Services
 
Scope of Services

We have assumed the following general scope of services:

Professional Advice and Services
1.
The advisory services to be provided by the Architect shall as follows:
i-
ascertaining the client’s objectives, brief and constraints for the project and advising the client on how to achieve the objectives;
ii-
inspecting and advising the client on the selection and suitability of proposed sites, conducting or taking part in negotiations connected therewith, taking levels and preparing measured drawings, plans of the sites. Sites and buildings or existing buildings;
iii-
preparing and refining the brief in consultation with the client and interpreting the client’s objectives to arrive at an agreed brief for the project;
iv-
carrying out such studies as may be necessary for the project and reviewing with the client alternative design and construction solutions, evaluating their respective advantages and disadvantages and advising on all relevant aspects of obtaining statutory approvals necessary for the implementation of the project;
v-
preparing the outline project plan which may include a preliminary cost plan, a preliminary project planning and implementation schedule, a  preliminary cash flow projection including probable construction costs and fees and a resource plan;
vi-
advising the client on the need for geotechnical, civil. Structural, mechanical or electrical engineering, quantity surveying or other specialist consultants’ services, inviting, obtaining and evaluating submissions and making recommendations to the client for their appointments if necessary; and
vii-
advising the client on the resident site staff required for the project and estimating the cost of their employment and the duration of their employment.
     
2. The basic services to be provided by the Architect shall be as follows:
 
A.
 Schematic Design Phase
    The services to be provided during this phase are -
   
i-
 taking the client’s instructions and analyzing the project brief;
   
ii-
preparing preliminary conceptual sketch proposals to interpret the project brief;
   
iii-
developing the preliminary conceptual sketch proposals into sketch designs to a stage sufficient to enable an application to be made for planning approval or approval in principle to comply with the relevant bylaws;
   
iv-
    to request the quantity surveyor to prepare preliminary estimates of the probable construction cost based on current area, volume or other unit costs; and
   
v-
where applicable, preparing and submitting the drawings and other necessary documents to relevant approving authorities for either town planning approval or approval in principle
       
 
B.
 Design Development Phase
    The services to be provided during this phase are -
   
i-
upon the approval of the proposals by either the relevant authority or the client, developing the schematic design drawings to a stage to enable other consultants to commence their detailed design work;
   
ii-
preparing design development drawings and submitting the same together with all necessary particulars to the relevant approving authorities to obtain statutory building approval;
   
iii-
to request the quantity surveyor to update the preliminary estimates of construction costs and submitting the same to the client for his approval; and
   
iv-
updating the project planning and implementation schedule and submitting the same to the client for his approval.
       
  C. Contract Documentation Phase
   

The services to be provided during this phase are -
   
i-
upon the approval by the client of the updated estimates of construction cost proposed by quantity surveyor and the planning and implementation schedule, preparing and finalising the detailed drawings and other particulars necessary to the stage of completion adequate for bills of quantities to be prepared by an independent quantity surveyor;
   
ii-
preparing all documents necessary with other appointed consultants for obtaining competitive tenders for the work;
   
iii-
together with the quantity surveyor to invite, on behalf of the client, tenders for the work or collaborating with the independent quantity surveyor engaged by the client to de so;
   
iv-
together with the quantity surveyor to evaluate the results of the tenders and submitting a report and recommendation to the client;
   
v-
awarding the contract on behalf of the client; and
   
vi-
preparing the contract documents in collaboration with other independent consultants appointed for signature by the client and the contractor.
       
  D. Contract Implementation and Management Phase
   

The services to be provided during this phase are -
   
i-
performing all the functions and duties of the Architect under the terms and conditions of the building contract;
   
ii-
providing information and issuing instructions to the contractor as required under the terms and conditions of the building contract to enable the contractor to proceed with the works;
   
iii-
examining the works programme submitted by the contractor and to be satisfied that the works can reasonably be completed within the contract period;
   
iv-
inspecting the works at periodic intervals so as to ensure that the works are being executed in general accordance with  the building contract and to enable the Architect to certify the completion of the various stages of the works required in support of an application for a certificate of fitness for occupation for the relevant approving authority;
   
v-
where necessary, applying for a certificate of fitness for occupation or its equivalent from the appropriate authority;
   
vi-
accepting on behalf of the client, the works at various stages of completion; and
   
vii
providing a set of as built drawings showing the building as constructed and obtaining for the client the drawings of the building’s services as installed together with all warranties and maintenance manuals as provided for in the contracts.
   
viii
to advise the client the required site staff for the appointment of –

  • Clerk of Works
  • Resident Architect
  • Resident Engineer
  • Other
       

Note:- This fee proposal excludes cost for full time site supervision during constructions. We shall advise on the salary / fee of an appropriate fee for the above at a later stage.
 
 
 
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