Common use of Considerations for Design Clause in Contracts

Considerations for Design. The Design Professional shall review the Predesign Study with the Owner to confirm its understanding of the Owner’s requirements. The Design Professional shall assist the Owner in refining or making clarifications to the Owner’s requirements for the Project. If extensive changes from the Predesign Study are required, the Design Professional’s compensation and schedule may be equitably adjusted. In the event no Predesign Study exists, the Design Professional shall design in accordance with the Project scope and Design Guidelines provided by the Owner, taking into consideration the value of alternative materials, building systems, equipment, maintenance costs, budget, and other considerations in its design.