Is construction administration considered part of an architect's base design fee?

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Architectural designers typically don't provide construction management. They provided construction drawings and specifications.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: We provide Add Services for Construction Administration, along with Project Scheduling, and other services.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Architects do not direct the the contractor, merely observe that the work is progressing according to the legal, approved documents.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I tend to charge for this service hourly because the amount of service required greatly varies based on the contractor hired by the owner. If the owner picks a bad contractor, this phase could take 10 hours a week. If the owner picks a highly competent contractor, this could be 2 hours a month. I usually recommend a certain number of hours of service towards this phase based on the project size and scope that I feel is appropriate for a good contractor and to help keep the project on schedule.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Administration during construction is typical on an on-call basis, since by the time construction begins, our clients are typically dealing almost exclusively with the contractor or subcontractors. If desired, however, we will provide regular construction observation and administration.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Assist with selection of project materials and fixtures. Follow up with reviewer after project inspections. Maintain open and constant communication with subcontractors about the project progress.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Construction administration can be included, depending on the scope, size, and time frame of the project.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: We often consider construction administration to be part of our contracts because we are a design build firm and we don't design projects that we don't build.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: dak tailors our services to the clients budget. If a clinet request FULL SERVICES construction administration is included in the architects base fee.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: An architect, for his own protection needs to monitor the construction to make sure the work meets the approved plans, and this should be figured in to the agreement. But to administrate the construction it would depend upon the type of project.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: At least this is how i structure my services, that way we keep the fees down for our clients.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I always include fees for contract administration. I believe is it important to remain engaged during construction to advise and protect the client.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Typically, especially on new ground-up projects (excluding additions and renovations) I consider construction administration part of a base fee but have provided fees excluding construction administration and offering it as an hourly, as needed, fee. Ensuring that the project gets constructed as close to the design and specifications as possible should be of high importance to an owner/client.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: If it is a percentage of construction contract

Answer: Yes
Explanation: There is a separate section in our proposals for construction administration.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It's optional.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: I can do Construction Administration, if required by the client.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It is always best to have the Architect provide construction administration. Sometimes the client may want someone else to provide this service or request that the Architect not include construction administration in the initial proposal. In those cases the construction administration would be considered an additional service.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: In modern times many clients are well versed in construction methods and administering the project is a task they can fulfill while saving money. Our firm understands this but still allows the client to make inquires when necessary. Our construction administration services are per hour with a predetermined allotment of time agreed on by both parties.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: My fee proposals are based on providing construction - building permit drawings. Construction administration is a basic architectural service, but I offer it as an hourly as requested service.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Typically an architect will have so many girls visitations to site and coordinate drawings with contractors and vendors. If the service is needed daily then that would then incur extra charge. This would be considered mod coordinator or project manager.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Construction Administration can be included in a base fee, depending on your scope of work and needs.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Architects generally provide design and engineering services only. Supervising or overseeing the actual construction can be provided, but will typically be at an extra fee.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Construction administration is a very important part of the architects reaponsibility. We provide this as part of our base service.

Answer: Yes
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: We encourage our clients to retain us for construction administration services to assures that a project is executed as designed. We assist clients in preparing their project budget and in determining the design services required to best achieve it.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Architects love sitting inside the office. General Contractors are paid considerably to take the bad news to the Architect's desk.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: The project scope can vary

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Yes, this is an extra service, typically.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: No, it is part of a comprehensive fee.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Again, it depends on the client's requirements. We can structure the contract based on the client and the project. We would always recommend including Construction Administration services in almost all project, for the client's own protection.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Some people would not prefer this service, so I leave as an extra so they can get a cheaper fee if necessary for their budget.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Very important historically but not always contracted. If the Owner has full confidence in a custom home builder then he/she may forgo CA.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Traditionally yes, but not all clients want to pay for this service. Typically those clients that have been through a construction project before realize the value of this service and are more likely to request this be included in the proposed scope of work.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: $160 per visit. A normal visit is a half day

Answer: Yes
Explanation: My contact generally provides for construction administration at an hours rate. I find this an equitable solution so not to over state the time needed for the construction process.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Architects run there shops on an individual basis

Answer: Yes
Explanation: If the client wants us to provided construction administration we will.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: we include construction administration

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It really depends. In my state CA for commercial projects is required by law. So, it is included in the base fee. For residential projects, it is not required. So, it is usually an additional service.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: The builder is responsible for over-seeing the project.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: it is if the client pays for full services. If the client wishes us not to perform this service it can be deducted from the contract language and removed from the services fee.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Of course that is dependent upon the contract used. However, the only way to get 100% of what is designed is having the architect providing Construction Administration. Also, it usually saves more money then it costs.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Construction Administration, like Design, can vary greatly as a percentage of the work done on a particular project

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: We typically include construction administration as an optional service. Many people will just do this hourly, on an as-needed basis.

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: This varies from one company to the next, but is a separate service for us.