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When is a contract for architectural services required?

admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:49:02 +0000

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.

b. The contract must contain a description of the services to be rendered, compensation and method of payment, the means by which additional services will be addressed, the name address and phone number of the owner and name address phone number and license number of the architect, and the means by which the contract may be terminated by either party.

An unlicensed member of your staff wants to use company resources after hours to provide services for a licensed engineer. How do you respond?

admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:10:59 +0000

Using company resources to moonlight is frowned upon. Also Iâ€™d point out that it is illegal to provide architectural services without a license; can only do work for a PE without a contract; (still need a license) my assisting him to do so would be in violation of the CAPA, because I was aiding someone violate the law.

California public work bidding and construction requirements

admin — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:17:10 +0000

1. Must be public bid construction contract
2. Design services qualifications based
3. Construction licenses
a. A license â€“ General Engineering Contractor
b. B license â€“ General Building Contractor
c. C license â€“ Specialty Contractor

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admin — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:06:40 +0000

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