PJM_Additional_Services_Scope_Change Flashcards
(15 cards)
What defines the architect’s scope of work in a project?
The B101 Owner/Architect Agreement defines the architect’s basic and supplemental services.
What are supplemental services under B101?
Services agreed upon before the project starts and listed in the agreement, such as BIM management, programming, or commissioning.
What are additional services under B101?
Services that arise after the agreement is signed and change the architect’s original scope.
When does a change in the architect’s responsibilities qualify as an additional service?
When the client requests new tasks, such as presentations or new scope items not in the original agreement.
Does a change in the owner’s budget during design trigger an additional service?
Yes, redesigning to meet a new budget is considered an additional service.
When is redesigning due to high contractor bids the architect’s responsibility without extra compensation?
If the bids exceed budget due to architect error or poor estimating, the redesign must be done at no additional cost.
What exception allows the architect to be compensated for redesign if bids come in over budget?
If unexpected market conditions (e.g., inflation) caused the overage, per B101 Article 6.7.
What is life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)?
A method for evaluating the total cost of a building component over time, including initial, operational, maintenance, and disposal costs.
How should an architect respond to owner requests outside the original agreement?
Notify the owner, document it as an additional service, and ensure proper compensation.
What triggers an additional service when initial information changes?
Changes in size, program, schedule, or budget that affect the architect’s scope of work.
What’s a good strategy for managing additional services?
Understand the scope in the B101 agreement and proactively identify changes early to ensure compensation.
Give an example of value engineering as an additional service.
Reducing building footprint or finish quality to meet revised budget during design phase.
How should alternates be handled in response to budget issues?
Include alternate options in documents to help the owner make informed decisions if bids exceed the budget.
What happens if additional services are performed without agreement?
The architect may risk not being compensated; always seek approval before proceeding.
How is reducing floor-to-floor height an example of value engineering?
It maintains usable space and rentability while lowering construction cost to meet the owner’s budget.
