SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 The Engineer’s Basic Services consist of the services described in this Article 3 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the usual and customary architectural and interior design services, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design), structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of telecommunications, data, and security) engineering services, and (c) all specialty services identified in the Engineer Contract. § 3.1.1 The Engineer shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of the Engineer’s services, consult with Owner research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during construction, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner. § 3.1.2 The Engineer shall coordinate its services with the services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants. § 3.1.2.1 The Engineer’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracy. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure conformance with the design intent of the Project. § 3.1.2.2 Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, any error, omission, or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the Engineer. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer shall not relieve or release Engineer of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement. § 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Parties for another project. § 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Engineer shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the Engineer’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Contract. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work. The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time reasonably required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not be exceeded by the Engineer without written approval of Owner, except for causes beyond the control of the Engineer Parties. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of construction. § 3.1.4 The Engineer shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the Engineer’s consent. § 3.1.5 The Engineer shall contact and, as necessary, meet with governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Parties shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entities. § 3.1.6 The Engineer shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions required by, governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the Project and by entities providing utility services to the Project, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawings, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entities. § 3.1.7 Until commencement of construction, Engineer shall take minutes and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by Engineer, and Engineer shall provide a copy of these minutes to Owner within seven (7) days of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by the Owner, the Contractor, or a Subcontractor. § 3.1.8 Engineer shall provide written reports to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Owner’s consideration or attention. After commencement of construction, each of the Engineer Parties shall submit written reports regarding their site visits that identify all items requiring the attention of the Contractor or Owner. Reports shall provide notice, if applicable, of potential needs for additional services or changes in the Work, concerns with the Project’s schedule or budget, design deviations from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to Engineer’s right to monthly payment.
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Sources: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 The EngineerArchitect’s Basic Services consist of the services described in this Article 3 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the usual and customary architectural and interior design services, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design), structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of telecommunications, data, and security) engineering services, and (c) all specialty services identified in the Engineer Architect Contract.
§ 3.1.1 The Engineer Architect shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of the EngineerArchitect’s services, consult with Owner research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during construction, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate its services with the services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer Architect shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer Architect becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants.
§ 3.1.2.1 The EngineerArchitect’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer Architect will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer Architect and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracy. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure conformance with the design intent of the Project.
§ 3.1.2.2 Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer Architect becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, any error, omission, or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer Architect becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the EngineerArchitect. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer Architect shall not relieve or release Engineer Architect of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement.
§ 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Architect Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer Architect shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Architect Parties for another project.
§ 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Engineer Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the EngineerArchitect’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Architect Contract. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work. The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time reasonably required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not be exceeded by the Engineer Architect without written approval of Owner, except for causes beyond the control of the Engineer Architect Parties. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer Architect shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of construction.
§ 3.1.4 The Engineer Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the EngineerArchitect’s consent.
§ 3.1.5 The Engineer Architect shall contact and, as necessary, meet with governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Architect Parties shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.6 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions required by, governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the Project and by entities providing utility services to the Project, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawings, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer Architect shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.7 Until commencement of construction, Engineer Architect shall take minutes and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by EngineerArchitect, and Engineer Architect shall provide a copy of these minutes to Owner within seven (7) days of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by the Owner, the Contractor, or a Subcontractor.
§ 3.1.8 Engineer Architect shall provide written reports to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Owner’s consideration or attention. After commencement of construction, each of the Engineer Architect Parties shall submit written reports regarding their site visits that identify all items requiring the attention of the Contractor or Owner. Reports shall provide notice, if applicable, of potential needs for additional services or changes in the Work, concerns with the Project’s schedule or budget, design deviations from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to EngineerArchitect’s right to monthly payment.
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Sources: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 The EngineerArchitect’s design services shall include, but are not limited to, normal structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services. The intent of this agreement is to contain full design services for the project. Therefore, under this Article and all articles under this Agreement, the Architect shall provide all required services necessary in formulating the design and bidding documents for the project including civil engineering, lighting design, technology, telecommunications systems design, AV system design, landscape design, interior design, acoustical design and/or specialty building design consultation as necessary. If the Architect’s in-house personnel do not possess expertise and significant experience in these design disciplines, the Architect shall engage consultants with the required expertise within basic services.
Section 3.1 identifies the exact services to be included as part of design services. Basic Services consist of the services those described in this Article 3 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the include usual and customary architectural and interior design services, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design), structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of telecommunications, data, and security) engineering services. Services not set forth in this Article 3 are Supplemental or Additional Services. § 3.1.0 Prior to execution of any subconsultant agreement, the Architect shall submit to the Owner a list of all proposed subconsultants, together with the proposed scope of services for each, in order to establish to the Owner’s reasonable satisfaction that all aspects of the Project will be designed and (c) all specialty services identified managed by qualified professionals. The Architect shall not enter into any subconsultant agreement to which the Owner has a reasonable objection. Subconsultants shall be those named in Sections 1.1.11.1 and 1.1.11.2 and shall not be changed prior to completion of the Engineer ContractProject without written consent of the Owner, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
§ 3.1.0.1 During the design of the Project, the Architect and its consultants shall visit the Project site as required to obtain available record drawings, investigate the existing buildings and site to understand the project issues and record local and existing conditions. If additional measured drawings are required beyond what is available from the Owner’s records, the Architect shall develop those drawings as part of Basic Services.
§ 3.1.1 The Engineer Architect shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of manage the EngineerArchitect’s services, (including subconsultants), consult with Owner the Owner, research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during constructionmeetings, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate its services with the those services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer Architect shall review information provided by consultants retained directly by the Owner and shall coordinate the work of such consultants with the Architect’s work so as to provide a complete and consistent product at each phase. The Architect shall reasonably be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants.
§ 3.1.2.1 The Engineer’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracy. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure conformance with the design intent of the Project.
§ 3.1.2.2 Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer Architect becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, of any error, omission, or inconsistency in such services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the Engineer. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer shall not relieve or release Engineer of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement.
§ 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Parties for another project.
§ 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Engineer Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the EngineerArchitect’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Contractservices. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work. Work as set forth in the Initial Information.
§ 3.1.3.1 The schedule Architect shall include allowances for periods of time meet with the Owner and make presentations to Owner’s review groups as reasonably required for the Owner’s review, for the performance or requested during each phase of the Owner’s consultants, Project.
§ 3.1.3.2 The Architect shall submit design documents to the Owner at intervals appropriate to the design process for purposes of evaluation and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by . The Architect shall be entitled to rely on timely approvals received in writing from the schedule shall not be exceeded by Owner in the Engineer without written approval of Owner, except for causes beyond the control further development of the Engineer Partiesdesign. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, Owner review and approvals of Design Documents will be as the Project proceeds until the commencement of constructionidentified in Article 3.
§ 3.1.4 The Engineer Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the EngineerArchitect’s consentwritten approval, which shall not be reasonably withheld.
§ 3.1.5 The Engineer Architect shall contact and, as necessary, meet with governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Parties Architect shall design the Project to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, orders, rules and regulations and shall assist the Owner in obtaining required written approval of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the project. Review or approval of the Architect’s documents by the Owner shall not relieve the Architect of any obligation for such compliance or for assistance in obtaining governmental approval by a governmental authority. The Architect shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entitiesentities providing utility services and incorporate said requirements into the Contract Documents.
§ 3.1.6 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions assist the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents required by, for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, and by preparing documents for and attending meetings with governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the design and construction approval of the Project Project. This includes, but is not limited to, completing building code reviews and by entities providing utility services to the Projectsatisfying requirements of local or regional planning and zoning boards, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawingsfire marshals, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities state and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entitiesmunicipal authorities.
§ 3.1.7 Until commencement of construction, Engineer The Architect shall take minutes cooperate with the Owner’s commissioning agent and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by Engineer, and Engineer shall provide a copy of these minutes requested background information, design criteria or other information necessary to conduct commissioning services on the Project. The Architect shall provide assistance to the Owner within seven (7) days of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by and the Owner, the Contractor, ’s commissioning agent to correct any functional or a Subcontractor.
§ 3.1.8 Engineer shall provide written reports to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Owner’s consideration or attention. After commencement of construction, each of the Engineer Parties shall submit written reports regarding their site visits that identify all items requiring the attention of the Contractor or Owner. Reports shall provide notice, if applicable, of potential needs for additional services or changes in the Work, concerns operational problems with the Projectbuilding that may be related to the Architect’s schedule or budget, design deviations from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to Engineer’s right to monthly paymentdesign.
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Sources: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 The EngineerArchitect’s Basic Services consist of the services those described in this Article 3 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the include usual and customary architectural and interior design servicesgeotechnical, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design)civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of telecommunications, data, and security) engineering services, and (c) all specialty services identified . Services not set forth in the Engineer Contractthis Article 3 are Supplemental or Additional Services.
§ 3.1.1 The Engineer Architect shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of manage the EngineerArchitect’s services, consult with Owner research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during constructionmeetings, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate its services with the those services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer becomes aware consultants provided the Architect is not aware, or should not reasonably be aware, of any error, omission omission, or inconsistency in such services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants.
§ 3.1.2.1 The Engineer’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracyinformation. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure conformance with the design intent of the Project.
§ 3.1.2.2 Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer Architect becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, of any error, omission, or inconsistency in such services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the Engineer. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer shall not relieve or release Engineer of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement.
§ 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Parties for another project.
§ 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Engineer Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the EngineerArchitect’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Contractservices. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work. The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time reasonably required for Work as set forth in the Owner’s review, for the performance of the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not be exceeded by the Engineer without written approval of Owner, except for causes beyond the control of the Engineer Parties. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of constructionInitial Information.
§ 3.1.4 The Engineer Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the EngineerArchitect’s consentapproval.
§ 3.1.5 The Engineer Architect shall contact and, as necessary, meet with t governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Parties Architect shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.6 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions be responsible for filing documents required by, for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the Project and by entities providing utility services to the Project, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawings, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.7 Until commencement To the extent required during each Phase of construction, Engineer shall take minutes and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by EngineerBasic Services, and Engineer as a part of Basic Services, Architect shall:
.1 Based upon information provided by Owner and observation at the site of all conditions reasonably ascertainable, prepare plans for the improvements which shall be consistent with existing site conditions and dimensions and provide a copy of these minutes reasonable services to investigate existing conditions, or facilities or to make measured drawings, or other information furnished by Owner within seven (7) days as may be required by the Architect in performing its services hereunder. Unless otherwise agreed, Architect shall have no responsibility to investigate subsurface conditions or to provide surveys or topographical maps, but shall advise Owner when investigations, testing, surveys or topographical maps are required or are prudent and shall review such investigations, tests, surveys and topographical maps when obtained and take them into consideration when performing its services.
.2 Prior to the Final Construction documents, prepare additional drawings or modifications to approved Design or Construction Documents to effect cost reductions so long as such
.3 The Architect shall, as requested by Owner, attend meetings of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by the OwnerGuilford County Board of Education, the ContractorGuilford County Board of Commissioners, and/or meetings with the Superintendent of Guilford County Schools (or a Subcontractor.
§ 3.1.8 Engineer shall provide written reports designee) to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates report on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Project.
.4 The Architect shall participate as requested in meetings with Owner’s consideration staff, Construction Manager, and / or attention. After commencement Construction Manager at Risk to review the Project, receive input from Owner and provide responses to input.
.5 The Architect’s representative shall meet as needed, but at least monthly, with the Designee of the Owner’s School Superintendent to update the Designee on the status of the Project.
.6 The Owner shall pay for and the Architect shall request, expedite, and obtain or assist the Contractor, where appropriate, with obtaining all necessary permits and approvals, including, but not limited to, zoning approvals required for the construction, each use or occupancy of permit structures, roadways, utilities or for permanent changes in existing facilities.
§ 3.1.8 At the Owner’s request, during all phases of the Engineer Parties Project, the Architect shall submit written reports regarding their site visits prepare such estimates as may be required to assure itself that identify all items requiring the attention estimated Project cost is within the Owner’s budget and shall supply such data, information or estimates as the Owner may require to demonstrate that the Project cost is within the Owner’s budget. Architect shall also work closely with Owner and its Construction Manager at Risk, if any, to provide value engineering in order to insure the design is cost efficient and constructible within the time frame required. Should any estimate of the Contractor Construction Manager at Risk indicate the estimated Project cost may exceed the Owner’s budget, the Architect will work closely with the Construction Manager at Risk to resolve any discrepancy between the respective estimates of the Architect on the one hand and the Construction Manager at Risk on the other to the reasonable satisfaction of the Owner and / or shall provide additional value engineering services to ensure the Project is constructible within the Owner’s budget. Estimating and value engineering services pursuant to this provision will be provided by the Architect as basic services at no additional cost to the Owner.
§ 3.1.9 With each Design Phase submittal through completion of Construction Drawings and each interim, revisionary or subsequent design submittal of the Architect to the Owner, the Architect shall make the following representation in writing: “The Drawings, specifications and other documents submitted herewith, in my/our professional judgment, fulfill the Program of Requirements consistent with the Design Standards and the work indicated by them may be purchased by the Owner in a construction contract or contracts, the total price of which will not exceed Dollars ($ ) and may be constructed completely within said contract price and an appropriate in-progress contingency fund of percent ( %) of said price. Further, in my/our professional judgment, the above mentioned documents submitted herewith have been prepared in accordance with the Architect Services Agreement.”
§ 3.1.10 The Architect shall manage the Architect’s services, consult with the Owner, research applicable design criteria, attend Project meetings, communicate with members of the Project team and report progress to the Owner. Reports The Architect shall provide noticeendeavor to make a written record of all significant meetings, if applicableconferences, discussions and decisions made between and / or among the Owner, Architect, or Contractor(s) during all phases of potential needs for additional services or changes the Project and concerning any material condition in the Workrequirements, concerns with scope, performance and / or sequence of the Project’s schedule work and to provide a copy of such record to the Owner and to the Contractor(s) upon request. It shall also be the duty of the Architect, as part of Basic Services, to attend meetings of the Board of Education or budget, design deviations any other meetings related to this Project as may be deemed necessary from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between time to time by the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to Engineer’s right to monthly paymentOwner.
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Sources: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 The EngineerArchitect’s Basic Services consist of the services described in this Article 3 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the usual and customary architectural and interior design services, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design), structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of telecommunications, data, and security) engineering services, and (c) all specialty services identified in the Engineer Architect Contract.
§ 3.1.1 The Engineer Architect shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of the EngineerArchitect’s services, consult with Owner research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during construction, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate its services with the services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer Architect shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer Architect becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants.
§ 3.1.2.1 The EngineerArchitect’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer Architect will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer Architect and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracy. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure confirm conformance with the design intent of the Project.
§ 3.1.2.2 Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer Architect becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, any error, omission, or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer Architect becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the EngineerArchitect. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer Architect shall not relieve or release Engineer Architect of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement.
§ 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Architect Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer Architect shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, to the extent arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Architect Parties for another project.
§ 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Engineer Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the EngineerArchitect’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Architect Contract. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work. The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time reasonably required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not be exceeded by the Engineer Architect without written approval of Owner, except for causes beyond the control of the Engineer Architect Parties. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer Architect shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of construction.
§ 3.1.4 The Engineer Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the EngineerArchitect’s consent.
§ 3.1.5 The Engineer Architect shall contact and, as necessary, meet with governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Architect Parties shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.6 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions required by, governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the Project and by entities providing utility services to the Project, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawings, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer Architect shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.7 Until commencement of construction, Engineer Architect shall take minutes and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by EngineerArchitect, and Engineer Architect shall provide a copy of these minutes to Owner within seven (7) days of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by the Owner, the Contractor, or a Subcontractor.
§ 3.1.8 Engineer Architect shall provide written reports to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Owner’s consideration or attention. After commencement of construction, each of the Engineer Architect Parties shall submit written reports regarding their site visits that identify all items requiring the attention of the Contractor or Owner. Reports shall provide notice, if applicable, of potential needs for additional services or changes in the Work, concerns with the Project’s schedule or budget, design deviations from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to EngineerArchitect’s right to monthly payment.
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Sources: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 2.1 The EngineerArchitect’s Basic Services consist of the services those described in this Article 3 2 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the include usual and customary architectural structural, mechanical, and interior design electrical engineering services, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design). Services not set forth in this Article 2 are Supplemental or Additional Services.civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of engineering services; site/landscape, telecommunications, /data, furniture, furnishings and security) engineering services, equipment design; and (c) all specialty services identified in the Engineer Contractdetailed cost estimating.
§ 3.1.1 2.1.1 The Engineer Architect shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of manage the EngineerArchitect’s services, consult with Owner research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during constructionmeetings, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 2.1.2 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate its services with the those services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants.
§ 3.1.2.1 The Engineer’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracy. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure conformance with the design intent of the Project.
§ 3.1.2.2 Engineer Architect shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer Architect becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, of any error, omission, or inconsistency in such services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the Engineer. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer shall not relieve or release Engineer of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement.
§ 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Parties for another project.
§ 3.1.3 2.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this the Agreement, the Engineer Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the EngineerArchitect’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Contractservices. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the WorkWork as set forth in the Initial Information. The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time reasonably required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the Engineer without written approval of Architect or Owner, except for causes beyond the control of the Engineer Parties. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer Architect shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of construction.
§ 3.1.4 2.1.4 The Engineer Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the EngineerArchitect’s consentwritten approval.
§ 3.1.5 2.1.5 The Engineer Architect shall contact and, as necessary, meet with governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Parties Architect shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.6 2.1.6 The Engineer Architect shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions assist the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents required by, for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the Project and by entities providing utility services to the Project, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawings, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.7 Until commencement of construction, Engineer shall take minutes and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by Engineer, and Engineer shall provide a copy of these minutes to Owner within seven (7) days of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by the Owner, the Contractor, or a Subcontractor.
§ 3.1.8 Engineer shall provide written reports to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Owner’s consideration or attention. After commencement of construction, each of the Engineer Parties shall submit written reports regarding their site visits that identify all items requiring the attention of the Contractor or Owner. Reports shall provide notice, if applicable, of potential needs for additional services or changes in the Work, concerns with the Project’s schedule or budget, design deviations from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to Engineer’s right to monthly payment.
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Sources: Architect's Services Agreement
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. § 3.1 The Engineer’s Basic Services consist of the services described in this Article 3 and elsewhere in the Agreement, including (a) the usual and customary architectural and interior design services, (b) the usual and customary civil (with landscape design), structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical (with low voltage wiring of telecommunications, data, and security) engineering services, and (c) all specialty services identified in the Engineer Contract.
§ 3.1.1 The Engineer shall provide, manage, and coordinate all of the Engineer’s services, consult with Owner research applicable design criteria, schedule, attend, and manage Project meetings during the design phases, attend Project meetings and visit the Project site during construction, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress and observations to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Engineer shall coordinate its services with the services and information provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants, and Engineer shall incorporate such services and information into the Drawings and Specifications as appropriate. The Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to Owner if Engineer becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or Owner’s consultants.
§ 3.1.2.1 The Engineer’s services shall include the exercise of usual and customary professional care to perform reasonable investigation of the existing conditions, of the accuracy of Owner furnished drawings, and of other information provided by Owner. If materials or equipment tests are required to more accurately determine existing conditions, Engineer will recommend that Owner provide these tests, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by Owner. If tests are recommended by Engineer and provided at Owner’s expense, Engineer shall be entitled to reasonably rely on their accuracy. The purpose of the investigations and verifications referenced herein is to insure conformance with the design intent of the Project.
§ 3.1.2.2 Engineer shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Engineer becomes aware of, or has concerns regarding, any error, omission, or inconsistency in services or information provided by Owner or the Owner’s consultants, or if Engineer becomes aware of any deviations or inconsistencies between these services or information and any services, information, or documents provided, or to be provided, by the Engineer. Owner’s use of a consultant to supplement or review the services of Engineer shall not relieve or release Engineer of its obligations or duties, or waive any of Owner’s rights, under or arising out of the Agreement.
§ 3.1.2.3 In the event the Engineer Parties use drawings furnished by Owner that are instruments of service by others for another project, Engineer shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service by any of the Engineer Parties for another project.
§ 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Engineer shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the Engineer’s services consistent with the schedules in the Engineer Contract. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work. The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time reasonably required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not be exceeded by the Engineer without written approval of Owner, except for causes beyond the control of the Engineer Parties. With the Owner’s approval, the Engineer shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of construction.The
§ 3.1.4 The Engineer shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance of non-conforming Work, made or given without the Engineer’s consent.
§ 3.1.5 The Engineer shall contact and, as necessary, meet with governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and entities providing utility services to the Project. The Engineer Parties shall respond to applicable design requirements imposed by those authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.6 The Engineer shall coordinate with, and manage all submissions required by, governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the Project and by entities providing utility services to the Project, shall prepare minutes of all meetings with these authorities and entities, shall prepare and file all submittal documents, drawings, and special requests required by the approval process of these authorities and entities, and shall make the design modifications and supplementary or clarifying submittals as required to obtain final approvals and authorizations for the Project from these authorities and entities. Engineer shall copy Owner on all meeting minutes, submittals, approvals, correspondence, and other written communications with these authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.7 Until commencement of construction, Engineer shall take minutes and attendance at all meetings regarding the Project that are attended by Engineer, and Engineer shall provide a copy of these minutes to Owner within seven (7) days of the meeting if the meeting is also attended by the Owner, the Contractor, or a Subcontractor.
§ 3.1.8 Engineer shall provide written reports to Owner. Until commencement of construction, reports shall be monthly regarding the status of the design and schedule, including updates on the status of the design for each discipline and items requiring Owner’s consideration or attention. After commencement of construction, each of the Engineer Parties shall submit written reports regarding their site visits that identify all items requiring the attention of the Contractor or Owner. Reports shall provide notice, if applicable, of potential needs for additional services or changes in the Work, concerns with the Project’s schedule or budget, design deviations from previously approved plans, known or suspected deviations between the Work and the Contract Documents and deviations from the construction schedule, known or suspected defects or deficiencies in the Work, and known or suspected errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the Construction Documents. Receipt of these reports shall be a condition precedent to Engineer’s right to monthly payment.
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Sources: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect