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The
architect’s

service

This means that the architect will act as the designer of your project, as the leader of the professional
team, as the person responsible for the procurement and appointment of contractor(s) and will provide an
administrative and inspection service through the construction stage on your behalf.

The standard service of an architect is a full service through all six work stages of the project. These stages
are common for all projects and are outlined in more depth below.

Some architects offer the option of partial services, depending on the project and client requirements.
Where an architect is appointed to provide partial services, it is important to bear in mind that the remaining
services will need to be provided by another architect or professional consultant. Additional or specialist
services can be provided as circumstances require; these are usually subject to additional professional fees.

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