What agencies will have jurisdiction on this project? What consultants will be required on this project? This project would fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Historical Preservation and the State Historical Preservation Commission. As the site is larger than 1 acre, it would also be subject to review by the Regional Water...
What agencies will have jurisdiction on this project? What consultants will be required on this project? What special provisions will a project of this type carry and how will that affect your scope and fee? For an essential services building such as this sheriff’s station the DSA-SS would review structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing...
What agencies will have jurisdiction on this project? What consultants will be required on this project? For a state-owned hospital the authorities having jurisdiction would include the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development’s Facility Development Division which would be the lead agency in the CEQA process. In addition, the State Fire Marshall, the...
What items must the contract contain? a. A contract is required for architectural services unless the work is pro-bono, part of an existing on-going agreement with a client, the client has requested that no contract be formed after being informed of the statutory requirement, the work is for a licensed surveyor or structural engineer....
How would your options and response change depending on the stage of the project? Regardless of the stage of the project, the first step would be to contact the owner or owner’s representative to discuss the issue and make sure they are aware. If payment is subsequently not made, I would provide written notice...
I will first formulate a clear mission statement and compelling marketing material following a marketing strategy that focuses on specific project-types and client-bases. In a large firm maintaining a consistent business identity will be more challenging as there are more factors and people involved, requiring clear office standards. In a small firm the greater...
I would discourage this activity as it has the potential to create liability as an employer, to reduce productivity, and to compete with my business entity. In no case may any office time or resources by used for moonlighting activities.
By participating in continuing education activities including AIA, ICC and CalBO conventions, seminars and events; as well as meeting with product reps to understand new products and technologies, as well as ways these products are used in this state. Also, keeping up-to-date reference material, codes and industry magazines in the office.
The owner should be informed that the schedule that they are requesting will require additional services to be achieved, and verify that this schedule can not be adjusted to be feasible without additional services. If the schedule can not be adjusted options may include hiring more staff, working client-approved overtime, forming a joint-venture with...