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The work
stages of an
architect’s
service Stage 5 – Construction
Work stage five commences when the architect as principal agent hands over the site to the contractor
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and issues the contract documentation, drawings and schedules required. The site boundaries and
servitudes are pointed out by the appointed land surveyor. The contractor then sets up the site camp,
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sets out the work and construction commences.
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4 The architect arranges, chairs and records regular site meetings with the contractor and the other
consultants and agents as required. The process is to inspect and monitor the works to ensure the
contract is adhered to and the obligations will be achieved.
This will include reviewing samples of materials and work and mock-ups provided by the contractor
both on and off site, updating and issuing a register of drawings and documents issued, as well as
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