Growing the Value of Your Firm through Supplemental Architectural Services May 2011

Construction Documentation – Specifications Supplemental Service

Why a Client May Need These Services When engaging architectural services to prepare documentation for new construction

Construction Documentation – Specifications Supplemental Service Knowledge and Skills Required In-depth knowledge of building materials and products Knowledge of material standards and testing methods Knowledge of construction methods and techniques Detail oriented with creative problem-solving ability Strong investigative skills Ability to communicate complex issues in writing

Construction Documentation – Specifications Supplemental Service Representative Process Tasks Establish need or desired level of performance* Define evaluation criteria* Prioritize criteria* Investigate options* Evaluate options against established criteria* Document research findings and recommendations* Prepare specification documents * These activities and tasks may be expanded in projects for which material performance is highly critical, for which materials do not yet exist to satisfy a specific need, when the client seeks a broader range of material options, or when the client desires to qualify new or untested materials.

Construction Documentation – Specifications Supplemental Service Contract Document to Use B102–2007 (formerly B141–1997 Part 1), Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s Services AIA Document B102™–2007 replaces and serves the same purpose as AIA Document B141™–1997 Part 1. AIA Document B102–2007 is a standard form of agreement between owner and architect that contains terms and conditions and compensation details. B102–2007 does not include a scope of architect’s services, which must be inserted in Article 1 or attached as an exhibit. The separation of the scope of services from the owner/architect agreement allows users the freedom to append alternative scopes of services. Articles to incorporate supplemental services and special conditions ARTICLE 1 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES ARTICLE 8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Construction Documentation – Specifications Supplemental Service Contract article to insert services that the architect will be providing: ARTICLE 1 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES § 1.1 The Architect shall provide the following professional services: (Describe the scope of the Architect’s services or identify an exhibit or scope of services document setting forth the Architect’s services and incorporated into this document in Section 9.2)

Construction Documentation – Specifications Supplemental Service Another article to be aware of is: ARTICLE 8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Special terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are inserted here.

Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (Handbook or HPP) is the most comprehensive reference available about architecture practice. Its breadth makes it a unique one-stop resource for licensed architects, for professionals aspiring to be architects, and for those engaged in or associated with the building design community. As the centerpiece publication of the American Institute of Architects, the Handbook fulfills the Institute’s goal to “Be the Authoritative Source: Be the recognized leader for knowledge about the practice and profession of architecture.” (2010–2015 AIA Strategic Plan, p. 4 plan approved December 2009).

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