Architectural Design Competitions

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Which group is responsible for providing professional services for the design project?

Architects (correct)

Designers

Owners

Clients

Who usually possesses the legal title, lease, or license to the land or building for construction projects?

Clients

Designers

Owners (correct)

Architects

Which group may or may not possess the title and lease of the property for a design project?

Designers

Architects

Owners

Clients (correct)

Who is considered the client in architecture?

The person or entity identified in the agreement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of client in architecture?

Consultant Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a client and a customer in architecture?

A client purchases goods or products, while a customer purchases professional services Signup and view all the answers

Which organization must sanction architectural design competitions?

Provincial or territorial association of architects Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of quality-based selection and qualification-based selection (QBS) approach?

Evaluation and negotiation based on best value delivered to the client Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canada's gross domestic product does the construction sector represent?

7% Signup and view all the answers

What does the construction of buildings sub-sector in the construction industry include?

Residential and non-residential buildings Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the architect to exercise professional judgement when dealing with clients?

To avoid legal disputes Signup and view all the answers

Why should the architect have a written agreement with the client?

To outline the architect's responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the client responsible for providing the architect with?

Information about the project site Signup and view all the answers

Why is it discouraged for the architect to retain the services of investigation consultants?

To avoid additional liability Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client typically receives monies from government, public fund-raising efforts, grants, endowments, or other external sources of funds?

Institutional clients Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client may have similar methods for selecting architects and have the same requirements for accountability as government clients?

Institutional clients Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client may require the architect to exercise increased rigour about documentation, communications, expectations and presentation due to their informal procedures and lack of experience?

Small business owners or individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client may result in both business opportunities and challenges for architects due to the outsourcing of project delivery and the divestment of project risk by the owner?

Project management service provider firms Signup and view all the answers

Who are the stakeholders in a building project?

Many potential interested parties Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between public sector and private sector clients?

Public sector clients have different decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

Who are the user stakeholders in a building project?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a corporate client representative?

To liaise with the architect and manage the project Signup and view all the answers

When the client enters into multiple separate agreements, what must the architect ensure?

Complete clarity of responsibilities for coordination of the consulting design team and their work Signup and view all the answers

In the role of 'agent', what functions does the project management firm perform?

Providing advice, project oversight, monitoring and control, and owner-representation Signup and view all the answers

When the project management firm acts in the role of 'primary', who are in contractual relationships with the project management firm?

The consulting design team and construction forces Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an unprofessional practice when procuring architectural services through a competitive process?

Providing design work in advance of the award of the commission Signup and view all the answers

Architectural Design Competitions

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Which group is responsible for providing professional services for the design project?

Who usually possesses the legal title, lease, or license to the land or building for construction projects?

Which group may or may not possess the title and lease of the property for a design project?

Who is considered the client in architecture?

Which of the following is NOT a type of client in architecture?

What is the main difference between a client and a customer in architecture?

Which organization must sanction architectural design competitions?

What is the benefit of quality-based selection and qualification-based selection (QBS) approach?

What percentage of Canada's gross domestic product does the construction sector represent?

What does the construction of buildings sub-sector in the construction industry include?

Why is it important for the architect to exercise professional judgement when dealing with clients?

Why should the architect have a written agreement with the client?

What is the client responsible for providing the architect with?

Why is it discouraged for the architect to retain the services of investigation consultants?

Which type of client typically receives monies from government, public fund-raising efforts, grants, endowments, or other external sources of funds?

Which type of client may have similar methods for selecting architects and have the same requirements for accountability as government clients?

Which type of client may require the architect to exercise increased rigour about documentation, communications, expectations and presentation due to their informal procedures and lack of experience?

Which type of client may result in both business opportunities and challenges for architects due to the outsourcing of project delivery and the divestment of project risk by the owner?

Who are the stakeholders in a building project?

What is the main difference between public sector and private sector clients?

Who are the user stakeholders in a building project?

What is the role of a corporate client representative?

When the client enters into multiple separate agreements, what must the architect ensure?

In the role of 'agent', what functions does the project management firm perform?

When the project management firm acts in the role of 'primary', who are in contractual relationships with the project management firm?

What is considered an unprofessional practice when procuring architectural services through a competitive process?

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