Architect's role in construction

REPORT ON SCALE OF CHARGES
Professional practice
Submitted by
Shubham Mehta, sagar toppo, prakriti
Shivam arora, stuti jain, himang
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Responsibilities of an Architect............................................................................................................... 4
Role of Architects in Project Discussion.............................................................................................. 4
Role of Architects in Preparation of Drawings .................................................................................... 5
Role of Architects in Cost Estimation of Construction Project ........................................................... 5
Role of Architects in Construction Contracts ...................................................................................... 6
Role of Architects in Marketing .......................................................................................................... 6
Professional Duties of Architect: ............................................................................................................ 8
1.Service: ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Competence: ................................................................................................................................ 8
3 Duty of care: ................................................................................................................................. 8
4 Duties: .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Liabilities: ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Professional Liabilities:........................................................................................................................ 9
Indemnity Insurance: ...................................................................................................................... 9
Maintenance of Record: ................................................................................................................. 9
Duration: ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Nature of Liability: .............................................................................................................................. 9
Disciplinary action under the Architects Act, 1972......................................................................... 9
Civil and Criminal action in the Courts of Law ................................................................................ 9
Scale of charges and mode of payment ................................................................................................ 10
Comprehensive Architectural Services ............................................................................................. 13
Interior Architecture ......................................................................................................................... 16
Professional Fee: ........................................................................................................................... 16
Schedule of Payment: ................................................................................................................... 16
Effecting Payment To The Architect ................................................................................................. 17
Documentation and Communication Charges: ............................................................................. 18
Reimbursable Expenses: ............................................................................................................... 18
Landscape architect .......................................................................................................................... 18
Urban Design..................................................................................................................................... 21
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Responsibilities of an Architect
Architects in construction plays an important role and they are responsible for visual appearance of
the buildings and structures before final structural design.
Architect is a person appointed by the client, who develops a facility as per the design concept and
the requirements specified by the client. The architects develop design that are more creative in
aesthetics.
The architect makes use of vision and creative ideas to satisfy the client. But the design evolved by
the architects have to satisfy with the building laws and the regulations of the state.
An architect both artistic and functional mind for the design of structures. Once an architect is
approached by a client or a sponsor, he calls a meeting to know the needs and the wants of the
construction work or project.
An edifice is designed by the architect that will satisfy the client. The architect brings more of
creativity and artistic elements on the building. This creation of design will be repeated till both the
parties i.e. the client and the designer are satisfied.
The work carried out by the architect have to be properly organized. This demands to keep the
records of different contracts, the details of the project, the cost and the budget details, the time
limit and the day by day progress report.
Most of the cases the architects have to work with the civil or structural engineers for
communication and discussion relating the technical issues faced in the design and the
implementation.
The key responsibilities of an architect in construction projects are mentioned below:
Role of Architects in Project Discussion

Meeting and discussions have to be kept with different members and professionals of the
organization before approval of the project design. This helps in realizing different technical
difficulties that would be faced, opinions and economical ideas. This can help in moving the team
together for the completion of the project.
The project discussion carried out by the architect includes the following works:
The initial step involves understanding the client’s requirement through a detailed discussion. A
careful note on his/her objectives and the expectations are taken.
Quantifying and qualifying the project will involve the discussion about the expected budget, the
characteristics of the site and other planning regulation of the area under consideration.
Next is the difference sequence of operations, guarantees, and responsibilities offered by the
architect? This will include:
Understanding the limitations and potential of the site.
Discussing about the financial targets
Suggesting and studying all possible solutions if the work is renovation or rehabilitation or a new
construction
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Bringing and presenting the feasibility study
Different choice of site or building based on the requirement
Provision of different options to overcome different administrative procedures
Procedures planned and prepared are kept in line to make communication easier.
Role of Architects in Preparation of Drawings

A construction project has enormous design drawings that have to be prepared all before the
execution of the work on site. Any errors have to be pre-checked before implementing it.
This early submission of drawings helps in avoiding the delaying of the project. The drawings are the
basis on which detailed estimation, material procurement and work at site is carried out.
Initially, the sketch designs are prepared which will shows the building location. This gives an idea
about the layout of different spaces within and nearby as well as different links to the sit. The overall
massing and the appearance of the project too is reflected on the sketch design.
The sketch design is the basis on which the client agrees to certain principles and agreements. The
end of sketch design will follow the contract proposal that will move to the next phase of cost
estimation and the timescale of the project.
The construction of a building or a structure is now performed by both the architect and a civil
engineer provided they have adequate experience and skill. The different drawings an architect can
render will include the floor plan, the site plan, the elevation and the isometric vies, Other detailed
structural drawings, 3D models and 3D views.
Mainly these works or details provided by the architect will depend on the work provided to him.
Sometimes there comes situations where we have a structural designer to design the plan and the
structural building.
We need to have a good elevation for the given plan. Here, we will approach the architect to deal
with the front elevation and the landscaping details. This will hence ask for cooperation and
discussion between the engineer and the architect.
Role of Architects in Cost Estimation of Construction Project

The estimation of the costs at different stages of the project progress helps in having a control over
the budget. This keeps the client and the project team alert before a bigger budget issue is faced.
The architects do have an important role in visualizing top to down of the whole building structure
that results in emerging with new ideas and designs. This brings difficulty in their implementation
without the help of engineers and without understanding the practicality of construction.
Hence, the greatest challenge or the responsibility of the architect is not to underestimate the cost
of materials and the construction time. This point helps in bringing out effective cost estimation.
The extent and details of cost estimation conducted by the architect too is dependent on the extent
of work is carrying out. If the client is completely providing the project over to him, where the
engineers comes later or under, the complete construction estimation is performed by the architect.
Now, if the architect is placed only for the façade improvement or for landscaping modelling and
implementation, he brings a cost estimation for the same.
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Role of Architects in Construction Contracts
If the whole size of the project is known, it is able to understand the different sectors of the project
that can be divided and provided to the contractors. Contractors take over the project and
implement it with their labours as instructed by the architects/engineers.
The bidding of the tender and allowing the building contract can be carried out with the architect’s
assistance. This helps the client to choose the correct procurement form. This way the whole
contract procedure is well coordinated.
The activity of contract agreement must be transparent and fair. The architects have role in
suggesting and choosing the contractors for different activities of construction.
After receiving the tender, the architect carries out a tender analysis report. These results are
compared with the client’s expectations and budget.
What type of work the architect is engaged is based on the contract agreement? Most of the project,
the architect takes in hand with civil structural engineers is to move the construction. Huge
construction will of course demand somebody with huge technical knowledge to know about the
stability and strength factors.
The contract with the architect by the client will decide what trade the architect must focus on.
Based on the demand the architect will coordinate the construction activity as per the standard
codes and regulations.
The architect has the role of checking the invoices at the month end to check the payment
requested is corresponding to the completed works at the site.
Role of Architects in Marketing

Architects gain popularity through marketing their works to the public. They bid new works and
designs based on the creativity developed in the form of buildings. This helps in developing their
career.
The design to the construction process also includes the following responsibilities for the architect:
Clarification of the details of design with the construction team
The design can be redesigned if necessary. This can also bring change to the scope in order to satisfy
any rules or regulations
Certification to know that the work has been completed in the correct manner
The role of architect from the construction process to the maintenance will insist the architect to
handover an owner’s manual that will have recommendations for the future maintenance and
repairs.
It is not a practice everywhere, but there are architects who offers such a facility. The architect has
to be contacted in future if any issues arise, and it’s the duty of the architect to be available when
needed.
The responsibilities of the architectural engineer are somewhat similar to that of structural engineer.
The difference is that the architects take more effort on how the building looks and its aesthetics,
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while the structural engineer focus on the construction type and durability of the structure. But both
have a common goal of bringing a well-structured building.1
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Professional Duties of Architect:
1.Service: "Service", as defined under Section 2 (1) (o) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986,
means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes the
provision of facilities in connection with banking, financing insurance, transport, processing, supply
of electrical or other energy, board or lodging or both, housing construction, entertainment,
amusement or the purveying of news or other information, but does not include the rendering of
any service free of charge or under a contract of personal service. In other words, rendering
professional service by an architect for "consideration" falls within the ambit of "service".
The relationship between the Client and the Architect is that of recipient and provider of service.
The professional services rendered by the architect mean the services rendered pursuant to the
Conditions of Engagement and Scale of Charges, entered into between the Client and the Architect.
2 Competence: An architect, being a professional, shall possess the required knowledge and skill
i.e. proficiency and competence for discharging his professional duties and functions. These are
governed under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972 and the Architects (Professional Conduct)
Regulations, 1989, framed thereunder.
3 Duty of care: It means duty to exercise utmost skill and care. When an architect offers
professional advice/architectural services, implicitly undertakes that he is possessed of the
knowledge and skill for the purpose.
Thus, an architect shall bring to his task a reasonable degree of knowledge and skill and must
exercise a reasonable degree of care.
4 Duties: The duties that are required to be performed by an architect for various types of projects
have been prescribed by the Council of Architecture under the Conditions of Engagement and Scale
of Charges for respective areas in the field of architecture.
The documents stipulate the parameters within which the Architect is required to function.
However, the Conditions of Engagement and matters related therewith for a given project shall be
carried out in accordance with the terms and Conditions of Agreement executed between the Client
and the Architect.
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Liabilities:
Professional Liabilities:
Indemnity Insurance: The architect is required to indemnify the client against losses and damages
incurred by the client through the acts of the Architect and shall take out and maintain a
Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy, as may be mutually agreed between the Architect and the
Client, with a Nationalised Insurance Company or any other recognized Insurance Company by
paying a requisite premium.
Maintenance of Record: The architect is required to maintain all records related to the project for
a minimum period of 4 years after the issuance of Certificate of Virtual Completion.
Duration: The architect's liability shall be limited to a maximum period of three years after the
building is handed over to / occupied by the owner, whichever is earlier.
Nature of Liability:
An architect is liable for the negligent act which he committed in the performance of his duties. The
action against an architect can be initiated by the Client on satisfying the following conditions:
(a) There must exist a duty to take care, which is owed by an architect to his client.
(b) There must be failure on the part of an architect to attain that standard of care prescribed by
law, thereby committed breach of such duty;
And
(c) The client must have suffered damage due to such breach of duty.
Disciplinary action under the Architects Act, 1972

If an architect is found guilty of professional misconduct, he is liable for disciplinary action by the
Council of Architecture under Section 30 of the Architects Act, 1972.
Civil and Criminal action in the Courts of Law

The disciplinary action taken by the Council of Architecture against the architect who has been found
guilty of professional misconduct does not absolve him of his liabilities under the Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if any.
Some of the relevant laws include, The Law of Torts, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and The
Indian Penal Code 1860, etc.2
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Scale of charges and mode of payment
Type of Project/ Services Scope of Work & Services Minimum fees/Reimbursable
expenses
1. Comprehensive Architectural As described for Single Block Housing and sites

Services Comprehensive up to 0.5 hectare: 5 Percent
Architectural Services in the on the cost of works assigned.
Conditions
For a site more than 0.5
of Engagement including Site
hectare and up to 2.5
Development but excluding
hectares: 3.5 Percent on the
Landscape
cost of works assigned.
Architecture, Interior
Architecture, For a site more than 2.5
Graphic Design and Signage. hectares and up to 5
hectares: 2.5 Percent on the
For a site more than 5

hectares: 2 Percent on the
Individual House: 7.5 Percent

on the cost of works assigned.
Note: The fees payable in

marginal cases in respect
of clauses (iii) to (v) shall not
be less than the
maximum fee payable in their
respective preceding
clauses.
1.2 All projects other than As described for 5 Percent on the cost of
housing Comprehensive works assigned.
Architectural Services in the
Conditions
Landscape
Architecture,
Graphic Design and Signage.
1.2.1 Repetition of the building As described for 5 Percent on the cost of

in the same campus Comprehensive works assigned.
Conditions
Landscape
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Architecture,
1.2.2 Repetition of the building As described for 2.5 percent on the cost of
in the same campus Comprehensive works assigned
Conditions
of Engagement except
Landscape
Architecture,
Graphic Design & Signage and
Site
Development.
1.2.3 Repetition of the building As described for 3.5 percent on the cost of
at a different site Comprehensive works assigned.
Conditions
Landscape
Architecture,
Graphic Design & Signage and
Site
Development.
1.3 Site Development [except As described for 2.5 Percent on the cost of
1.1 and 1.2] Comprehensive works assigned.
Conditions
Landscape
Architecture,
Graphic Design and Signage
[except
1.1 and 1.2].
1.4 Architectural Conservation/ As described for 7.5 Percent on the cost of

Retrofitting/Additions and Comprehensive works as
alterations Architectural Services in the
Conditions
Landscape
Architecture,
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2. Urban Design As described for Urban For all projects except
Design/ Urban Housing: 1 percent on the
Renewal in the Conditions of cost of works assigned, to be
Engagement. computed at a rate of Rs 6M
per Sq.mt. of proposed built-
up area.
Housing Projects : 20 percent

of the fee payable for
housing, as stated in sub-
clause 1.1 above, on the cost
of works assigned, to be
computed at a rate of Rs 6M
per Sq.mt. of proposed built-
up area.
In case of Urban Renewal

projects fee payable shall be
1.5 times of the fee stated
above based on actual cost of
works assigned.
Above fees are subject to a

minimum of Rupees 240M.
3. Interior Architecture/Graphic As described for Interior 7.5 percent on the cost of

design and signage Architecture in works assigned
the Conditions of
Engagement.
4. Landscape Architecture As described for Landscape 7.5 percent on the cost of

Architecture works assigned
in the Conditions of
Engagement.
5. Site visits Visits by an Actual Air/ AC First Class Fare

Architect/consultant (to & fro), AC Car,
in connection with Project for Boarding & Lodging Expenses
which commissioned. and Local Transport.
Outstation Visit :
Rs. 3M
Traveling, Boarding & Lodging
Expenses Rs. 1M
For each day
Local site visit/field visit
6. Advisory Consultancy Outstation All as above at 5 i) (a) plus Rs.

10M per day or part
thereof.
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Local Rs. 4M per day or part
thereof.
7. Documentation and Applicable on all professional 10 percent of the professional

Communication Charges fee fees.
payable to the Architect.
8. Verification and Certification Verification of Contractor's 1 percent in addition to above

of Contractor's Bills bills for fees.
payment, based on progress
of works
at site, measurements of
works Certified
by the Construction Manager
(i.e. Clerk of Works/ Site
Supervisor
or Construction Management
Agency) and in accordance
with
Conditions of Contract,
Drawings
and instruction issued.
Explanatory Notes:
For works costing up to Rs. 1400 M the professional fees may be negotiable between the Architect
and the Client.
When an Architect is engaged to undertake Comprehensive Architectural Services in respect of
buildings/ Site Development and/ or Landscape Architectural Services as a follow up of an Urban
Design/ Urban Renewal Scheme, his professional fee for Comprehensive Architectural Services/
Landscape Architectural Services shall be reduced by 20%.
The current value of M is 1000.
Comprehensive Architectural Services
3. PROFESSIONAL FEE:
3.01 In consideration of the professional services rendered by the Architect, he shall be

paid professional fee and other charges in accordance with the Scale of Charges.
3.02 Any tax levied by law, such as Service tax, etc. contingent to professional services
rendered by the Architect, shall be payable by the Client, over and above the gross fees
charged by the Architect in relation to the services provided.
4. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT:
The Architect shall be paid professional fee in the following stages consistent with the
work done plus other charges and reimbursable expenses as agreed upon:
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Retainer Rs. 20M* or 5% of the total fees payable,
On appointment/ Signing of Agreement/ whichever is
acceptance of higher, adjustable at the last stage.
offer.
Stage 1 10% of the total fees payable.
On submitting conceptual designs and
rough estimate of
cost.
Stage 2 20% of the total fees payable less
On submitting the required preliminary payment already made
scheme for the at Stage 1.
Client's approval along with the
preliminary estimate of cost.
payment already made at Stages 1 and
a. On incorporating Client's 2.
suggestions and submitting
drawings for approval from the 35% of the total fees payable less
Client/ statutory authorities, if payment already made at Stages1 to 3a.
required.
b. Upon Client's / statutory approval
necessary for commencement of
construction, wherever applicable.

Upon preparation of working drawings, payment already made
specifications and at Stages1 to 3a.
schedule of quantities sufficient to prepare
estimate of cost
and preparation of tender documents.
On inviting, receiving and analysing payment already made
tenders; advising Client at Stages 1 to 4.
on appointment of contractors.
payment already made
On submitting working drawings and at Stages 1 to 5.
details required for commencement of
work at site. 70% of the total fees payable less
at Stages 1 to 6a.
75% of the total fees payable less
 On completion of 20% of the work payment already made
 On completion of 40% of the work at Stages 1 to 6b(i).
 On completion of 60% of the work 80% of the total fees payable less
 On completion of 80% of the work payment already made
 On Virtual Completion at Stages 1 to 6b(ii).
at Stages 1 to 6b(iii).
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at Stages 1 to 6b(iv).
Stage 7 100% of the fees payable less payment
On submitting Completion Report and already made at
drawings for issuance various stages and retainer.
of completion/ occupancy certificate by
statutory
authorities, wherever required and on
issue of as built
drawings
* Refer explanatory note 3 under Scale of charges.

EFFECTING PAYMENT TO THE ARCHITECT:
1 The fee payable to the Architect shall be computed on the actual cost of works on
completion. The payment due to the Architect at different stages be computed on the
following basis:
1.1 Retainer: On rough estimate of cost.
1.2 At Stage 1: On rough estimate of cost.
1.3 At Stages 2 to 4: On preliminary estimate of cost.
1.4 At Stages 5 to 6b: Accepted tender cost.
1.5 At Stage 7: Actual total cost.
2 Progressive, on account, payments shall be made by the Client to the Architect against
any of the above stages based on the quantum of work done during that stage, as may
be mutually agreed to between the Client and the Architect.
3 No deductions shall be made from the fee of the Architect on account of penalty,
liquidated damages, part rates or other sums withheld from payment or recovered from
contractors/ suppliers.
4 When the work is executed wholly or in part with old materials or labour or carriage is
provided by the Client, the percentage fees shall be calculated as if the work had been
executed wholly by the contractor supplying all labour and new materials.
5.5 The actual cost of the completed works shall include cost of execution of assigned
works, referred to in Scope of Work and also the cost of equipment & machinery such as
Transformers, DG Sets, Sub-stations, Lifts, Air Conditioning Machines, Pumps & Motors,
Water and Sewage Treatment Plant, etc., but excluding the cost of land.
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Interior Architecture
Professional Fee:
1 In consideration of the professional services rendered by the Architect, he shall be paid
professional fee and other charges in accordance with the Scale of Charges.
2 Any tax levied by law, such as Service tax, etc. contingent to professional services rendered by the
Architect, shall be payable by the Client, over and above the gross fees charged by the Architect in
relation to the services provided.
Schedule of Payment:
The Architect shall be paid professional fee in following stages consistent with the work done plus
other charges and reimbursable expenses as agreed upon:

Acceptance of offer. higher, adjustable at the last stage.

On submitting conceptual designs and rough
estimate of
cost.
Stage 2 20% of the total fees payable less payment

On submitting the required preliminary scheme already made
for the at Stage 1.
Client's approval along with the preliminary
estimate of cost.
Stage 3 35% of the total fees less payment already

On incorporating Client's suggestions and made at Stages
submitting drawings for obtaining approval 1 and 2.
from the Client/
statutory authorities, if required.

Upon client's approval / statutory approval and already made
preparation at Stages 1 to 3.
of working drawings, specifications and
schedule of
quantities sufficient to
prepare estimate of cost and preparation of
tender
documents.

On inviting, receiving and analysing tenders; already made
advising Client at Stages 1 to 4.
Stage 6 65% of the total fees less payment already

made
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On submitting working drawings and details at Stages 1 to 5.
required for commencement of work at site.
70% of the total fees payable less payment
On completion of 20% of the work
already made
On completion of 40% of the work at Stages 1 to 6a.
On completion of 60% of the work already made
On completion of 80% of the work at Stages 1 to 6b(i).
On Virtual Completion already made
at Stages 1 to 6b(ii).
already made
at Stages 1 to 6b(iii).
already made
at Stages 1 to 6b(iv).
Stage 7 100% of the fees payable less payment already

On submitting Completion Report and drawings made at
for issuance various stages and retainer.
statutory
authorities, wherever required and on issue of
as built
drawings
Effecting Payment To The Architect:

1 The fee payable to the Architect shall be computed on the actual cost of works on completion. The
payment due to the Architect at different stages be computed on the following basis:
1.1 At Retainer : On rough estimate of cost.
1.2 At Stage 1: On rough estimate of cost.
1.3 At Stages 2 to 4: On preliminary estimate of cost.
1.4 At Stages 5 to 6b: Accepted tender cost.
1.5 At Stage 7: Actual total cost.
2 Progressive, on account, payments shall be made by the Client to the Architect against any of the
above stages based on the quantum of work done during that stage, as may be mutually agreed to
between the Client and the Architect.
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3 No deductions shall be made from the fee of the Architect on account of penalty, liquidated
damages, part rates or other sums withheld from payment or recovered from contractors/
suppliers.3
4 When the work is executed wholly or in part with old material or labour or carriage is provided by
the Client, the percentage of fees shall be calculated as if the work had been executed wholly by the
contractor supplying all labour and new materials.
5 The actual cost of the completed works shall include cost of execution of assigned works, referred
to in Scope of Work, but excluding the cost of premises.
Documentation and Communication Charges:

Apart from the professional fee, the Client shall pay to the Architect Documentation and
Communication charges, @ 10% of the professional fee payable to the Architect at all stages.
Reimbursable Expenses:
In addition to the amounts reimbursable against site visits by the Architect/ Consultant, the Client
will reimburse the Architect the following expenses incurred by him for discharge of his obligations:
01. Actual cost of travel (to & fro), boarding & lodging and local transport for any visit made by his
staff to the site or such other place as may be necessary in connection with the execution of work
and in connection with the performance of duties referred to in this agreement.
02. Cost of presentation models, computer simulation, presentation drawings, etc., prepared at the
instance of the Client for purposes other than the Design and execution of the project.
Landscape architect
Professional Fee:
01 In consideration of the professional services rendered by the Architect, he shall be

paid professional fee and other charges in accordance with the Scale of Charges.
02 Any tax levied by law, such as Service tax, etc. contingent to professional services
work done plus other charges and reimbursable expenses as agreed upon.

Acceptance of offer. higher, adjustable at the last stage.
On submitting conceptual designs and
rough estimate of
cost.
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On submitting the required preliminary payment already made at
scheme for the Stage 1.
Client's approval along with the
preliminary estimate of cost.
Stage 3 35% of the total fees less payment
On incorporating Client's suggestions and already made at Stages
submitting drawings for obtaining 1 and 2.
approval from the Client/
statutory authorities, if required.
Upon statutory approval, if required and payment already made at
preparation of Stages 1 to 3.
working drawings, specifications and
schedule of quantities
sufficient to prepare estimate of cost and
preparation of
tender documents.
On inviting, receiving and analysing payment already made at
tenders; advising Client Stages 1 to 4.
Stage 6 65% of the total fees less payment
already made at
On submitting working drawings and Stages 1 to 5.
details required for commencement of
work at site. 70% of the total fees payable less
payment already made at
1. On completion of 20% of the work Stages 1 to 6a.
2. On completion of 40% of the work payment already made at
Stages 1 to 6b(i).
3. On completion of 60% of the work 80% of the total fees payable less
4. On completion of 80% of the work Stages 1 to 6b(ii).
5. On Virtual Completion payment already made at
Stages 1 to 6b(iii).
Stages 1 to 6b(iv).
On submitting Completion Report and already made at
drawings for issuance various stages and retainer.
statutory
authorities, wherever required and on
issue of as built
drawings
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5. EFFECTING PAYMENT TO THE ARCHITECT:
5.1 The fee payable to the Architect shall be computed on the actual cost of works on
completion. The payment due to the Architect at different stages be computed on the
following basis:
5.1.1 At Retainer: On rough estimate of cost.
5.1.2 At Stage 1: On rough estimate of cost.
5.1.3 At Stages 2 to 4: On preliminary estimate of cost.
5.1.4 At Stages 5 to 6b: Accepted tender cost.
5.1.5 At Stage 7: Actual total cost.
5.2 Progressive, on account, payments shall be made by the Client to the Architect
against any of the above stages based on the quantum of work done during that stage,
as may be mutually agreed to between the Client and the Architect.
5.3 No deduction shall be made from the fee of the Architect on account of penalty,
liquidated damages, part rates or other sums withheld from payment or recovered from
contractors/ suppliers.
5.4 When the work is executed wholly or in part with old materials or labour or carriage
is provided by the Client, the percentage fees shall be calculated as if the work had been
executed wholly by the contractor supplying all labour and new materials.
5.5 The actual cost of the completed works shall include cost of execution of assigned
works, referred to in Scope of Work and also the cost of equipment & machinery such as
Pumps & Motors, etc. but excluding the cost of land.
6. DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CHARGES:
Apart from the professional fee, the Client shall pay to the Architect Documentation and
Communication charges, @ 10% of the professional fee payable to the Architect at all
stages.
7. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES:
In addition to the amounts reimbursable against site visits by the Architect/ Consultant,
the Client will reimburse the Architect the following expenses incurred by him for
discharge of his obligations:
7.01 Actual cost of travel (to & fro), boarding & lodging and local transport for any visit
made by his staff to the site or such other place as may be necessary in connection with
the execution of work and in connection with the performance of duties referred to in
this agreement.
7.02 Cost of presentation models, computer simulation, presentation drawings, etc.,

prepared at the instance of the Client for purposes other than the Design and execution
of the project.
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Urban Design
Professional Fee:
1 In consideration of the professional services rendered by the Architect, he shall be paid

professional fee and other charges in accordance with the Scale of Charges for Urban
Design/ Urban Renewal, Site Development and Landscape Architecture, as assigned.
2 Any tax levied by law, such as Service tax, etc., contingent to Professional Services
Urban Design/ Urban Renewal
work done plus other charges and reimbursable expenses as agreed upon:

Acceptance of offer. higher, adjustable at the last stage
Stage 1 10% of the total fees payable
On submitting preliminary report
containing site evaluation, development/
re-development impact assessment,
feasibility study, volumetric study and
urban form recommendations along with
rough estimate of project cost
a. On submitting concept design and at Stage 1.
revised rough estimate 45% of the total fees payable less
b. On incorporating Client's payment already made
suggestions and submitting model at Stages 1 and 2a, to be released in two
and final design and approval equal installments
thereof from the Client / statutory on submission and approval.
authorities

a. On submitting drawings showing at Stage 1 to 2b.
the common facilities for
circulation, parking, open spaces 65% of the total fees payable less
and external Architectural form. payment already made
b. On submitting drawings showing at Stages 1 to 3a.
Architectural controls, features and 80% of the total fees payable less
specifications. payment already made
c. On submitting drawings showing at Stages 1 to 3b, to be released in two
schematic network of services, equal instalments
landscape, street furniture, graphic on submission and approval.
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signage and modified estimate of 85% of the total fees payable less
project cost and approval thereof payment already made
from the Client/ statutory
authorities.
d. On submitting urban design report

On completion of review and certification already made at
of detailed various stages and retainer.
Architectural designs of each of the
constituent components
for construction or development within the
area under urban
design, before approval by statutory
authorities or on expiry
of five years after stage 3d above.
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REPORT ON SCALE OF CHARGES

The key responsibilities of an architect in construction projects are mentioned below:

Role of Architects in Project Discussion

Understanding the limitations and potential of the site.

Discussing about the financial targets

Different choice of site or building based on the requirement

Provision of different options to overcome different administrative procedures

Role of Architects in Preparation of Drawings

Role of Architects in Cost Estimation of Construction Project

Role of Architects in Marketing

Clarification of the details of design with the construction team

Disciplinary action under the Architects Act, 1972

Civil and Criminal action in the Courts of Law

1. Comprehensive Architectural As described for Single Block Housing and sites

For a site more than 5

Individual House: 7.5 Percent

Note: The fees payable in

1.2.1 Repetition of the building As described for 5 Percent on the cost of

1.4 Architectural Conservation/ As described for 7.5 Percent on the cost of

Housing Projects : 20 percent

In case of Urban Renewal

Above fees are subject to a

3. Interior Architecture/Graphic As described for Interior 7.5 percent on the cost of

4. Landscape Architecture As described for Landscape 7.5 percent on the cost of

5. Site visits Visits by an Actual Air/ AC First Class Fare

For each day

Local site visit/field visit

6. Advisory Consultancy Outstation All as above at 5 i) (a) plus Rs.

7. Documentation and Applicable on all professional 10 percent of the professional

8. Verification and Certification Verification of Contractor's 1 percent in addition to above

Comprehensive Architectural Services

3.01 In consideration of the professional services rendered by the Architect, he shall be

Stage 4 45% of the total fees payable less

* Refer explanatory note 3 under Scale of charges.

1.1 Retainer: On rough estimate of cost.

1.2 At Stage 1: On rough estimate of cost.

1.3 At Stages 2 to 4: On preliminary estimate of cost.

1.4 At Stages 5 to 6b: Accepted tender cost.

1.5 At Stage 7: Actual total cost.

Retainer Rs. 20M* or 5% of the total fees payable,

Stage 1 10% of the total fees payable.

Stage 2 20% of the total fees payable less payment

Stage 3 35% of the total fees less payment already

Stage 4 45% of the total fees payable less payment

Stage 5 55% of the total fees payable less payment

Stage 6 65% of the total fees less payment already

Stage 7 100% of the fees payable less payment already

* Refer explanatory note 3 under Scale of charges.

Effecting Payment To The Architect:

1.2 At Stage 1: On rough estimate of cost.

1.3 At Stages 2 to 4: On preliminary estimate of cost.

1.4 At Stages 5 to 6b: Accepted tender cost.

1.5 At Stage 7: Actual total cost.

Documentation and Communication Charges:

01 In consideration of the professional services rendered by the Architect, he shall be

Retainer Rs. 20M* or 5% of the total fees payable,

5.1.2 At Stage 1: On rough estimate of cost.

5.1.3 At Stages 2 to 4: On preliminary estimate of cost.

5.1.4 At Stages 5 to 6b: Accepted tender cost.

5.1.5 At Stage 7: Actual total cost.

6. DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CHARGES:

7.02 Cost of presentation models, computer simulation, presentation drawings, etc.,