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Comprehensive Architectural Services

Comprehensive Architectural Services

SPP 206

Comprehensive Architectural Services

concept crystallized through the years in response to the demands of emerging complex building projects. The transition of the architectural profession from providing “basic” and “additional” services to that of a comprehensive nature

Architect (comprehensive architectural services)

1. prime professional; He functions as creator, author, and coordinator of the building design which becomes the basis for the construction of a project.

Architect (comprehensive architectural services)

2. act as the agent of the Client in procuring and coordinating the necessary services required by a project

1. Project Management

Owner hires an Architect or a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Architectural Services (CAS)

2. Project Management

management activities over and above the normal architectural and engineering (A&E) services carried out during the pre-design, design and construction phase. The over-all objective is to have control over time, cost and quality relative to the construction of a project

Pre-Construction Phase

As early as during the design development phase, the Project Manager (PM) should conduct regular consultations with the Owner and with the Architects and Engineers (for A&E services) on all aspects of planning for the project.

Construction Phase

If the Project Manager (PM) also serves as the Construction Manager (CM) to oversee time, cost and quality control during the construction of the project, he shall provide the services detailed under SPP Documents 204-A and/or 204-B.

Dual role of PM and CM/ overall coordinator

manner of providing services of comprehensive architectural services

PM hires CM or PM also CM; Fulltime Supervisor can be PM or hired by Owner

manner of providing services of PM

PM

(whether individual or firm) operates as a member of an Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team

Architect and the Specialist Consultants (SCs)

have prime responsibility for the plan/design of the project

Engineers

responsible for their respective engineering plans

Contractor

responsible for his men and equipment and the delivery of the project

Owner

makes decisions on the project and assures that funds are available to complete the project

Project Manager

primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control. He will plan, program and monitor the various activities, and will act as an adviser on material costs and construction methods

Percentage basis as stated in Architect’s guidelines

method of compensation of PM