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What is a common step in the process of selecting an architect for a project?
What is a common step in the process of selecting an architect for a project?
- Issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with only a fee proposal requirement
- Asking the firm to present design schemes at a face-to-face interview (correct)
- Providing design work for free before being awarded the commission
- Engaging in financial negotiations before the technical proposal review
What is considered unprofessional and may result in professional misconduct?
What is considered unprofessional and may result in professional misconduct?
- Presenting design work for free before being awarded the commission (correct)
- Selecting an architect through a competitive process
- Involving the client in financial negotiations before reviewing technical proposals
- Providing basic firm information in a one-stage process
What is a key benefit of Quality-Based Selection (QBS) for selecting architects?
What is a key benefit of Quality-Based Selection (QBS) for selecting architects?
- It allows evaluation and negotiation based on best value delivered to the client (correct)
- It ensures the lowest fee is always accepted by the client
- It does not involve any face-to-face interviews
- It is a widely practiced method in Canada but not in the United States
What is the purpose of architectural design competitions?
What is the purpose of architectural design competitions?
What might happen if a firm does not achieve the minimum technical score in the proposal evaluation process?
What might happen if a firm does not achieve the minimum technical score in the proposal evaluation process?
What is a characteristic of design competitions as opposed to other selection methods?
What is a characteristic of design competitions as opposed to other selection methods?
What is a feature of Quality-Based Selection (QBS) in selecting architects?
What is a feature of Quality-Based Selection (QBS) in selecting architects?
What distinguishes Quality-Based Selection (QBS) from other methods of selecting architects?
What distinguishes Quality-Based Selection (QBS) from other methods of selecting architects?
What might be a consequence of providing design work for free before being awarded the commission?
What might be a consequence of providing design work for free before being awarded the commission?
What common step might occur after reviewing the firm's technical proposal during the selection process?
What common step might occur after reviewing the firm's technical proposal during the selection process?
