SCOPE OF ARCHITECT

Submitted by- Bharat Verma and Tarun Sharma

Submitted to- Nishant saxena sir

B.Arch. VII semester

ASAP, AUR, Jaipur
CLIENTS BRIEF
 The architect ascertains the client’s requirement of the project, like its design
appearance, financial budget and time frame
 He prepares in agreement with the client, a program of his requirements
 He visits the site and examines the site constraints, potential and the surroundings
environment
 He examines the Codes, Legislation and standards as they affect the project.
 He acquaints the Client with the Condit ions of Engagement and Scale of Charges as
prescribed by the Council of Architecture.
 The Client engages the Arch intact and both effectively enter an agreement by
signing a standard Letter of Appointment.
CONCEPT DESIGN
 The Architect prepares a report on site evaluation, state of existing buildings, if any;
and analysis and impact of proposed development on the immediate environment.
 He obtains from the Client or gets a detailed topographical survey of the site,
prepared at the Clients expense. This survey shall include all the necessary data
related to the existing structure, existing public utility lines, trees, pavements, roads,
restrict ions, easements and boundaries.
 He obtains from the Client or gets soil tests, site borings or such other tests on sub-
soil conditions done at the Clients expense.
 He prepares conceptual designs to explain his understanding of the Client's
requirements.
 He prepares a rough estimate of the cost of the project on the basis of the area.
Under no circumstance does the Architect guarantee such estimate of cost.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND DRAWING
 The Architect modifies the conceptual designs incorporating required changes.
 He prepares the preliminary drawings, sketches, study model etc., for the Client's
approval.
 He prepares a preliminary estimate of cost on the basis of the area.
DRAWINGS FOR CLIENTS I STATUTORY APPROVALS
 The Architect incorporates any more suggestions of the Client.
 He then prepares drawings necessary for approval from the Client I statutory
authorities.
 He ensures compliance with codes, standards and legislation as applicable.
 He assists the Client in obtaining the statutory approval, if required.
WORKING DRAWINGS AND TENDER DOCUMENTS
  The Architect involves Engineering Consultants like Structural, Electrical, Sanitary &
Plumbing consultants in the project at this stage.
 The Architect provides the Consultants with all the necessary information to allow
them to perform their specialist work.
 He prepares Working Drawings, Specifications and Schedule of Quantities sufficient
to prepare an Estimate of Cost (in consultation with his consultants).
 He advises the Client and gets approval on the form of Contract and method of
placing the Contract.
 He prepares a short list of suitable Contractors with appropriate justification.
 He prepares Tender drawings including large scale details and Tender documents
including mode of measurement, method of payments, quality control procedures
and other Conditions of Contract, to describe the whole project adequately for the
purpose of placing the main Contract.
APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTORS
 The Architect invites, receives and ana lyses Tenders.
 He advises the Client on the appointment of the Contractor.
CONSTRUCTION
 The Architect prepares Working Drawings and details for the proper execution of
works during construction.
 He issues sufficient copies of working drawings, schedules, specifications, Bill of
Quantities and other contract documents to the Contractors for the proper execution
of works.
 He approves the Works Progress Schedule prepared by the Contractors.
 He approves samples of various elements and components.
 He checks and approves shop drawings submitted by the Contractors and Vendors
 He advises the Client to appoint and pay a Construction Manager or Clerk of Works or
Site Supervisor, (who shall work under the guidance of the Architect), for the day-to-
day supervision at site, in order to ensure that the work at site proceeds in
accordance with the contract documents and drawings.
 He attends conferences, meetings to ensure that the project proceeds generally in
accordance with the conditions of contract.
 He visits the site at intervals mutually agreed upon, to inspect and evaluate the
construction work and keeps the client informed on the quality and progress of work.
Where necessary, he clarifies any decision and offers interpretation of the drawings
and specifications at site.
 He shall ensure that the drawings are being correctly interpreted at site, and the
finishing is of acceptable quality. In case of adverse certification, the payments of the
Contractor shall be withheld until the defects have been rectified.
  He advises the Client if the Contract time is likely to be varied, or if the total
authorized expenditure is likely to be exceeded.
 The Architect checks the Contractors applications for payment (Bills) with the help of
the site engineers and issues Certificates authorizing payment.
 He issues Certificate of Virtual Completion of works.
COMPLETION
 The Architect prepares and submits completion reports and drawings
 He assists the Client in obtaining Completion or Occupation Certificate from the
Statutory Authorities wherever required.
 He issues two sets of as-built drawings including services and structures. for the
project as required.
ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION
 The Architect shall keep the Client informed about the progress of work in his Office.
 The Architect shall appoint specialized Consultants, in consultation with the Client, if
necessary.
 The Architect shall be responsible for the direction and integration of the Consultants
work. However, the Consultants shall be responsible for the calculations, detailed
design and periodic inspection of the work entrusted to them.
 The Architect shall not make any deviations, alterations or omissions from the
approved drawings, involving financial implications, without the prior consent of the
Client.
 No change shall be made at site from the approved drawings and specifications,
without the consent of the Architect