Schedule I - RIBA Work Stage 5: Construction and Manufacturing.
RIBA Work Stage 5: Construction and Manufacturing is the stage, where the design of the project is in greater detail, taking into consideration the client's requirements and budget, site conditions, and any necessary statutory requirements.
I1. If Architecture North Ltd has not been appointed for this scope of work, administration costs will be charged to undertake this scope of work.
I2. The Client shall engage the services of the Architecture North Ltd to provide the architectural services for RIBA Work Stage 5 as set out within the Project Acceptance Client Approval.
I3. Act on behalf of the Client at RIBA Work Stage 5, 6, and 7 in the matters set out in the Contractor in relation to any project procedures agreed upon with the Client from time to time, subject to the Client’s prior written approval.
I4. If acting as Contract Administrator at RIBA Work Stage 5, 6, and 7 for the Building Contract, exercise impartial and independent judgment when acting as an intermediary between the Client and the Contractor.
I5. Amend the detailed construction drawings and specifications that accurately represent the design intent, conform to the building regulations, and are coordinated with the work of other consultants.
I6. Undertake the construction contract, ensuring that the construction work is carried out in accordance with the contract documents.
I7. Conducting site visits, reviewing shop drawings, and submittals, and responding to contractors'’ requests for information.
I8. The Architecture North Ltd is responsible for managing any changes to the construction contract documents, including reviewing change requests, preparing change orders, and obtaining approvals from the client.
I9. The Client shall promptly sign off the Client Approval RIBA Work Stage 5 Sign-Off Form presented by the Architecture North Ltd indicating approval of the work performed.
I10. The client understands an invoice will be raised for each additional approved scope of works.
I11. The Architecture North Ltd shall not be held liable for any delays or errors resulting from the Client's failure to timely approve or sign Client Approval Forms.
I12. The Architecture North Ltd is responsible for ensuring that the construction work meets the design intent and conforms to the building codes and regulations.
I13. Reviewing site inspection reports, conducting quality control checks,
I14. Coordinating with the contractor to resolve any issues.
I15. The Architecture North Ltd is responsible for conducting site inspections to ensure that the construction work is progressing in accordance with the contract documents.
I16. The Architecture North Ltd will raise issues within a 5 to 10 business day timeframe.
I17. This timeframe allows the Architecture North Ltd to thoroughly review the issues request, evaluate the feasibility of the issues, and provide an estimate of the additional time and cost required to rectify the project issues.
I18. The Architecture North Ltd is responsible for coordinating with the contractors and other consultants involved in the project to ensure that the design intent is being met and that the work is progressing in a coordinated and efficient manner.
I19. The architect is responsible for administering the construction contract, including:
(a). processing payment applications,
(b). reviewing and certifying payment requests,
(c). validating that the project is completed on time,
(d). validating that the project is within budget.
I20. The Architecture North Ltd cannot control natural disasters, or weather conditions that may impact the project.
I21. Compliance with any Project Programme and Construction Cost, which may need to be reviewed for, but not limited to:
(a) variations instructed by the Client.
(b) fluctuations in market prices.
(c) delays caused by any Other Client Appointments, the Contractor, or any other factor that is not the responsibility of the Architecture North Ltd under the Contract.
(d) the discovery at any time of previously unknown conditions which were not reasonably foreseeable at the date of the Contract.
(e) natural disasters, or weather conditions that may impact the Contract.
I22. The competence, performance, work, services, products, or solvency of any Other Client Appointments or the Contractor.