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

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I offer close supervision for the approved design implementation as part of my services during construction time.

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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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: From our experience, when an architect is called out to the field you can expect to pay additional fees.

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: Only if agreed to in the original contract or on a separate contract after design and drafting.

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: Yes
Explanation: We do include CA as part of our fee package

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: No, it is considered an extra service
Explanation: We do construction administration on an hourly fee

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

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: 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.

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