Doc7-2005 e
Doc7-2005 e
of Agreement between
Client and Architect
The Royal Architectural
Institute of Canada Abbreviated Version
DOCUMENT SEVEN
2005 Edition
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Between Client and Architect - Abbreviated Version - Document Seven
Canadian Standard Form
of Agreement between
Client and Architect
Abbreviated Version Contents
1. Definitions
DOCUMENT SEVEN 2. Responsibilities
2005 Edition 2.1 Architect’s Services and Client’s Responsibilities
2.2 Statutes, Regulations, Codes and By-Laws
2.3 Estimates of Construction Cost
2.4 Additional Services
2.5 Client Information
2.6 Completion of Services
3. General Conditions
3.1 Copyright and Use of Documents
3.2 Liability of the Architect
3.3 Hazardous Materials
3.4 Project Suspension or Abandonment
3.5 Termination
3.6 Extent of Agreement/Law of Agreement
3.7 Dispute Resolution
3.8 Architect’s Right to Stop Rendering Services
4. Professional Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
4.1 Professional Fees
This document has been developed by the Royal 4.2 Retainer
Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) on behalf 4.3 Percentage Based or Fixed Fee and Hourly Rates
of the architectural profession in Canada.
4.4 Calculating Percentage Based Fees
Enquiries on the application and use of this document 4.5 Invoices
should be directed to the Practice Advisors of the
appropriate Provincial Association of Architects. 4.6 Additional Services
4.7 Reimbursable Expenses
Suggestions on the development of standard contract
documents can be forwarded in writing to: 4.8 Changes & Adjustments
4.9 Interest
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Suite 330, 5. Other Conditions
55 Murray Street 5.1 Schedule of Hourly Rates
Ottawa, Ontario 5.2 Other Conditions
K1N 5M3
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Canadian Standard Form of Agreement
between Client and Architect
Abbreviated Version
DOCUMENT SEVEN 2005 Edition
Agreement
made as of the 1 day of June in the year of 2005
The Client and the Architect agree as set forth in the following terms and conditions:
1. Definitions
1.1 Architect
The Architect is the person or entity identified in this Contract who is registered, licensed or otherwise authorized
to practise architecture in the place of the Project and includes the Architect’s officers, directors, employees, and
representatives.
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1.2 Construction Budget
The Construction Budget is the Client’s estimated Construction Cost including contingencies, or if there is no budget
an amount agreed to by the Client and Architect.
In the event that the Client furnishes labour or material below market cost or recycled materials are used, the
Construction Cost for purposes of establishing the Architect’s fee is the cost of all materials and labour necessary to
complete the Work as if all materials had been new, and as if all labour had been paid for at market prices at the time
of construction; or, in the event that the construction does not proceed, at existing market prices at the anticipated
time of construction.
1.5 Consultant
The Consultant is the person or entity engaged by the Client or by the Architect to provide services supplementary to
those provided by the Architect.
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1.8 Schematic Design Documents
Schematic Design Documents consist of documents which illustrate the scale and character of the Project and
how the parts of the Project functionally relate to each other.
2. Responsibilities
(b) services required by the enactment or revisions of statutes, regulations, codes or by-laws,
(c) services due to the interpretation of the authorities having jurisdiction differing from the Architect’s interpretation
of statutes, regulations, codes and by-laws in such a way as the Architect cannot reasonably anticipate,
(d) services due to other causes beyond the control of the Architect, or
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2.6 Completion of Services
Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the Architect’s services cease one year after certification of substantial
performance. For services required following expiry of the period of one year after certification of substantial
performance, the Client shall arrange with the Architect for services as provided under paragraph 2.4.
3. General Conditions
3.1.2.
Submissions or distribution of the Architect’s plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representations and specifications to meet
official regulatory requirements or for other purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in
derogation of the Architect’s reserved rights.
3.1.3
The Client shall be entitled to keep original models or architectural renderings the Client directly commissions and pays for.
3.2.2
The Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the published product information from manufacturers and shall not be liable for
relying on information or representation which he or she believes to be accurate.
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3.5 Termination
3.5.1
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days’ written notice should the other party fail substantially to
perform in accordance with its terms through no fault of the party initiating the termination.
3.5.2
This Agreement may be terminated by the Client upon at least seven days’ written notice to the Architect in the event that the
Project is permanently abandoned.
3.5.3
In the event of termination, the Architect shall be compensated within 30 days of the date that an invoice is submitted for all
services performed to the effective termination date, together with reimbursable expenses and applicable taxes and all
termination expenses as defined in paragraph 3.5.4.
3.5.4
Termination expenses means expenses directly attributable to suspension or abandonment of the Project or termination of this
Agreement for which the Architect is not otherwise compensated, and in addition, an amount computed as a percentage of
the total fee for the Architect’s basic services and additional services earned to time of termination, as follows:
3.6.2
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the place of the Project.
3.7.3
If the parties have been unable to resolve a dispute, either party may, by written notice, require the appointment of a mediator in
accordance with the latest edition of the CCDC 40, “Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Disputes”, to assist
the parties to reach agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the mediated negotiations shall be conducted in
accordance with those Rules as amended as follows:
2. For references in CCDC 40 to Schedule; time; Extension of time period; and termination if no agreement; the time period
shall be adjusted from “10 Working Days” to read “15 calendar days”.
3.7.4
If the dispute has not been resolved within 15 calendar days after a mediator was appointed under paragraph 3.7.3, or within
such further period agreed to by the parties, the mediator shall terminate the mediated negotiations by giving written notice.
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3.7.5
All unresolved Disputes may, upon agreement of the Architect and Client in writing, be referred to and finally resolved by
under the latest edition of CCDC Document 40, “Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Disputes, as amended as
follows:
1. All references to “the Contract” are to be considered references to “the Agreement”; and
2. The applicable date referring to Substantial Performance of the Work does not apply.
3.7.6
The Client agrees that, should the Construction Contract or subsequent agreement include provision that any dispute between the
Client and the Contractor may be finally resolved by arbitration, then:
.1 notify the Architect in writing 10 working days in advance of any arbitration and of any matters in dispute and the
extent to which they affect the Architect; and
.2 if the Client has a claim against the Architect that arises from the dispute, bring that claim against the Architect at
the time of the arbitration.
2. the Client shall ensure that the Construction Contract or subsequent agreement between the Client and the Contractor
provide that, upon receipt of notice in GC [Link] above, the Architect shall have the option to participate in the arbitration
as a full party.
3. the Client shall, in the event that GC [Link] and GC [Link] above are not complied with, not pursue any claim against the
Architect arising from matters resolved by the arbitration.
3.7.7
Dispute resolution shall be conducted in the jurisdiction of the principal place of business of the Architect unless otherwise
agreed.
3.8.2
If within seven days of delivery of the notice in 3.8.1, the Client has not paid the Architect’s invoice, or the Architect and
the Client have not agreed in writing on terms for payment of the invoice, the Architect may stop rendering services on the
Project, and in that event the Client shall not have any claim whatsoever against the Architect for any loss, cost, damage, or
expense incurred or anticipated to be incurred by the Client as a result.
3.8.3
The rights of the Architect given by Article 3.8 are in addition to and not in substitution for any other rights the Architect may
have under this Agreement or otherwise for non-payment of the Architect’s invoices by the Client.
4.2 Retainer
The Client shall pay to the Architect a retainer of $ upon execution of this Agreement.
This payment is the minimum payment under the Agreement, and shall be credited against the final invoice.
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4.3 Percentage Based or Fixed Fee and Hourly Rates
A percentage fee as defined in 4.4 of Percent ( %)
and/or
A fixed fee of $
and/or
Hourly Rates shall be as set out under Paragraph 5.1 Schedule of hourly rates.
Design Development Phase: the approved estimate of Construction Cost at the commencement of the phase.
Construction Documents Phase: the approved estimate of Construction Cost at the commencement of the phase.
Bidding or Negotiation Phase: the approved estimate of the Construction Cost at the commencement of the phase.
4.5 Invoices
Invoices shall be issued monthly. Where the fees are percentage based or a fixed fee, the fee for the Architect’s ser-
vices shall be apportioned to the phases of service as listed below, and the amounts invoiced shall be in proportion
to the services performed within the phases.
Schematic Design Phase $ or %
Construction Phase- $ or %
Contract Administration
TOTAL: $ or 100 %
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(b) communication and shipping, including long distance telephone calls and facsimile messages, courier service,
postage and electronic conveyances;
(c) reproduction of plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representations, specifications and other documents;
(d) renderings, plotting of computer-generated drawings, models, and mock-ups specifically requested by the Client.
4.8.2
In the event that new or additional taxes in respect of the services included in this Agreement are required by federal or
provincial legislation after the Agreement is executed, the amount under this Agreement shall be adjusted to include such taxes.
4.8.3
Fees and reimbursable expenses may be subject to such value added taxes as the Federal Goods and Services Tax or
Harmonized Sales Tax. The Client shall pay to the Architect, together with, and in addition to, any fees and reimbursable
expenses that become payable, any value added taxes that become payable in relation to the fees and reimbursable expenses
as required by legislation.
4.9 Interest
Unpaid accounts shall bear interest, calculated monthly, at % per annum commencing days after the date
that the Architects submits the invoice for fees, reimbursable expenses and applicable taxes.
5. Other Conditions
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5.2 Other Conditions
(Attach Additional Sheets for Other Conditions as required)
This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first above written.
Client
by
Witness
Architect
by
Witness
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Schedule A
Schedule of Architect’s Services and Client’s Responsibilities
Schematic Review of Client’s Program
Design Phase of Building Requirements
Investigate Existing Conditions
Schematic Design Documents
Estimate of Construction Cost
Client review and approval to be obtained before proceeding to next phase
Design Design Development Documents
Development
Estimate of Construction Cost
Phase
Client review and approval to be obtained before proceeding to next phase
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ITEM Architects Services Client’s Not
Services Additional Responsibilities applicable
Services
Construction Construction Documents
Documents (Drawings and Specifications)
Phase Estimate of Construction Cost
Prepare Bidding Information and
Construction Contract Conditions
Client review and approval to be obtained before proceeding to next phase
Bidding or Bid Call
Negotiation
Phase Bid Receipt and Review
Contract Negotiations
Prepare Contract
Construction Obtain Proof of Bonds and
Phase - Insurance Policies
Contract
Administration Review Construction Schedule
Supplemental Details & Instructions
Shop Drawing Review
Contract Document Interpretation
Issue Certificates for Payment
Prepare Change Orders
Issue Certificate of
Substantial Performance
Review Contractor’s Documentation
at Project Completion
General Review / Field Review
Inspection and Testing Services
Prepare Letter of Assurance
Twelve Month Warranty Review
Schedule A - page 2
Schedule B
List of Additional Services
B2 PROJECT REPRESENTATION
B2.1
Providing more exhaustive or continuous on site review or representation.
.1 If more extensive representation at the site than is described in paragraph 1.7, General Review / Field Review is required,
the Architect shall provide one or more Project representatives to assist in carrying out such additional site review
responsibilities.
.2 Such representatives shall be engaged and directed by the Architect, and the Architect shall be compensated as agreed
by the Client and Architect.
B3.2
Providing financial feasibility, project budget or other special costing studies.
B3.3
Providing site evaluations, planning surveys, or comparative studies of prospective sites.
B3.4
Providing special surveys, environmental studies and submissions and other related services required for approval by
Authorities Having Jurisdiction, including submission for zoning changes, variances from bylaws or site plan approvals
necessary for proceeding with the project, except for those set out in Schedule A.
B3.5
Providing services relating to future facilities, systems and equipment.
B3.6
Providing services to investigate existing conditions or facilities such as preparing measured drawings or verifying the
accuracy of drawings or other information furnished by the Client.
B3.7
Providing detailed estimates of Construction Costs, quantity surveys, inventories of material and equipment, or analyses of
owning and operating costs.
B3.8
Providing interior design, graphic design, signage and other similar services required for or in connection with the selection,
procurement or installation of furniture, furnishings and related equipment.
B3.9
Providing tenant layout and design services.
B3.10
Preparing models or architectural renderings specifically commissioned by the Client.
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B3.11
Preparing documents for alternative, separate or sequential bids or providing extra services in connection with bidding,
negotiation, or construction prior to the completion of the construction documents phase.
B3.12
Co-ordinating construction work performed by separate contractors or by the Client’s own forces and co-ordinating the
services required in connection with construction performed and equipment supplied by the Client.
B3.13
Providing services in connection with the Work of a construction manager, or separate Consultants retained by the Client.
B3.14
Providing services after one year following the date of Substantial Performance of the Work.
B3.15
Revising or providing additional drawings, specifications or other documents which are:
.1 caused by instructions that are inconsistent with instructions or written approvals previously given by the Client,
including revisions made necessary by adjustments in the Client’s program or Construction Budget;
.2 caused by the enactment or revisions of statutes, regulations, codes or bylaws, subsequent to the preparation of
such documents.
Schedule C
Professional Liability Insurance (attach Certificate of Insurance)
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