Architecture

Professional Practice
Comprehensive Architectural services, Schedule of services, Scope of work,
conditions of agreement, schedule of services

ALWIN MATTHEW 101115003

DHRUV SHAH 101115010
ISHAAN SHINGALA 101115013
NIKHIL SAINI 101115024
SARATH MURALIDHARAN 101115033
 COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

The Council of Architecture (COA) has defined the Scope of work and
Architectural Services to be rendered by Architects with a view to making the
Client fully aware of the duties and services which he may expect from the
Architect.
WHAT ARE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN ARCHITECT IN ARCHITECTURE?
SCOPE OF WORK –

1. Taking Clients Instructions and preparation of Design Brief.

2. Site evaluation, analysis and impact on the immediate environment.
3. Design and Site development.
4. Structural Design.
5. Sanitary, Plumbing, Drainage, Water Supply and Sewerage Design.
6. Electrical, Electronic, Communication systems and Design.
7. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Design (HVAC).
8. Elevators, Escalators, etc.
9. Fire Detectors, Fire Protection and Security Systems.
10. Periodic Inspection and Evaluation of Construction Works.
11. Quality Control.
ALLIED FIELDS:
Interior Architecture.
Landscape Architecture
Architectural Conservation.
Retrofitting of Buildings
WHAT ARE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN ARCHITECT IN INTERIOR
ARCHITECTURE?
The primary objective in Interior Architecture is to generate a purposeful ambience that will stimulate the user’s creative potential,
protect the users from the extremes of weather and also nurture them emotionally. The aim is to meld the interiors and exteriors
into symbiotic relationships through scale, volume, light and shade. Hence, the interior spaces must be designed to fulfill the
fundamental functional and aesthetic needs that make the interiors efficient and pleasant to live and work in. The development of
design is a very conscious act and it infuses life into interiors subconsciously.

SCOPE OF WORK-
1. Site Evaluation and assessment. 9. Indoor Plantscape.
2. Interior Design – space planning and volumetric study. 10. Selection of materials, equipment and other interior
3. Architectural additions and alterations. related elements.
4. Interior related civil works. 11. Integration of all Engineering services.
5. Design of fixed items of work and loose furniture. 12. Periodic inspection and evaluation off works at site.
6. Illumination design. 13. Quality Control.
7. Sound and Acoustic design.
8. Graphic design.
WHAT ARE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN ARCHITECT IN LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE?
Landscape Architecture deals with the analysis, planning, design, management, preservation and rehabilitation of land. It is a
science capable of producing an ecologically-sensitive design which is self-sustainable. It integrates from the very conception,
the elements of Architecture, Urban Design and Civil Engineering. Landscape Architecture covers a wide spectrum ranging from
Landscape Planning at the regional and city scale on the one end, to the small and medium scale of public and private landscape
at the other. It involves dealing with such sites as Office Plazas, Public Squares, Highways, City Parks, Housing Developments,
Institutional Campuses, Zoological and Botanical Parks.

SCOPE OF WORK-
1. Site appraisal and suitability. 9. Garden Furniture design.
2. Site planning. 10. Illumination design
3. Landform and grading. 11. Graphic Design and signage
4. Surface drainage design and water management. 12. Co-ordination of external services
5. Irrigation design. 13. Periodic Inspection and evaluation of works at site
6. Open space design – hard and soft areas.
7. Planting design.
8. Landscape structures and features.
WHAT ARE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN ARCHITECT IN URBAN DESIGN?
Urban Design is architecture of the cities, highly complex and gargantuan in scale. The primary aim of Urban Design is to imbibe
and maintain a sense of identity and harmony among buildings, open spaces and other structures by means of a pleasant and
memorable visual imagery throughout the length and breadth of an Urban setting. Volumetric relationships, harmonious spatial
sequences, transition from buildings to open spaces, streetscape and the services infrastructure must together create a
townscape with an exclusive imagery.

SCOPE OF WORK-
1. Taking Client’s instructions and preparation of design brief.
2. Site evaluation, analysis of architectural character, social issues and heritage.
3. Feasibility study.
4. Preliminary proposal for development re-development and their impact on immediate environment.
5. Volumetric study and Urban form recommendations including pedestrian / vehicular movement and parking.
6. Architectural controls and guidelines
7. Conceptual design of Site Development and their inter-connectivity.
8. Landscape architecture design.
9. Architectural Conservation design.
10. Graphic Design and Signage.
RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS:
Retrofit involves modifications to existing commercial buildings that may improve energy efficiency or
decrease energy demand. In addition, retrofits are often used as opportune time to install distributed
generation to a building.

Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic
activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes.

ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION:
Architectural conservation describes the process through which the material, historical, and design
integrity of any built heritage are prolonged through carefully planned interventions. The individual
engaged in this pursuit is known as an architectural conservator-restorer.
 2. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES :
The Architect shall, after taking instructions from the Client, render the following
services:

CONCEPT DESIGN [STAGE 1]

PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND DRAWINGS [STAGE 2]
DRAWINGS FOR CLIENT'S/ STATUTORY APPROVALS [STAGE 3]
WORKING DRAWINGS AND TENDER DOCUMENTS [STAGE 4]
APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTORS [STAGE 5]
CONSTRUCTION [STAGE 6]
COMPLETION [STAGE 7]
CONCEPT DESIGN
Ascertain Client's requirements, examine site constraints & potential ; and prepare
a design brief for Client's approval.

Prepare report on site evaluation, state of existing buildings, if any ; and analysis
and impact of existing and/ or proposed development on its immediate environs.

Prepare drawings and documents to enable the Client to get done the detailed
survey and soil investigation at the site of the project.

Furnish report on measures required to be taken to mitigate the adverse impact, if

any, of the existing and / or proposed development on its immediate environs.

Prepare conceptual designs with reference to requirements given and prepare

rough estimate of cost on area basis.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND DRAWINGS
Modify the conceptual designs incorporating required changes and prepare the
preliminary drawings, sketches, study model, etc., for the Client's approval along with
preliminary estimate of cost on area basis

DRAWINGS FOR CLIENT'S/ STATUTORY APPROVALS

Prepare drawings necessary for Client's/ statutory approvals and ensure compliance
with codes, standards and legislation, as applicable and assist the Client in obtaining
the statutory approvals thereof, if required.

WORKING DRAWINGS AND TENDER DOCUMENTS

Prepare working drawings, specifications and schedule of quantities sufficient to
prepare estimate of cost and tender documents including code of practice covering
aspects like mode of measurement, method of payments, quality control procedures
on materials & works and other conditions of contract.
APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTORS
Invite, receive and analyse tenders; advise Client on appointment of contractors.

CONSTRUCTION
Prepare and issue working drawings and details for proper execution of works during
construction.

Approve samples of various elements and components.

Check and approve shop drawings submitted by the contractor/ vendors.

Visit the site of work, at intervals mutually agreed upon, to inspect and evaluate the
Construction Works and where necessary clarify any decision, offer interpretation of
the drawings/specifications, attend conferences and meetings to ensure that the
project proceeds generally in accordance with the conditions of contract and keep the
Client informed and render advice on actions, if required..
COMPLETION
Prepare and submit completion reports and drawings for the project as required
and assist the Client in obtaining "Completion/ Occupancy Certificate" from
statutory authorities, wherever required.

Issue two sets of as built drawings including services and structures.

 SCOPE OF WORK

Phase I – Program Development

Phase II – Schematic Design and Design Development
Phase III – Tendering/ Procurement stage
Phase IV – Contract Administration/ Construction
coordination
Phase I – Program Development
• Organize kick off meeting with client team to identify roles and responsibility and
finalize communication protocols. [SCOPE MATRIX]
• Carry out base building due diligence study. It covers survey information, time
required to start works.
• Collate project requirements in a single document ‘Statement of Requirements’
[SOR]. Requirements are obtained through workshop, personal interview, filled up
forms followed by conference calls, etc. SOR covers planning parameters, details
of each trade and zone wise details
• Carry out Base building due diligence study. Obtain information about the
Building and the Brief from the Client
• Assist the Client in the preparation of the Client’s requirements, if not already
defined
• Carry out such studies as may be necessary to determine the feasibility of the
Client’s requirements
• Development of Project brief to include identification of user requirements, layout
and furniture options and review of building services systems, Services Timetable
for the completion of the services
• Develop preliminary space plan incorporating the design program
• Prepare preliminary cost estimate for the design and construction
• Prepare preliminary layout of IT/ Network communications in discussions with
Client’s IT/ Networking Engineer
• Attend, as appropriate, regular Client and Design Team meetings
• Liase, as appropriate, with the Landlord’s Design Team (if applicable)

Phase II – Schematic Design and Design Development

• Review with the Client alternative design and construction approaches. • Submit
outline proposals for the Client’s preliminary approval
• Develop a Scheme Design from approved outline proposals
• Provide information to, discuss proposals with and incorporate input of other
consultants into Scheme Design
• Examine and advise on existing/base-build building systems
• Consult with Planning, Fire, Environmental and other statutory authorities
• In conjunction with the other consultants, submit a scheme design showing
spatial arrangements, materials and appearance for the Client’s approval
• Prepare schematic design for all service (Structure, M/E/P,Kitchen & Cafeteria)
for compilation of design basis reports(DBR).
• Provide revised cost estimate based on approved Scheme Design
• Develop detail design from approved Scheme Design
• Provide architectural drawings for submission to Authority in the prescribed
format for the approval. Make necessary amendment to Plans as advised by
Liason Agency to seek necessary permission.
• During design development stage, present design status in the Design review
meetings (frequency and schedule of such meetings to be finalized in consultation
with Project Manager)
• Provide information to, discuss proposals with and incorporate input of Project
Manager, Client representatives, User groups and other consultants into detail
design
• Participate in and make available all resources necessary in order to become
conversant with and able to fully utilize the Client’s proposed ‘Collaboration Tool’
system
• Provide information required by EIA consultant for approvals.
• Detail drawings of all floors including basements and roof.
• Detail drawings of all elevations and sections
• Provide reflecting ceiling plan for all floors and vetting of all drawings received
from consultants.
• Review, comment and approve incorporate services requirements in to
architectural schematic design for finalisation and coordination of services
(Structure, M/E/P, Kitchen & Cafeteria).
• Incorporate with the design inputs provided by the LEED, Energy, Transportation,
Landscape, EIA, Landscape consultants and Liasoning agency, Lighting
Vendors,etc. to be hired directly by the client. Co-ordination with all consultants
directly appointed by the client for design and drawing finalization at each stage
would lie with the Architect.
• Review probable project cost, based on detailed specifications and drawings
prepared by all services (Structure, M/E/P, LEED, Energy, Transportation,
Landscape, EIA, Kitchen & Cafeteria) as received from them and forward them to
client for their review and final approval/s
• Provide Interior Design Services
• Advise on the selection of materials, equipments, furniture and fittings.
• Provide Space Planning Services

Phase III – Tendering/ Procurement stage

• Prepare detailed material and workmanship specifications in accordance with
Building Regulation Requirements
• Prepare technical specifications to be incorporated in the tender document
• Preparation of detailed drawings to be included with tender documents for all
work packages as decided at the outset of the project
• Preparation of final construction budget and schedule in consultation with the
Project Manager
• Prepare Schedule of Rates and/or Quantities and/or Schedule for works for
tendering purposes
• Coordinate with Project Manager to identify materials with long lead time
• Prepare applications for approvals under Building Acts and/or Regulations and
other Statutory requirements
• Apply for approvals under Building Acts and/or Regulations and other Statutory
• Negotiate if necessary over Building Acts and/or Regulations and other Statutory
requirements and revise documentation
• In conjunction with the other consultants, submit plans for proposed Building
Works for approval of Landlord, Funders or others as requested by the Client.
• Obtain General Conditions of Contract, Tender form, Instructions to Tenderers
and other relevant documents from the Project Manager and compile a
consolidated Tender document by organizing all these documents in a sequential
order, in active discussions with the Project Manager
• Obtain Client’s as well as Project Manager’s comments on the draft copy of
tender documents and incorporate those comments in the final version of the
document
• Provide detailed estimate, which correlates with the Schedule of quantities and
rates prepared by the Architect or its consultants
• Prepare rate analysis for each and every item on the BOQ
• Provide a list of contractors to Project Manager for the purpose of
prequalification of contractors for different trade packages
• Assist Project Manager in the pre-qualification process and provide rating to the
contractor profiles
• Prepare Comparative statement, both Technical and Commercial and provide
recommendations on the bids received for various packages
• In conjunction with the other consultants, advise on and obtain the Client’s
approval to a list of tenders for the Main and/or Sub-Contracts
• Appraise and report on tenders with other consultants
• Assist other consultants in negotiation with tenderers.
• In conjunction with other consultants, advise the Client on the appointment of the
contractors and on the responsibilities of the parties and the Architect under the
building contract
• Provide a phasing program and move schedules to assist the phased occupation
of the permanent space as required. The architect will include for all planning
services to accommodate a phased occupation of the total space over a period of
12 months from Practical Completion.
Phase IV – Contract Administration/ Construction coordination
• Participate in the Progress review meetings with the contractors conducted by
Project Manager
• Visit the project site, once in 15 days during structural work and once in 7 days
during finishing work, to become familiar with the process and quality of the project
and to determine in general if the work is being performed in conformance with the
design intent.
• Participate and provide constructive input and recommendations, whenever
required, in other meetings as called by Project Manager, like Schedule review
meeting, Submittal/ RFI review meeting, Change Authorization meetings, etc.
• Provide estimate of works for the proposed changes in the scope of work, which
can be due to unforeseen conditions, due to Owner/ Client request, due to Design
errors/ omissions or due to other miscellaneous reasons
• Provide good for Construction architectural drawings after incorporating all
relevant inputs from all consultants. The Structure drawings shall be provided by
respective Structural consultants, the MEP drawings shall be provided by
respective MEP consultants, after thorough review and approval of the architect.
• Review all technical submittals like Shop drawings, Samples, Coordination
drawings and Product data submitted by contractors and provide timely response
so as not to hamper the progress of works at site
• Review Request for Information submitted by contractors and provide timely
response so as not to hamper the progress of works at site
• Review all extra claims by vendors and validate the same and the client along
with the recommendations of the same.
• Provide revised drawings in lieu of the changes to the tender drawings during the
course of project, well in time, so as not to hamper the progress of works at site
• Generally follow the Systems, Procedures and Formats established by Project
Manager for managing the day to day execution of the project and respond
appropriately in the formats
• Provide a weekly status report to Project Manager on the progress of works at
site
• Review Non Conformance Notices and provide input
• Generally inspect materials delivered to the site
• As appropriate, instruct sample taking and carry out tests of materials,
components, techniques and workmanship and examine the conduct and results
of such test whether on or off site
• As appropriate, instruct the opening up of completed work to determine that it is
generally in accordance with the Contract Documents
• The coordinated services drawing to be prepared by the architect within one
month of award of all key services works packages ( HVAC, plumbing and
electrical)
• At intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, visit the works to inspect the
progress and quality of the works and to determine that they are being executed
generally in accordance with the Contract Documents
• Collaborate with, co-ordinate and control the clients specialist services
contractors (Generators, chillers, UPS, BMS Controls, Networking, AV Equipment,
Kitchen equipment, Fire Suppression and Security Installations).
• Provide relevant information for incorporation in the Health and Safety File
• As appropriate, visit the sites of the extraction and fabrication and assembly of
materials and components, techniques and workmanship before delivery to site
• Monitor testing and commissioning procedures
• Carry out snagging inspections prior to practical completion as per the snaglist
schedule prepared by Project Manager
• Prepare and certify ‘as built’ drawings and provide to the Project Manager for
onward delivery to Client’s Facilities team, no later than 2 weeks prior to Practical
Completion • Carry out handover process including review of operational,
maintenance and cleaning manuals
• Carry out final snagging inspections at end of 1 year Defects Liability Period
• Collaborate with the other consultants to ensure that designs of the Engineering
Services are developed in a manner compatible with the detailed structural and
architectural designs
• Provide information for the preparation of Schedule of Rates and/or Quantities
and/or Schedule for works for tendering purposes
• In conjunction with the other consultants, resolve “on-site” problems in relation to
the works, which may from time to time arise
• Set the criteria and procedures for the testing and commissioning of plant and
machinery, check the sub-contractors’ proposals for the testing and commissioning
procedures, witness the testing and commissioning of such plant and machinery,
confirm that the performance of the installed systems comply with the criteria set
by the Contract.
• Participate in commissioning of systems in order to ensure application of correct
practices.
• Review of As-Built final record drawings and manuals prepared by the Contractor
representing the final completed Project and forward the same to the Client.
3. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
Provision of Architect Services
Subject to consideration as stipulated hereunder, the Architect shall provide
the Architectural Services as detailed.
•It is understood by and between the Parties that the Architect Services
contemplate all services necessary for the development of the Principal’s
project and such services have been finalised after a detailed scope has been
presented by the Architect prior to signing this Agreement.
•In any event, at any stage, if during the course of providing the Architect
Services, the Architect is of the opinion that additional services, outside the
scope of the Architect Services are necessary in order to complete the
Architect Services, it shall inform the same to Principal who at its sole
discretion shall decide whether the said additional services are necessary in
order to complete the Architect Services.
Architect’s obligations
•The Architect shall conform to the standards and guidelines as agreed with
Principal. The Architect understands and agrees that any deviation from such
standards without the prior written consent of Principal shall constitute a breach of
this Agreement.
•The Architect shall conform to the documentation requirements as stipulated by
Project Manager appointed by the Principal and provide full support in terms of
review and approval whenever required.
•The Architect shall recommend to Principal a list of contractors along with
appropriate justification, and shall assist Principal in identifying the contractor for
each separate service to be rendered by contractors.
Principal’s Obligations
•Principal shall provide the Architect all reasonable assistance as may be
requested by the Architect in connection with the provision of Architect Services
•Principal shall conclude all agreements and shall assist in the preparation of all
documentation as may be required for the provision of Architect Services as per
the terms of this Agreement.
•Principal shall make all payments towards Architect’s bills within 14days of
submission of the approved bills. Provided however that Principal shall be entitled
to withhold payment on the grounds of deficiency in service and shall
communicate the same vide written communication.
•Principal shall provide the Architect unrestricted access to the Principal’s
premises for the purpose of carrying out his work.
Execution of the project
The Architect will advise Principal on the time and progress chart prepared by the
contractors for the completion of the work, if required by Principal.

Principal will have full access to the details of the calculations and the structural
designs. The parties understand and agree that any delay in the provision of such
details shall render the Architect liable to reduction in fees.

The Parties agree that time being the essence of the contract; Principal would
incur substantial losses due to any delay in completion of the work.

The Parties agree that any delay in completion of the work and any time over-run
in excess of the time stipulated in the Liquidated Damages Clause shall render the
Architect liable to the payment of liquidated damages in the manner set forth in
this Agreement.
COMPENSATION AND BILLING:
The Architect shall submit bills to Principal for the Services rendered in a particular
month, within a period of 14 days after completion of each stage of the project
after due review and recommendation from the Project Manager.

The Architect and Principal agree that the fees for the additional Services to be
rendered by the Architect shall be discussed and agreed upon by mutual consent
of the Parties.

Any change/revision in the fees and/or additional fees shall be agreed upon by
way of exchange of letters between the Parties, Schedule B shall be deemed to be
modified to that extent.

Principal shall be entitled to deduct tax at source and all other statutory deductions
in all payments made to the Architect.
Covenants of the Architect:
The Architect agrees to employ its best efforts to meet Principal’s assignment
deadlines and standards as applicable and Principal shall have the right to review/
assess the skill levels/ expertise of the Architect’s employees and potential
employees in order to ensure that Principal’s assignment deadlines and standards
of Services are met.

The Architect and any employee/individual assigned by the Architect for

performance of the services under this Agreement agree, represent and warrant
that no officer, director, employee or immediate family member thereof
(collectively, “Principal Personnel”) has received or will receive anything of value of
any kind from the Architect or its officers, directors, employees or agents in
connection with this Agreement; and that no Bank Personnel has a business
relationship of any kind with the Architect or its officers.
Independent Architect
The Architect and/or its employees, agents and representatives shall perform all
services hereunder as an independent Architect on a nonexclusive basis and
nothing contained herein shall be deemed to create any association, partnership,
joint venture or relationship of Principal and agent or, master and servant or,
employer and employee between the Parties hereto or any affiliates or
subsidiaries thereof or, to provide either Party with the right, power or
authority.The Architect acknowledges that its rendering of Services is solely within
its own control subject to the terms and conditions agreed upon and agrees not to
hold itself to be an employee, agent or servant of Principal or any subsidiary or
affiliate thereof.

Architect shall have no authority/right to bind Principal in any manner. The

Architect acknowledges and agrees that the employees/personnel of the Architect
shall always remain on the payrolls/ employment of the Architect.
Compliance with Laws:
The Architect hereby agrees that it shall comply with all applicable union, state and
local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and codes in performing its obligations
and rendering Services.

The Architect has represented to Principal that it holds all valid,

licenses/registrations, as may be required under the laws prevailing from time to
time, including but not limited to, The Contract Labour (Abolition and Regulation)
Act, and other labour laws.

Principal on becoming aware of any contravention/non-compliance of any laws by

the Architect notwithstanding its right to terminate the agreement as contained
hereinafter call upon the Architect to rectify the violation and/or to comply with the
laws and the Architect shall immediately take all necessary steps/actions to do so.
Inspection and Right to Audit:
The Architect shall keep complete and accurate records of all the operations and
expenses in connection with the Services to be provided to Principal.

All said records shall be kept on file by the Architect for a period of three (3) years
from the date the record is made.

The Architect shall, upon reasonable notice from the Principal, Project Manager or
through any of its authorized representatives shall allow them to enter the
premises of the Architect and inspect, examine and audit the operations and
business records of the Architect relating to the Services to be rendered to
Principal pursuant to this Agreement.
Inspection and Right to Audit:
The Architect shall render co-operation/assistance to Principal’s internal or
external auditor or other authorized representative to assure a prompt and
accurate audit/inspection.

The Architect shall also co-operate with Principal to correct any practices/services
which are found to be deficient/ inappropriate as a result of any such audit within a
reasonable time after receipt of Principal’s audit report.

Such audits or reviews will be conducted at the expenses of Principal. However, if

the audit discovers discrepancies or overcharges, then upon completion of such
audit or review, the Architect agrees that the Architect shall be bound and liable to
reimburse to Principal amount equivalent to such discrepancies or overcharges in
the account of the Architect and the cost of the audit.
Confidentiality and Secrecy
The Architect acknowledges and agrees that all tangible and intangible information
obtained, developed or disclosed including all documents, data, papers,
statements, any business/customer information, trade secrets and process of
Principal relating to its business practices in connection with the performance of
Services under this Agreement or otherwise, is the confidential and proprietary
information (“Confidential Information”) of Principal and the Architect agrees to
hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence.

The Architect shall ensure that all individuals assigned by the Architect to provide
Services under this Agreement, shall be made aware of the confidential nature of
the Confidential Information. The Architect shall not be absolved from any liability
that may arise as a consequence of breach of confidentiality either by the Architect
or any of its employee/s, individual/s, agent/s or representative/s.
Confidentiality and Secrecy
If the Architect is directed by a court order, subpoena or other legal or regulatory
process to disclose any Confidential Information, the Architect shall immediately
notify Principal in writing, in sufficient detail immediately upon receipt of such court
order, subpoena, legal or regulatory process, in order to permit Principal to make
an application for an appropriate protection order (which Principal may pursue at
its own expenses).

Such notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the court order, subpoena, legal or
regulatory process.
Insurance
The Architect shall maintain Professional Indemnity insurance at its sole expense
for an amount equivalent to 10 times the fee of the Architect.

The Architect further undertakes at its sole expense to provide for insurance of all
property used, individuals, employees, agents or persons assigned to perform the
Services under this Agreement, as may be required by Principal upto such limits
as may be specified by Principal.

Principal shall not be liable whatsoever for any loss or injury to any property or any
individual assigned to perform the Services under this Agreement or otherwise,
while on said Project or anywhere else, including any liability that may arise as a
result of malfunction of any equipment or otherwise howsoever.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
The Architect shall be liable to Principal for all claims, damages and expenses of
any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from any negligent, dishonest,
criminal or fraudulent act of any individual/employee assigned by the Architect for
the performance of the Services under this Agreement and/or for any loss and/or
damage caused to the property of Principal, in particular to the Principal’s
Confidential Information in possession of the Architect.

In the event of any damages incurred/sustained by Principal, the Architect shall be

liable to reimburse compensate the damages as may be quantified by Principal. In
the event of failure of the Architect to do so within a period of seven (7) days from
a demand, Principal shall be entitled to adjust the amounts so claimed as
damages against the future payments due by Principal to the Architect.
Indemnity
The Architect hereby agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified and hold Principal
harmless from and against any loss, claim, damage, costs, taxes, duties,
additions, penalties, interest thereon or expenses of any kind, including
reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred/sustained or caused to be incurred/sustained
by Principal on account of:

(a) willful or grossly negligent or fraudulent acts or omission of the Architect or its
employees/individuals assigned by the Architect to render the Services

(b) any act or omission of any sub-consultant appointed by the Architect

(c) contravention of any of the terms, conditions, covenants of this Agreement;

(d) any representation or warranty or information furnished to Principal found to be

false
Indemnity
(e) violation/non compliance with any laws/rules/regulations applicable in
rendering of Services hereunder

(f) failure to adhere to the standards/specifications of Services required to be

rendered to Principal

(g) Improper handling or misuse of the Confidential Information.

The Architect hereby agrees that the amount claimed by Principal shall be final
and binding on the Architect and the Architect shall not dispute the same.
Term
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date first above written and shall
continue in force until such time the Architect Services are concluded to the
satisfaction of Principal, and a completion certificate is given by the Architect and
endorsed by Principal or its Project Manager.
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION:
Notwithstanding anything herein contained, Principal may by giving Thirty (30)
days notice in writing to the Architect terminate this Agreement under any one or
more of the following conditions:

i) If Principal is informed or information comes to Principal’s attention that the

Architect is or may be in the violation of any law/s, ordinance/s, regulation/s,
code/s or court order/s;

ii) If the Architect fails/defaults in performance of any of the services under this
Agreement or to observe any of its obligations or breaches all or any of the terms
of this Agreement.
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION:
iii) If the Architect discontinues its business.

iv) If a petition for insolvency is filed against the Architect and such petition is not
dismissed within ninety (90) days after filing and/or if the Architect makes an
arrangement for the benefit of its creditors or, if the court receiver is appointed as
receiver of all/any properties of the Architect.

v) If in the opinion of Principal the interest of Principal are jeopardized in any

manner whatsoever.

vi) If there is change in the management or control of the Architect firm