1.2.2 The Client

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Who is responsible for appointing a representative or authorizing someone to act on their behalf in a construction project?

The contractor

The owner

The client (correct)

The architect

What is the role of the architect in engaging specialists for a project?

To provide topographic survey information

To act as the client's representative

To identify the location and size of the building

To assist the client in engaging specialists (correct)

Why is it important to establish the client's representative early in the project?

To appoint a professional engineer or architect as a representative

To liaise with volunteer committees

To ensure clear and non-conflicting instructions from the client (correct)

To establish a building committee for day-to-day contact with the architect

What are some other methods of project delivery mentioned in the text?

Design-Build, Construction Management, and Public Private Partnerships Signup and view all the answers

Who should give direction to the architect to ensure efficiency in the project?

The client's representative Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'owner' in the context of a construction project?

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

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

Institutional clients Signup and view all the answers

Where can architects find project opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the federal government and other levels of government?

On central electronic bulletin boards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a government client mentioned in the text?

The Village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive Signup and view all the answers

What should architects do to avoid unrealistic expectations from the client?

Clearly define and outline the design and construction process Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumed level of knowledge and dependence on the guidance of a professional, such as an architect, for a client?

Low level of knowledge and dependence Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of managing client relationships for architects?

It is important for architects to develop and sustain client relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the role of a client in architecture?

The client is always the owner of the building. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Who usually holds the ownership or legal title to the land or site and the completed building project?

The client Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of client mentioned in the text?

Architects Signup and view all the answers

In the context of architecture, what is the role of a Design-Builder?

The Design-Builder participates in an Integrated Design Process. Signup and view all the answers

What must the architect address in addition to understanding the distinctions between an owner, a user, and an occupant?

The requirements of each Signup and view all the answers

Who are the stakeholders of a building project?

The users and occupants of the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of occupants in a building project?

To occupy or use the facility on a day-to-day basis Signup and view all the answers

Which client type may have limited authority and be accountable to a committee or board of directors?

Corporate clients Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of corporate clients?

They may be small, family-owned enterprises Signup and view all the answers

Which level of government may have a slow decision-making process for building projects?

Federal government Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of government clients?

They have a democratic decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of BOMA Canada?

To represent the Canadian commercial real estate industry on matters of national concern Signup and view all the answers

Which countries have overseas affiliates of BOMA International?

Australia, Brazil, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and South Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the BOMA/SIOR 2001 Standard for Measuring Floor Area in Industrial Buildings?

To provide a standard for measuring floor area in industrial buildings Signup and view all the answers

When providing professional services, what should the architect have with the client?

A written agreement outlining the services provided, fee, and terms and conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the client in a client-architect agreement?

Providing a program or design brief, construction budget, and required information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) of Canada?

To provide quality education in the commercial property industry Signup and view all the answers