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degree of involvement with either the employer client or the contractor client
will vary depending on the particular arrangements but the architect has no
stated function in connection with the Building Contract.
Typical duties – employer client
Typical duties of an architect appointed as consultant to an employer client
might include:
•• advising on the initial brief
•• informing the employer client of duties under the CDM Regulations
•• carrying out a Site Appraisal
•• advising on the appointment of other consultants
•• advising on and taking part in discussions with statutory and other bodies
•• preparing outline proposals and making application for outline planning
permission
•• advising on development of the brief for the Employer’s Requirements
•• developing design concept drawings as appropriate for the Employer’s
Requirements
•• advising on tendering procedures
•• advising on contract matters
•• examining the Contractor’s Proposals, including design and the contract sum
analysis, and offering advice
•• acting as the Employer’s Agent under the Building Contract during the
construction of the works
•• visiting the site during construction and reporting back to the employer client
•• advising the employer client on their obligations under the Building Contract
and assisting in the drafting of statements
•• inspecting the works on behalf of the employer client prior to Practical
Completion and offering advice
•• checking the contractor’s as-built drawings and the operating and maintenance
manuals
• a dvising the employer client on the Employer’s Final Account and Employer’s
Final Statement as appropriate.
Typical duties – contractor client
Typical duties of an architect appointed as consultant to a contractor client might
include:
•• examining the Employer’s Requirements and all available information, and
discussing a strategy for tendering
•• visiting the site and noting all relevant constraints
•• checking arrangements for compliance with the CDM Regulations
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