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

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 offer close supervision for the approved design implementation as part of my services during construction time.

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Some architects add it to the base fee. We reduce our base fee accordingly and add this as an extra service on an hourly or monthly basis as construction administration tends to have many unknowns.

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: Construction administration can be made a part of contract, although it is not a part of the base cost

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: Not sure
Explanation: I can provide that service if the client chooses

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: It depends on your agreement and may or may not be considered an extra service. However, architects provide a service - not a product. Construction Documents are not a product they are a conveyance of intellectual service. If Construction Administration is not included how can the architect truly complete the project and the Client truly know if what he designed and specified was actually constructed?

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: It is not part of my fee. I focus on developing quality plans and matching the customer with a good builder.

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: It is considered a Basic Service. However, on smaller projects Owners sometimes elect to omit this service. This is a mistake! Construction costs will increase and the Owner may not get what they are entitle to get. There is no substitution for experience!

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: i recommend some construction contract administration, so I automatically include some in my contract. There are may phases to the process. There are standardized contract documents. They can be a little too 'legalize' so I only use them on large projects.

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: From our experience, when an architect is called out to the field you can expect to pay additional fees.

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: Only if agreed to in the original contract or on a separate contract after design and drafting.

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: We do include CA as part of our fee package

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: We do construction administration on an hourly fee

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

Answer: Yes
Explanation: we include construction administration

Answer: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: ON residential projects the service is additional since may owners prefer working directly with the contractor. Commercial jobs the construction administration is normally included.

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: We will offer Construction Administration services based on the client's agreement.

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: Depending on the project (size, scope, contractor and other professionals on the job) architectural services may conclude with design (and permits). While it is ALWAYS a good idea to keep the designer/architect on the job (whether to fix the unforeseen, or to own the problems of the design), some clients prefer leaving it to the contractor.