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Stage 0 > Strategic Definition
Box 0/1: Extracts from ARB Architects Code: Standards of Conduct and Practice
2010 version
Provisions of the Architects Code to be taken into account when forming a
contract include the following:
4.4 You are expected to ensure that before you undertake any professional work you
have entered into a written agreement with the client which adequately covers:
• the contracting parties;
• the scope of the work;
• the fee or method of calculating it;
• who will be responsible for what;
• any constraints or limitations on the responsibilities of the parties;
• the provisions for suspension or termination of the agreement;
• a statement that you have adequate and appropriate insurance cover as
specified by the Board;
• your complaints-handling procedure (see Standard 10), including details of any
special arrangements for resolving disputes (e.g. arbitration).
4.5 Any agreed variations to the written agreement should be recorded in writing.
4.6 You are expected to ensure that your client agreements record that you are
registered with the Architects Registration Board and that you are subject to this
Code; and that the client can refer a complaint to the Board if your conduct or
competence appears to fall short of the standards in the Code.
4.7 You should make clear to the client the extent to which any of your architectural
services are being subcontracted.
6.1 You are expected to carry out your work promptly and with skill and care and in
accordance with the terms of your engagement.
6.2 You should carry out your professional work without undue delay and, so far is
reasonably practicable, in accordance with any timescale and cost limits agreed
with your client.
6.3 You are expected to keep your client informed of the progress of work
undertaken on their behalf and of any issue which may significantly affect its
quality or cost.
6.4 You should, when acting between parties or giving advice, exercise impartial
and independent professional judgement. If you are to act as both architect and
contractor you should make it clear in writing that your advice will no longer be
impartial.
8.1 You are expected to have adequate and appropriate insurance cover for you,
your practice and your employees. You should ensure that your insurance is
adequate to meet a claim, whenever it is made.
10.1 You are expected to have a written procedure for prompt and courteous
handling of complaints which will be in accordance with the Code and provide
this to clients. This should include the name of the architect who will respond to
complaints.
