THE DUTIES OF CLIENT, CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS.PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONThe Architects profession includes:BUSINESS Deals with clients money.TECHNOLOGY Planning, designing, controlling and co-ordination of all activities.JUDICIAL Administration of contract between owner and contractor and resolving any difference between them as and when they arise.

CONSULTANTCO-CONSULTANTSSUB-CONTRACTORVENDORPRIME CONTRACTORCLIENTBASIC RELATIONSHIP AMONG KEY PARTICIPANTS IN A BUILDING PROJECT:CONSULTANTCLIENTPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTCO-CONSULTANTSPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTSUB-CONTRACTORCO-CONSULTANTSPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTVENDORSUB-CONTRACTORCO-CONSULTANTSPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTCONSULTANTCLIENTPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTCO-CONSULTANTSPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTSUB-CONTRACTORCO-CONSULTANTSPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENTVENDORSUB-CONTRACTORCO-CONSULTANTSPRIME CONTRACTORCONSULTANTCLIENT

DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECTWITH THE CLIENT:Furnish a contract with outlines:ResponsibilitiesRemunerationCopyrightMode of payment of feesDispute resolutionTermination of contract

DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECTBETWEEN CLIENT AND CONTRACTOR:Duties of architect relate to:Extension of timeVariationsRemoval of defective workInterpretations of conditions of contractModification of designCertification of payments

DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECTSTATUTORY BODIES:Approval of plans by the local authoritiesDesign and execution of works as per building by-laws and regulationsEnvironmental clearance where necessaryClearance of other bodies such as Archaeological Survey of India, Airport Authority of India etc. as per requirement

DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECTINDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS:Compliance to code of conductCompliance to scale of professional changes as prescribed by the IIAAdherence to rules for architectural competitions

DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECT IF HE HAS HIS OWN INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:After getting the work he has to prepare sketch schemes, final scheme, prepare working drawings, estimates, call tenders, select a contractor, obtain municipal sanction, supervise construction, oversee its completion in all respects.Selection of contractors and consultantsEnsure coordination of key players contractors, client, regulatory authorities, sub-contractors and vendors.Analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities that the project offers and threats/problems which can affect the execution of the project.Accounts Cashbook, ledger, profit and loss account, assets and liabilities and balance sheet are all to be maintained as per standard accounting practice.All records must be accurately maintained on site including field records, muster roll etc.

DUTIES OF THE CLIENTProvide detailed requirements of the project.Provide property lease/ownership documents.Provide a site plan showing boundaries, contours, existing physical features such as roads, trees, paths, structures, services and utilities.Furnish reports on soil conditions and conduct soil and water level tests if required.Furnish specific conditions, statutory stipulations, codes of practice, schedule of rates etc. to be practised.Pay all fees, levies, security deposits and expenses.Give effect to the pofessional advice of the architect and not make changes without his permission.Honour the architects bills within 1 month of submission.

DUTIES OF THE CONTRACTOR/SUB-CONTRACTORFurnish all goods, materials and services as per the contract.Submit complete and accurate reports and invoices/bills as per schedule in contract.Respect the copyright of drawings and information.Ensure quality control on site.Furnish estimates and requirements.Follow drawings without making changes without the architects permission.Supervision on site.

DUTIES OF THE CONTRACTOR/SUB-CONTRACTORSpecify scope of work.Define the completion period for the work assigned.Define a schedule of work with stipulated time periods assigned for each task.Define estimates of materials and overheads.Define terms of payment and schedule of payment.Define penalty clauses.Define labour requirements and keep updated muster roll on site.Specify Bill of Quantities.

TYPES OF CONSULTANTSStructural (Civil)Plumbing (Sanitary, drainage, water supply, sewerage)Electrical and I.T.H.V.A.C., vertical transportation and other mechanical systems.Fire safety

DUTIES OF THE CONSULTANTFurnish all services as per contract.Submit complete and accurate reports and bills as per schedule in contract.Respect copyright of drawings and information.Ensure quality control on site.Furnish estimates of costs and labour.Maintain accuracy in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

BIBLIOGRAPHYCouncil of Architecture website: http://www.coa.gov.in/ Professional Practice by Dr. K. G. Krishnamurthy, Prof. S. V. Ravindra