1)Importance of getting your design constructed well.

The construction of building affects the vision of a structure, as it deals with the
appearance-related qualities of the structure. It also impacts the durability of the structure
which in turn imbibes a sense of security in viewers. Hence, the character of the design a
is determined by the quality–quantity relationship of the building material used,
construction methodology. This becomes the main factor of judgement of an Architect’s
work as they say “Building is the living proof of an Architect’s capabilities”. Naturally,
building materials have been an important part of architectural symbolism.

2)What happens when client informs you at a mid-stage that he wants to terminate
your services? How much do you charge him?

Architect shall be paid professional fee in the following stages consistent with the work done
plus other charges and reimbursable expenses as agreed upon :

Retainer Rs. 20M* or 5% of the total fees payable,

On appointment/ Signing of Agreement/ whichever is
acceptance of higher, adjustable at the last stage.
offer.
Stage 1 10% of the total fees payable.
On submitting conceptual designs and rough
estimate of
cost.
Stage 2 20% of the total fees payable less payment
On submitting the required preliminary already made
scheme for the at Stage 1.
Client's approval along with the preliminary
estimate of cost.
Stage 3 30% of the total fees payable less payment
already made at Stages 1 and 2.
a. On incorporating Client's suggestions
and submitting drawings for approval
35% of the total fees payable less payment
from the Client/ statutory authorities,
already made at Stages1 to 3a.
if required.
b. Upon Client's / statutory approval
necessary for commencement of
construction, wherever applicable.
Stage 4 45% of the total fees payable less payment
Upon preparation of working drawings, already made
specifications and at Stages1 to 3a.
schedule of quantities sufficient to prepare
estimate of cost
and preparation of tender documents.
Stage 5 55% of the total fees payable less payment
On inviting, receiving and analysing tenders; already made
advising Client at Stages 1 to 4.
on appointment of contractors.
Stage 6 65% of the total fees payable less payment
already made
On submitting working drawings and details
at Stages 1 to 5.
required for commencement of work at site.
70% of the total fees payable less payment
already made
• On completion of 20% of the at Stages 1 to 6a.
work 75% of the total fees payable less payment
• On completion of 40% of the already made
work at Stages 1 to 6b(i).
80% of the total fees payable less payment
• On completion of 60% of the already made
work at Stages 1 to 6b(ii).
• On completion of 80% of the 85% of the total fees payable less payment
work already made
at Stages 1 to 6b(iii).
• On Virtual Completion 90% of the total fees payable less payment
already made
at Stages 1 to 6b(iv).
Stage 7 100% of the fees payable less payment
On submitting Completion Report and already made at
drawings for issuance various stages and retainer.
of completion/ occupancy certificate by
statutory
authorities, wherever required and on issue
of as built
drawings