SCOPE OF SERVICE MATRIX

BASIC SERVICE
STAGES
ROLE
Pre-Design Concept Design Schematic Design Design Development Documentation Construction Completion Post Completion
 Assist the Client in  Provide initial design to  Develop the initial  Develop the Schematic  Prepare architectural  Prepare architectural  Inspect site to check
establishing the Design meet the Design Brief in design to sufficient level Design to sufficient level Tender Drawings and Construction Drawings the completed works
Brief general of detail required for of detail required for Specifications to  Attend to construction against the design
 Site investigation to  Assist the Client to refine Development Control Building Plan sufficient level of detail issues relevant to the intent
ascertain site conditions the Design Brief submissions. submissions. to enable pricing design
Designer  Prepare Outline appropriate to the  Check Contractor's
Specifications to selected procurement submissions against the
determine preferred method. design intent
materials, quality and  Inspect site to check the
construction method. works against the design
intent

 Pre-design research on  Ensure that the design  Ensure that the design  Ensure that the design  Advise on regulatory  Ensure permits and  Submit architectural  Obtain clearances
regulatory requirements complies with regulatory complies with regulatory complies with regulatory requirements to be clearances required prior as-built drawings required for statutory
 Obtain previously requirements requirements requirements included in the building to commencement are  Arrange for required completion from
approved drawings, if  Consult authorities on  Prepare submission  Prepare submission contract. obtained authority inspections relevant authorities
necessary specific regulatory plans and submit to URA plans and submit to  Monitor Contractor's  Obtain clearances
 Consult authorities on requirements, if necessary for Written Permission authorities for BP/DP compliance with statutory required for
Qualified Person general and/or site-  Obtain land / building  Prepare submission Clearances
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requirements occupancy from
specific regulatory owner's consent, if plans and submit to  Prepare submission  Inspect site to check that relevant authorities,
requirements, if necessary other authorities for DC plans and submit to the works are carried out if necessary.
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necessary Clearances BCA for BP Approval in accordance with  Report to IRAS
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 Application for waivers Approved Plans
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 Amendment submissions
 Advise on appropriate  Advise on selection of  Provide input on  Check Client's  Compile Tender  Administer the building contract, including issuing  Address latent
procurement method(s) form of building contract contractual matters for requirements for pricing Documents orders and certification in accordance with the defects and minor
Outline Specifications / procurement exercise  Conduct pricing / tender building contract. outstanding works, if
Contract  Identify items requiring  Pre-qualify suitable process  Conduct site meetings any
early procurement builders for tender  Facilitate the award of  Inspect site to check that the works are carried out in  Work with the QS to
Administrator exercise conclude the Final
building contract(s) accordance with the building contract
 Formulate tender  Compile Contract Account and building
evaluation criteria Documents contract

 Ascertain Client's budget  Track the design process  Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
/ prepare Project Budget  Assist Client in
 Ascertain project timeline appointment of consultant
 Track the design process  Monitor construction cost  Manage the
/ prepare the Project team  Review QS's Cost Estimate against the Project Budget. against the budget handover process
Programme  Prepare Project Plans /  Monitor progress against the Project Programme  Monitor construction
Design Manager /  Advise on consultants Responsibility Matrices/
progress against the
Project Administrator Project Programme
needed Execution Plans
 Establish communication  Assist the QS to develop
protocols Preliminary Cost Estimate
 Update the Project
Programme

Abbreviations
BP Building Plan BCA Building and Construction Authority C&S Civil & Structural Engineer CAD Computer Aided Drafting
DC Development Control IRAS Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore M&E Mechanical & Electrical Engineer BIM Building Information Model
DP Detailed Plan URA Urban Redevelopment Authority QS Quantity Surveyor GFA Gross Floor Area

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In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can list the submissions to authorities included in the scope. A Provisional Sum may be provided for those not included.
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In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can fill in rates for waiver applications.
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In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can fill in rates for amendment submissions.

These are normally included in the Architect's scope, although there may be instances where these are not necessary, in which case there is usually no reduction in fee.
The process includes identifying design changes defined under Additional Service.
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Architect's Appointment Committee
 SCOPE OF SERVICE MATRIX
ADDITIONAL SERVICE
STAGES
ROLE
Pre-Design Concept Design Schematic Design Design Development Documentation Construction Completion Post Completion
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 Conversion of  Design change  Performance-based design  Documentation  Revised and/or  As-Built BIM  Post-occupancy
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drawings of existing  Artist's impression /  Design change resultant from design additional construction model evaluation
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building(s) to Walk-through / Virtual  Providing architectural content for Client's changes drawings resultant from  Building
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CAD/BIM Reality marketing purposes / public exhibition  Artwork for hoarding design changes performance study
Designer  Measured drawings of  Review work by  Basic Interior Design and gap analysis
existing building(s) previous Designer  Signage Design  Review tenancy
 User / community  Physical model layout by others
engagement  Attending to other
 Special or protracted  Outline Application to  Re-computation of existing GFA  Protraction6  Green Mark parties (e.g.
negotiations with URA  Checking and endorsement of Client's marketing  Certification under Certification – purchasers, users)
authorities  Consulting authorities material Housing Developers documentation for  Witness of Fact
 Checking existing not previously included  Performance-based submissions (Control and Licensing) Verification and (preparing
building(s) for in scope of service  Non-mandatory Green Mark Scheme – Act attendance to material,
Qualified Person compliance  Review submissions by documentation for application, assessment & certification body statements and
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previous Qualified presentation to certification body  Assist in strata attendance to
Person  Application for house number and/or land sub- hearings)
 Application for change of use division
 Application for advertisement licence  Assist in vesting of
 Application for operating licence land to the State
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 Input into drafting of  Conduct pricing /  Protraction
particular conditions tender process for  Providing architectural staff resident on site
nominated sub-  Coordinating the work of Client's direct
contract(s) contractor(s)
Contract  Conduct pricing /  Administering contracts other than standard
Administrator tender process for forms commonly used in Singapore
Client's direct  Certification required under Client's sales and
contract(s) purchase agreement
 Conduct pricing /
tender process for
early works contracts
 Managing user /  Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
Design Manager /
community  Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
Project Administrator
engagement  Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.

Abbreviations
BP Building Plan BCA Building and Construction Authority C&S Civil & Structural Engineer CAD Computer Aided Drafting
DC Development Control IRAS Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore M&E Mechanical & Electrical Engineer BIM Building Information Model
DP Detailed Plan URA Urban Redevelopment Authority QS Quantity Surveyor GFA Gross Floor Area

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Design change means any change:
- resultant from a change to the Design Brief;
- requested by the Client subsequent to the Client's expressed or implied acceptance of the design;
- necessitated by new authority requirements; or
- necessitated by site conditions / construction method
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Computer simulation , if required , is usually done by a specialist
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In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can fill in rates for protraction
Updated 14 August 2018
Architect's Appointment Committee