ABSTRACT
If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small commercial project. The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your project and what you should expect from your architect at each stage - including formal appointment mechanisms, calculating fees and project management responsibilities. This is for commercial clients, both for large or small projects, and especially those who have never carried out this role before, this guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 01|4 pages
DO I NEED AN ARCHITECT?
chapter 02|3 pages
SELECTING AN ARCHITECT
chapter 03|4 pages
HOW DO ARCHITECTS CHARGE THEIR FEES AND HOW MUCH ARE THEY?
chapter 04|6 pages
APPOINTING AN ARCHITECT – AGREEING THE TERMS AND THE SCOPE OF WORK
part CASE STUDY 1|24 pages
THE TOFFEE FACTORY
chapter 05|4 pages
ENGAGING OTHER CONSULTANTS
chapter 06|10 pages
PROJECT PROCESS – KEY STAGES IN DEVELOPING THE BUILDING
chapter 07|4 pages
CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2015
chapter 08|4 pages
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
part CASE STUDY 2|16 pages
THE AVENUE