26 Questions
Which of the following is included in the construction cost?
Construction management fees
What does the fixed fee or lump sum method of compensation entail?
One stated sum of money for specific services
What is per diem?
Allowance or payment for each day
Which method is NOT commonly used for architect compensation?
Unit basis
What are reimbursable expenses sometimes called?
Disbursements
What is the typical breakdown of fees over the traditional five phases of a project?
Percentage basis
What are adjustment factors used for in percentage fee calculation?
To modify the base percentage fee
Which of the following is a recommended practice for architects when entering into an agreement with a client?
Promoting and adopting the Canadian standard forms of agreement
What is the potential consequence of providing architectural services without a written or oral contract in some jurisdictions?
Being charged with professional misconduct
Why are the Canadian standard forms of agreement recommended for architects?
They have been endorsed by the architectural profession and accepted nationally
Which method is recommended for establishing a fee when the project scope and services have not been determined yet?
Per diem or hourly rates
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?
25% to 35%
What should be included when preparing a fixed fee quotation?
All of the above
What is the added value of creative, thoughtful, and innovative design?
Outweighs the financial savings
According to the text, what is the purpose of architectural services?
To generate value for the client
What is the role of an architect in the long-term sustainability of a capital asset?
To increase building and human performance
What are the five phases of design and construction in architectural services?
Schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, construction phase
What are basic services in architectural projects?
Services agreed upon by the client and architect
Which method of project delivery can result in an increase in both the scope of services and liabilities?
Requests for proposals
What are some of the criteria used to evaluate proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs)?
Both A and B
What should architects do if requests for proposals (RFPs) provide incomplete descriptions of the project and the scope of services required?
All of the above
What should architects do if the terms and conditions required from an RFP may not be insurable under professional liability insurance policies?
Consider not responding to the RFP
Which document provides a full outline of architectural services contemplated for each phase of a design project?
Canadian Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services
What are additional services as defined in the Definitions and General Conditions of RAIC Document Six?
Services that are not included in the initial agreement but are subsequently added with the written agreement of the client and architect
What should architects do to ensure they receive adequate compensation for their professional services?
Obtain the latest fee schedule, tariff of fees, and conditions of engagement from the appropriate provincial or territorial association of architects
What is the purpose of preparing a briefing document outlining the types of services a firm has expertise in?
To inform prospective clients of the services the firm can provide
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