Although architects often provide preliminary construction cost estimates, detailed construction cost estimating requires expertise generally beyond the realm of the architect’s professional proficiencies. What possible steps can an architect take to address this area of service? (choose 3)
A. add a special provision to the architect’s insurance policy to ensure adequate coverage for such services.
B. prepare cost estimates using understated values based on national data.
C. obtain written guarantees for quoted prices from manufacturers and suppliers for materials and systems included in the cost estimate.
D. suggest that a client directly engage a professional construction cost estimator.
E. ensure the client understands that the estimate can be used as a reliable opinion about possible construction costs.
AnswerA, C, D. Not all standard professional liability policies will cover detailed construction cost estimating; If an architect does perform such services, accurate cost information is essential; Clients who engage outside estimators will be less expectant of the architect to provide a cost ceiling.
A. add a special provision to the architect’s insurance policy to ensure adequate coverage for such services.
B. prepare cost estimates using understated values based on national data.
C. obtain written guarantees for quoted prices from manufacturers and suppliers for materials and systems included in the cost estimate.
D. suggest that a client directly engage a professional construction cost estimator.
E. ensure the client understands that the estimate can be used as a reliable opinion about possible construction costs.
AnswerA, C, D. Not all standard professional liability policies will cover detailed construction cost estimating; If an architect does perform such services, accurate cost information is essential; Clients who engage outside estimators will be less expectant of the architect to provide a cost ceiling.
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