ARCHITECT'S OBLIGATIONS. Subject to the work being included in the agreed scope of services the architect's responsibility to the client shall be to: Act as the client's agent within the scope of authority conferred upon him in terms of this agreement and the contract between the client and contractor. Exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence in the performance of professional duties and act in accordance with the ethics and standards of the profession. Respond timeously to the client’s reasonable requests. Use architectural knowledge and expertise to produce designs that meet the client's needs within reasonable financial limitations imposed by the client; the architect will provide outline estimates of costs and building areas but will not be responsible for the financial viability of the project. Design the building(s) to comply with the conditions of title, applicable legislation, and town planning codes and building regulations. Adopt procedures and methods suited to the agreed scope and complexity and the nature, extent and time scale of the project. Act fairly and impartially in terms of the relevant building contract. Exercise reasonable care to avoid delaying or disrupting the contractor. Advise the client of risks or expense that may arise from the client's instructions and/or requirements. Provide professional indemnity insurance as stated in the articles of agreement and maintain the insurance policy for the period of the architect’s responsibility stated in the conditions of service.
ARCHITECT'S OBLIGATIONS. 3.1 The Architect shall conform to the standards and guidelines as agreed with Principal. The Architect understands and agrees that any deviation from such standards without the prior written consent of Principal shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
ARCHITECT'S OBLIGATIONS. Subject to the work being included in the agreed scope of services the architect's responsibility to the client shall be to: ∙ Act as the client's agent within the scope of authority conferred upon him in terms of this agreement and the contract between the client and contractor. ∙ Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in the performance of professional duties and act in accordance with the ethics and standards of the profession. ∙ Respond timeously to the client’s reasonable requests. ∙ Use architectural knowledge and expertise to produce designs that meet the client's needs within reasonable financial limitations imposed by the client; the architect will provide outline estimates of costs and building areas but will not be responsible for the financial viability of the project. ∙ Design the building(s) to comply with the conditions of title, applicable legislation, and town planning codes and building regulations. ∙ Adopt procedures and methods suited to the agreed scope and complexity and the nature, extent and time scale of the project. ∙ Act fairly and impartially in terms of the relevant building contract. ∙ Exercise reasonable care to avoid delaying or disrupting the contractor. ∙ Advise the client of risks or expenses that may arise from the client's instructions and/or requirements. ∙ Provide professional indemnity insurance as stated in the articles of agreement and maintain the insurance policy for the period of the architect’s responsibility stated in the conditions of service. | 7
