guide the client during the early stages and then protecting their interests once a consultant team and contractor have been appointed.

	This can be particularly important on design and build projects, or on public projects (where the government recommends the appointment of a single integrated supply team) as the client may have limited access to the design consultants. As a consequence, the government recommends that the client appoints Independent Client Advisers (ICA) to provide high-level expert advice and help protect their interests.		This can be particularly important on design and build projects, or on public projects (where the government recommends the appointment of a single integrated supply team) as the client may have limited access to the design consultants. As a consequence, the government recommends that the client appoints Independent Client Advisers (ICA) to provide high-level expert advice and help protect their interests.
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	This is different to the role of the ‘project manager’, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, or the role of ‘client representative’ responsible for managing the project on behalf of the client as if they are the client.		This is different to the role of the ‘project manager’, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, or the role of ‘client representative’ responsible for managing the project on behalf of the client as if they are the client.

−	The role of Client ~~Design~~ Adviser ~~(CDA)~~ was created in 2005 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It was a variation of the role of Independent Client Advisor, that focussed in particular on the early stages of a project. ~~However, it was considered that the role was misnamed as it implied an emphasis on design, when in fact the~~ role ~~could include~~:	+	The role of Client Adviser was created in 2005 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It was a variation of the role of Independent Client Advisor, that focussed in particular on the early stages of a project. The role includes:

	* Helping determine whether a project should go ahead.		* Helping determine whether a project should go ahead.
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	* Assessing proposals in relation to quality, value and risk.		* Assessing proposals in relation to quality, value and risk.

−	As a consequence, the RIBA renamed the role RIBA client adviser, dropping the word 'design'. RIBA Client Advisers are not permitted to act as a designer for a project, even if their appointment has been completed.	+	RIBA Client Advisers are selected by the RIBA based on track record and expertise. The RIBA maintain a register of accredited RIBA Client Advisers.
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−	RIBA Client Advisers are selected by the RIBA based on track record and expertise ~~and are accredited annually~~. The RIBA maintain a register of accredited RIBA Client Advisers.	+

	The RIBA suggest that 'RIBA Client Advisers guide clients through the process of commissioning buildings, helping them to maximise the value and quality of their projects... The RIBA Client Adviser is an RIBA-accredited role which meets the need for independent advice among public sector client groups such as the NHS, Education Funding Agency and local authorities.'		The RIBA suggest that 'RIBA Client Advisers guide clients through the process of commissioning buildings, helping them to maximise the value and quality of their projects... The RIBA Client Adviser is an RIBA-accredited role which meets the need for independent advice among public sector client groups such as the NHS, Education Funding Agency and local authorities.'

−	To derive the maximum benefit for the project, it is important that a client ~~advisor~~ is appointed as early as possible. It is also crucial to be clear in appointment documents, what is expected and at what stages, otherwise it can become a ‘creeping’ role.	+	To derive the maximum benefit for the project, it is important that a client adviser is appointed as early as possible. It is also crucial to be clear in appointment documents, what is expected and at what stages, otherwise it can become a ‘creeping’ role.
		+
		+	Client Advisers became prominent when they were a requirement for the government’s now defunct Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. In 2010, they came under heavy criticism, in particular from the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove who suggested that they were “creaming off cash” under BSF. Ref Construction Manager, [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/architects-cream-over-1-m-bsf-advice-fees/ Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees]. 3 December 2010.

−	Client advisors became prominent when they were a requirement for the government’s now defunct Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. In 2010, they came under heavy criticism, in particular from the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove who suggested that they were “creaming off cash” under BSF. Ref Construction Manager, [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/architects-cream-over-1-m-bsf-advice-fees/ Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees]. 3 December 2010.

−	It might also be questioned whether architects have all the skills necessary to advise a client during the early stages of a project, or whether additional independent advice might be needed, for example in relation to the development of a business case.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	Large client organisations that build regularly may have teams of in-house professionals to protect their interests. However, many developments are undertaken by clients that have never built before or have little experience of the construction industry.		Large client organisations that build regularly may have teams of in-house professionals to protect their interests. However, many developments are undertaken by clients that have never built before or have little experience of the construction industry.

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	The role of Client Design Adviser (CDA) was created in 2005 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It was a variation of the role of Independent Client Advisor, that focussed in particular on the early stages of a project. However, it was considered that the role was misnamed as it implied an emphasis on design, when in fact the role could include:		The role of Client Design Adviser (CDA) was created in 2005 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It was a variation of the role of Independent Client Advisor, that focussed in particular on the early stages of a project. However, it was considered that the role was misnamed as it implied an emphasis on design, when in fact the role could include:
−	*Helping determine whether a project should go ahead.	+
−	*Helping prepare a business case.	+	* Helping determine whether a project should go ahead.
−	*Assisting with stakeholder consultations.	+	* Helping prepare a business case.
−	*Helping develop the brief.	+	* Assisting with stakeholder consultations.
−	*Helping determine the budget.	+	* Helping develop the brief.
−	*Helping assess possible sites.	+	* Helping determine the budget.
−	*Carrying out feasibility studies and options appraisals.	+	* Helping assess possible sites.
−	*Advising on procurement strategies and tender procedures.	+	* Carrying out feasibility studies and options appraisals.
−	*Assessing whether proposals satisfy corporate objectives.	+	* Advising on procurement strategies and tender procedures.
−	*Assessing proposals against the brief and budget.	+	* Assessing whether proposals satisfy corporate objectives.
−	*Assessing proposals in relation to quality, value and risk.	+	* Assessing proposals against the brief and budget.
		+	* Assessing proposals in relation to quality, value and risk.

	As a consequence, the RIBA renamed the role RIBA client adviser, dropping the word 'design'. RIBA Client Advisers are not permitted to act as a designer for a project, even if their appointment has been completed.		As a consequence, the RIBA renamed the role RIBA client adviser, dropping the word 'design'. RIBA Client Advisers are not permitted to act as a designer for a project, even if their appointment has been completed.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Architect.	+
−	*Baseline designs for schools.	+	* Architect.
−	*Briefing documents.	+	* Baseline designs for schools.
−	*Building Schools for the Future.	+	* Briefing documents.
−	*Business case.	+	* Building Schools for the Future.
−	*Client representative.	+	* Business case.
−	*Consultant team.	+	* Client representative.
−	*Design and Build.	+	* Consultant team.
−	*Design review.	+	* Design and Build.
−	*Design team.	+	* Design review.
−	*Employers agent.	+	* Design team.
−	*Government Construction Strategy.	+	* Employers agent.
−	*Independent Client Advisors.	+	* Government Construction Strategy.
−	*Integrated supply team.	+	* Independent Client Advisors.
−	*PFI.	+	* Integrated supply team.
−	*Project manager.	+	* PFI.
		+	* Presenting to design review panels.
		+	* Project manager.

	=== External references. ===		=== External references. ===
−	*[http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Professionalsupport/BecomeanRIBAClientAdviser/Requirements.aspx RIBA, Client Adviser, Roles and Requirements].
−	*Construction Manager, [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/architects-cream-over-1-m-bsf-advice-fees/ Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees]. 3 December 2010.
−	*Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/carry-on-creaming/5009885.article Carry on Creaming], 3 December 2010.

−	[[Category:Public_procedures]]	+	* [http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Professionalsupport/BecomeanRIBAClientAdviser/Requirements.aspx RIBA, Client Adviser, Roles and Requirements].
−	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	* Construction Manager, [http://www.construction-manager.co.uk/news/architects-cream-over-1-m-bsf-advice-fees/ Architects cream off over £1m in BSF advice fees]. 3 December 2010.
		+	* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/carry-on-creaming/5009885.article Carry on Creaming], 3 December 2010.
		+
		+	[[Category:Public_procedures]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]