Growing the Value of Your Firm through Supplemental Architectural Services May 2011

1. Growing the Value of Your Firm through Supplemental Architectural ServicesMay 2011

2. GeotechnicalSupplemental Service NJMC Center for Environmental and Scientific Education, New Jersey Fredric A Rosen, Architect Image courtesy of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission

3. Geotechnical Supplemental Service Why a Client May Need These Services • To evaluate suitability of proposed site and building development • To develop parameters for foundation and earth retention design • To identify potential construction problems • To reduce potential for overdesigning and excessive construction costs • To determine site seismic class

4. Geotechnical Supplemental Service Knowledge and Skills Required • General engineering knowledge • Specialized knowledge of soils • Familiarity of local soil and groundwater conditions • Ability to identify and implement appropriate testing methods • Ability to identify and manage risk

5. Geotechnical Supplemental Service Representative Process Tasks • Develop proposal • Engage in field exploration • Perform laboratory tests • Analyze test results

6. Geotechnical Supplemental Service Contract Document to Use B102–2007 (formerly B141–1997 Part 1), Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s ServicesAIA Document B102™–2007 replaces and serves the same purpose as AIA Document B141™–1997 Part 1. AIA Document B102–2007 is a standard form of agreement between owner and architect that contains terms and conditions and compensation details. B102–2007 does not include a scope of architect’s services, which must be inserted in Article 1 or attached as an exhibit. The separation of the scope of services from the owner/architect agreement allows users the freedom to append alternative scopes of services. Articles to incorporate supplemental services and special conditions • ARTICLE 1   ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES • ARTICLE 8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

7. Geotechnical Supplemental Service Contract article to insert services that the architect will be providing: ARTICLE 1   ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES § 1.1 The Architect shall provide the following professional services: (Describe the scope of the Architect’s services or identify an exhibit or scope of services document setting forth the Architect’s services and incorporated into this document in Section 9.2)

8. Geotechnical Supplemental Service Another article to be aware of is: ARTICLE 8   SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Special terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are inserted here.

9. Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (Handbook or HPP) is the most comprehensive reference available about architecture practice. Its breadth makes it a unique one-stop resource for licensed architects, for professionals aspiring to be architects, and for those engaged in or associated with the building design community. As the centerpiece publication of the American Institute of Architects, the Handbook fulfills the Institute’s goal to “Be the Authoritative Source: Be the recognized leader for knowledge about the practice and profession of architecture.” (2010–2015 AIA Strategic Plan, p. 4 plan approved December 2009).

10. Geotechnical Supplemental Service To view the Supplemental Architectural Services series, visit www.aia.org/practicing/akr/AIAB089194 (an alphabetical index of descriptive pdfs for each service)