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The work
stages of an
architect’s
service
guarantees and other specifics. When these are agreed, the architect will prepare a set of the contract
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documents and arrange for the signing of the building contract between you and the contractor(s).
Your architect will advise you on the most appropriate form of construction contract for your project.
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The architect will become your official representative as the principal agent with the authority and
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4 mandate to act on your behalf. Other consultants on the professional team, such as engineers and
quantity surveyors, are appointed as agents to deal with specific aspects of the project and their duties
will also be monitored and administered by the architect as principal agent on the project.
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