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| Terms of Service |
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| Projects are invoiced according to the contract and all invoices are due upon receipt. Finance charges of 1% per month may be applied to any balance that remains after thirty days. A retainer/deposit may be required for any project. |
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| TYPES OF CONTRACTS |
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COST-PLUS |
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Typically for smaller commercial projects, residential work, and projects where the scope of work may not be rigidly defined. |
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Client is charged by the man-hour at hourly billing rates (see fee schedule) and consultants and additional fees are charged accordingly. Project is invoiced monthly. |
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CONTRACT - PERCENTAGE BASIS |
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Typically for larger commercial projects, and high-end custom homes where architect is involved from the start through the construction. |
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Client is charged a percentage amount of the hard costs of the project. Change-orders and project addendums are charged at same rate. Project is invoiced accordingly with each pay request/verification. |
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CONTRACT - FLAT FEE |
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Typically for smaller commercial projects, and piece work (i.e. drafting, as-built drawings, plan review, etc.) |
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Client is charged a negotiated flat fee for very specific services. Any additional services will only be performed at an additional charge with the owner’s consent. |
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Project is invoiced when project is complete, monthly or according to a predetermined invoice schedule. |
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DESIGN/BUILD |
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Architect teams with a contractor or acts as the project manager and assembles a group of subcontractors to complete the project. |
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Client is invoiced as part of the overall construction contract. |
