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Supplemental Architectural Services

May 2011

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Beauvoir; Biloxi, MississippiArchitect: Albert & Associates ArchitectsImage credit: Sarah A. M. Newton

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Why a Client May Need These Services• To support the prosecution or defense of claims in legal

cases• To provide information that will help determine if a client

has a legal case• To support a client during arbitration of a claim

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Knowledge and Skills Required• In-depth knowledge of the relevant subject• Ability to speak and write convincingly in nontechnical

language• Strong investigative and research skills• Expertise in analyzing and evaluating technical and

practical aspects of a case• Ability to perform under pressure in hearings and other

legal proceedings

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Representative Process Tasks• Review and analyze case information• Conduct investigations as needed• Present findings and opinions in report(s)• Provide oral testimony

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Contract Document to Use

B102–2007 (formerly B141–1997 Part 1), Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s ServicesAIA Document B102™–2007 replaces and serves the same purpose as AIA Document B141™–1997 Part 1. AIA Document B102–2007 is a standard form of agreement between owner and architect that contains terms and conditions and compensation details. B102–2007 does not include a scope of architect’s services, which must be inserted in Article 1 or attached as an exhibit. The separation of the scope of services from the owner/architect agreement allows users the freedom to append alternative scopes of services.

Articles to incorporate supplemental services and special conditions • ARTICLE 1   ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES• ARTICLE 8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Contract article to insert services that the architect will be providing:

ARTICLE 1   ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES§ 1.1 The Architect shall provide the following professional services:(Describe the scope of the Architect’s services or identify an exhibit or scope of services

document setting forth the Architect’s services and incorporated into this document in Section 9.2)

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Another article to be aware of is:

ARTICLE 8   SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONSSpecial terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are inserted here.

Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (Handbook or HPP) is the most comprehensive reference available about architecture practice. Its breadth makes it a unique one-stop resource for licensed architects, for professionals aspiring to be architects, and for those engaged in or associated with the building design community. As the centerpiece publication of the American Institute of Architects, the Handbook fulfills the Institute’s goal to “Be the Authoritative Source: Be the recognized leader for knowledge about the practice and profession of architecture.” (2010–2015 AIA Strategic Plan, p. 4 plan approved December 2009).

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To view the Supplemental Architectural Services series, visit www.aia.org/practicing/akr/AIAB089194 (an alphabetical index of descriptive pdfs for each service)