tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post4383576419728945866..comments2024-03-27T06:42:31.956+00:00Comments on Mark Brinkley (aka House 2.0): How to sack an architectMark Brinkleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473684038478246288noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-44637143249084528262016-11-28T23:19:16.646+00:002016-11-28T23:19:16.646+00:00But if the CAD drawings are already drawn (assumin...But if the CAD drawings are already drawn (assuming paid for) then the 50 is just for transfer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450621872368253870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-57738523852742974312008-10-22T06:45:00.000+01:002008-10-22T06:45:00.000+01:00Addition to the above comment.Instead of the using...Addition to the above comment.<BR/><BR/>Instead of the using the term 'misrepresentation', I should have said 'knowingly misleading'.<BR/><BR/>Conduct and Competence Standard 1.1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-58563008832297812422008-10-22T06:11:00.000+01:002008-10-22T06:11:00.000+01:00It is true that it must be 'in the clients interes...It is true that it must be 'in the clients interest' not to void the professional indemnity insurance.<BR/><BR/>Surely it is also 'in the clients interest' to advise them of this fact, when agreeing a specific fee for an agreed specific outcome.<BR/><BR/>Is it not 'misrepresentation' to fail to do so?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-32202837581316688452008-10-04T19:06:00.000+01:002008-10-04T19:06:00.000+01:00To follow up Mark's question about why architect's...To follow up Mark's question about why architect's do not include other consultants fees in their own quotation, they are specifically directed in their professional indemnity insurance policies not to employ other consultants within their appointment. It is in their client's interest not to void their policy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-69864210801271999932008-09-30T10:50:00.000+01:002008-09-30T10:50:00.000+01:00It's interesting that none of these comments menti...It's interesting that none of these comments mention design quality. In my experience you get what you pay for and if you have no interest in this, why not just use a surveyor to draw up your extension?<BR/><BR/>Another thing that should be pointed out is that architects make most profit on planning and by the time the project reaches site they they are, at best, just covering their costs. TheyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-6350219554481059842008-09-18T07:45:00.000+01:002008-09-18T07:45:00.000+01:00Thanks for your prompt and helpful response.Much e...Thanks for your prompt and helpful response.<BR/><BR/>Much encouraged, and better informed, I will be having further conversations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-83788585359885497482008-09-17T18:11:00.000+01:002008-09-17T18:11:00.000+01:00It's an interesting point. And yes, this is the wa...It's an interesting point. And yes, this is the way things go. Having said that, a small hipped truss arrangement is likely to be just as expensive as a cut roof plus engineers calcs, but even so, why should an architect not include an allowance for subcontract fees in their quotation? I don't know the answer.Mark Brinkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473684038478246288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-46031484027609877112008-09-17T17:36:00.000+01:002008-09-17T17:36:00.000+01:00My issue seems to be the other way round. An archi...My issue seems to be the other way round. An architect trying to duck out of an agreement to produce buildable plans at an agreed price.<BR/><BR/>Informed by 'The Housebuilders Bible' (Sixth Edition) and assisted by the blog 'What is it with architects and contracts?' I felt brave enough to agree a price and commision a local architect to assist through planning and building regs up to the final Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-54707593437282859492008-08-26T16:27:00.000+01:002008-08-26T16:27:00.000+01:00. . .following on from anonymous and as a RIBA reg.... . .following on from anonymous and as a RIBA registered architect I would take issue that being a RIBA architect suddenly makes me unreasonable and contractual!<BR/><BR/>Specifically in regard to Residential work, I work very much according to the needs of my clients and have always offered them discreet phases for using my services - offering to help where I am required, rather than making Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-45198277167000912502008-07-15T14:29:00.000+01:002008-07-15T14:29:00.000+01:00Spot on - and another reason not to use a RIBA arc...Spot on - and another reason not to use a RIBA architect on a home build. <BR/><BR/>The RIBA standard contract that most are likely to be working under makes it very difficult to get rid of a 'wrong-un'. <BR/><BR/>Personal experience is that you're offered a reasonable price(ie competitive with non-RIBA members) for the planning app but then find you're locked in to using them for the rest of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14798090.post-60035005363225686042008-04-14T13:11:00.000+01:002008-04-14T13:11:00.000+01:00Agreed, on all points except the offer of £50. Pro...Agreed, on all points except the offer of £50. Probably not a fair offer for detailed CAD drawings.<BR/><BR/>His fee proposal should have clearly stated the work for each stage. If not, then the total should be able to be broken down into recognisable chunks when held up against the RIBA plan of work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com