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Which of the following is included in the construction cost?
Which of the following is included in the construction cost?
- Land cost
- Value-added taxes
- Compensation of the architect and consultants
- Construction management fees (correct)
What does the fixed fee or lump sum method of compensation entail?
What does the fixed fee or lump sum method of compensation entail?
- One stated sum of money for specific services (correct)
- Compensation based on a percentage of the construction cost
- Compensation for reimbursable expenses
- Payment for each day worked
What is per diem?
What is per diem?
- The total cost of the work to the client
- The cost of changes to the work during construction
- The amount of compensation paid to the architect
- Allowance or payment for each day (correct)
Which method is NOT commonly used for architect compensation?
Which method is NOT commonly used for architect compensation?
What are reimbursable expenses sometimes called?
What are reimbursable expenses sometimes called?
What is the typical breakdown of fees over the traditional five phases of a project?
What is the typical breakdown of fees over the traditional five phases of a project?
What are adjustment factors used for in percentage fee calculation?
What are adjustment factors used for in percentage fee calculation?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for architects when entering into an agreement with a client?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for architects when entering into an agreement with a client?
What is the potential consequence of providing architectural services without a written or oral contract in some jurisdictions?
What is the potential consequence of providing architectural services without a written or oral contract in some jurisdictions?
Why are the Canadian standard forms of agreement recommended for architects?
Why are the Canadian standard forms of agreement recommended for architects?
Which method is recommended for establishing a fee when the project scope and services have not been determined yet?
Which method is recommended for establishing a fee when the project scope and services have not been determined yet?
Architects can use a rule of thumb that the cost to the architect for coordinating engineering consultants is approximately what percentage of the engineering fee?
Architects can use a rule of thumb that the cost to the architect for coordinating engineering consultants is approximately what percentage of the engineering fee?
What should be included when preparing a fixed fee quotation?
What should be included when preparing a fixed fee quotation?
What is the added value of creative, thoughtful, and innovative design?
What is the added value of creative, thoughtful, and innovative design?
According to the text, what is the purpose of architectural services?
According to the text, what is the purpose of architectural services?
What is the role of an architect in the long-term sustainability of a capital asset?
What is the role of an architect in the long-term sustainability of a capital asset?
What are the five phases of design and construction in architectural services?
What are the five phases of design and construction in architectural services?
What are basic services in architectural projects?
What are basic services in architectural projects?
Which method of project delivery can result in an increase in both the scope of services and liabilities?
Which method of project delivery can result in an increase in both the scope of services and liabilities?
What are some of the criteria used to evaluate proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs)?
What are some of the criteria used to evaluate proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs)?
What should architects do if requests for proposals (RFPs) provide incomplete descriptions of the project and the scope of services required?
What should architects do if requests for proposals (RFPs) provide incomplete descriptions of the project and the scope of services required?
What should architects do if the terms and conditions required from an RFP may not be insurable under professional liability insurance policies?
What should architects do if the terms and conditions required from an RFP may not be insurable under professional liability insurance policies?
Which document provides a full outline of architectural services contemplated for each phase of a design project?
Which document provides a full outline of architectural services contemplated for each phase of a design project?
What are additional services as defined in the Definitions and General Conditions of RAIC Document Six?
What are additional services as defined in the Definitions and General Conditions of RAIC Document Six?
What should architects do to ensure they receive adequate compensation for their professional services?
What should architects do to ensure they receive adequate compensation for their professional services?
What is the purpose of preparing a briefing document outlining the types of services a firm has expertise in?
What is the purpose of preparing a briefing document outlining the types of services a firm has expertise in?
