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

Construction Documentation – Drawings Supplemental Service

Why a Client May Need These Services To provide documentation for bidding and execution of construction services

Construction Documentation – Drawings Supplemental Service Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge of construction materials, components, and assemblies Ability to develop construction details consistent with design, performance, and budget objectives Ability to develop specifications to the level of detail required Knowledge of code review processes and procedures Familiarity with procurement of construction services Knowledge of manual and/or computer drawing standards and systems Skill with CAD programs

Construction Documentation – Drawings Supplemental Service Representative Process Tasks Assemble team for drafting, specifications writing, and cost estimating Confirm client expectations for content, detail level, and packaging of construction documents Coordinate specs and drawings from all disciplines Prepare construction drawings based on design development drawings Prepare specifications to accompany drawings Submit documents to building code officials Prepare bid packages Prepare sketches and specifications for change orders during construction

Construction Documentation – Drawings 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 – Drawings 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 – Drawings 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.

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