From the course: Understanding the Architectural Design Process
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Contracts
From the course: Understanding the Architectural Design Process
Contracts
- Why do we need contracts? There are many parties involved in the design and construction of buildings. The architect, client, contractors, subcontractors, and others. Contracts ensure a smooth delivery of each project by defining the scope of the project, and the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved. This helps avoid misunderstandings and conflict. And in this way, a contract is a guiding document you will refer to often. Setting clear expectations. For example, ensuring a standard of care is applied and defining assumptions and baselines for the project scope. Meeting stage requirements. Certain states require written contracts for architects. The most widely used contract form, developed by the American Institute of Architects, is the B101 standard form of agreement between owner and architect, and has been in use for over 100 years. It clearly outlines the scope of the project and the services provided by the architect. The scope definition includes initial…
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