Risks in fees and appointments - Revision history

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	* Search fees.		* Search fees.

−	[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]

Designing Buildings at 15:25, 2 November 2018

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Editor at 14:54, 25 October 2018

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−	Professional ~~Obligations & Risks Regarding Appointment~~ – Getting an appointment in place	+	Professional obligations and risks regarding appointment – Getting an appointment in place:

−	~~- to~~ encourage efficiency by receiving complete information	+	* To encourage efficiency by receiving complete information.
−		+	* To promote the start of a trustworthy business relationship.
−	~~- to~~ promote the start of a trustworthy business relationship	+

	ARB code Standard 4 - Before undertaking any professional work you are required to enter into a written agreement which includes determining scope and fee.		ARB code Standard 4 - Before undertaking any professional work you are required to enter into a written agreement which includes determining scope and fee.

−	* SCENARIO: ~~THE BRIEF~~	+	= Scenario: The brief =

−	- It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a complete redesign needs to occur. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as lead designer.	+	It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a complete redesign needs to occur. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as lead designer.

−	ARB code Standard 6 - required to carry out the agreed services for the agreed costs so important to get this right from the beginning	+	ARB code Standard 6 - required to carry out the agreed services for the agreed costs so important to get this right from the beginning.

−	* INVOICE PAYMENTS	+	= Invoice payments =

−	- Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive ~~cashflow~~. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.	+	Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive cash flow. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.

	ARB code Standard 9 - professional finances should be managed responsibly.		ARB code Standard 9 - professional finances should be managed responsibly.

−	* SCENARIO: ~~PROCUREMENT ROUTE~~	+	= Scenario: Procurement route =

−	- The large scale nature of the project is likely to be procured using ~~Design & Build~~ in order to limit the overall project costs. If this can be identified early then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.	+	The large scale nature of the project is likely to be procured using design and build in order to limit the overall project costs. If this can be identified early then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.

−	* SCENARIO: ~~SPECIALISTS INPUT~~	+	= Scenario: Specialists' input =

−	- If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they can choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants which will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral ~~warrants~~ should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The subcontractor appointment should be back to back with the ~~Architects~~ appointment so that they are liable for the specialist work undertaken.	+	If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they can choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants which will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral warrant should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The subcontractor appointment should be back to back with the architect's appointment so that they are liable for the specialist work undertaken.

−	* PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE	+	= Professional indemnity insurance =

−	- The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.	+	The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.

	ARB code Standard 8 - required to have adequate and appropriate PII cover in place in order to meet a claim. This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.		ARB code Standard 8 - required to have adequate and appropriate PII cover in place in order to meet a claim. This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Architects fees.
		+	* Calculating fees: architectural practice.
		+	* Charge-out rate.
		+	* Disbursement.
		+	* Fees.
		+	* Planning fees.
		+	* Quantity surveyor’s fees.
		+	* Search fees.
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		+	[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]]

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	ARB code Standard 4 - Before undertaking any professional work you are required to enter into a written agreement which includes determining scope and fee.		ARB code Standard 4 - Before undertaking any professional work you are required to enter into a written agreement which includes determining scope and fee.

−	~~1).~~ SCENARIO: THE BRIEF	+	* SCENARIO: THE BRIEF

	- It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a complete redesign needs to occur. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as lead designer.		- It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a complete redesign needs to occur. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as lead designer.
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	ARB code Standard 6 - required to carry out the agreed services for the agreed costs so important to get this right from the beginning		ARB code Standard 6 - required to carry out the agreed services for the agreed costs so important to get this right from the beginning

−	~~2).~~ INVOICE PAYMENTS	+	* INVOICE PAYMENTS

	- Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive cashflow. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.		- Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive cashflow. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.
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	ARB code Standard 9 - professional finances should be managed responsibly.		ARB code Standard 9 - professional finances should be managed responsibly.

−	~~3).~~ SCENARIO: PROCUREMENT ROUTE	+	* SCENARIO: PROCUREMENT ROUTE

	- The large scale nature of the project is likely to be procured using Design & Build in order to limit the overall project costs. If this can be identified early then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.		- The large scale nature of the project is likely to be procured using Design & Build in order to limit the overall project costs. If this can be identified early then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.

−	~~4).~~ SCENARIO: SPECIALISTS INPUT	+	* SCENARIO: SPECIALISTS INPUT

	- If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they can choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants which will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral warrants should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The subcontractor appointment should be back to back with the Architects appointment so that they are liable for the specialist work undertaken.		- If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they can choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants which will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral warrants should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The subcontractor appointment should be back to back with the Architects appointment so that they are liable for the specialist work undertaken.

−	~~5).~~ PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE	+	* PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

	- The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.		- The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.

	ARB code Standard 8 - required to have adequate and appropriate PII cover in place in order to meet a claim. This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.		ARB code Standard 8 - required to have adequate and appropriate PII cover in place in order to meet a claim. This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.

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Professional Obligations & Risks Regarding Appointment – Getting an appointment in place

- to encourage efficiency by receiving complete information

- to promote the start of a trustworthy business relationship

ARB code Standard 4 - Before undertaking any professional work you are required to enter into a written agreement which includes determining scope and fee.

1). SCENARIO: THE BRIEF

- It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a complete redesign needs to occur. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as lead designer.

ARB code Standard 6 - required to carry out the agreed services for the agreed costs so important to get this right from the beginning

2). INVOICE PAYMENTS

- Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive cashflow. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.

ARB code Standard 9 - professional finances should be managed responsibly.

3). SCENARIO: PROCUREMENT ROUTE

- The large scale nature of the project is likely to be procured using Design & Build in order to limit the overall project costs. If this can be identified early then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.

4). SCENARIO: SPECIALISTS INPUT

- If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they can choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants which will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral warrants should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The subcontractor appointment should be back to back with the Architects appointment so that they are liable for the specialist work undertaken.

5). PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

- The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.

ARB code Standard 8 - required to have adequate and appropriate PII cover in place in order to meet a claim. This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.

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	* To encourage efficiency by receiving complete information.		* To encourage efficiency by receiving complete information.
	* To promote the start of a trustworthy business relationship.		* To promote the start of a trustworthy business relationship.
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−	~~ARB code Standard 4 - Before undertaking any professional work you are required to enter into a written agreement which includes determining scope and fee.~~

	= Scenario: The brief =		= Scenario: The brief =

−	It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a ~~complete~~ redesign ~~needs to occur~~. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as lead designer.	+	It is important to understand exactly what it is that the client requires. Any confusion in the briefing stage can lead to abortive work later on when a redesign is needed. Understanding the full scope of works is essential to charge the appropriate fee along with any premiums for additional services such as taking on the role of lead designer.
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−	~~ARB code Standard 6 - required to carry out the agreed services for the agreed costs so important to get this right from the beginning~~.	+

	= Invoice payments =		= Invoice payments =

	Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive cash flow. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.		Regular invoices, preferably on a monthly basis help to maintain a positive cash flow. RIBA Standard form of appointment contains fundamental terms of payment along with methods of dispute resolution in order to collet fees which are due.
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−	~~ARB code Standard 9 - professional finances should be managed responsibly.~~

	= Scenario: Procurement route =		= Scenario: Procurement route =

−	~~The~~ large scale nature of ~~the~~ project is likely to be procured using design and build in order to limit the overall project costs~~. If this can be identified early~~ then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.	+	If the large scale nature of a project means it is likely to be procured using design and build in order to limit the overall project costs, then a contractor can be appointed early to help negotiate a fixed price to the construction costs.

	= Scenario: Specialists' input =		= Scenario: Specialists' input =

−	If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they ~~can~~ choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants ~~which~~ will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral warrant should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The ~~subcontractor~~ appointment should be back to back with the architect's appointment ~~so that they are liable for the specialist work undertaken~~.	+	If the practice feels the services required are beyond their expertise, they may choose to sub-let the work to specialist sub-consultants and this will need to be clearly stated within the contract documentation. The client’s permission should be requested before appointing the sub consultant. A collateral warrant should be considered between the specialist and the client in order to protect the clients investment. The sub consultant appointment should be back-to-back with the architect's appointment.

	= Professional indemnity insurance =		= Professional indemnity insurance =
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	The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.		The practice should ensure an adequate level of professional indemnity insurance cover is maintained. The RIBA standard form of appointment includes provisions for adequate PII cover. PII is likely to be invalid if no contract is in place.

−	~~ARB code Standard 8 - required to have adequate and appropriate PII cover in place in order to meet a claim.~~ This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.	+	This includes a minimum level of cover and run-off cover.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =