Common use of MAJOR RENOVATION WORK Clause in Contracts

MAJOR RENOVATION WORK. The Basic Fee agreed upon in the Agreement typically fully compensates the Architect for investigation, research, measuring, and drawing of the reasonably accessible conditions existing in the building or spaces to be renovated or altered to facilitate the production of Drawings and Specifications of the Work covered by the Agreement. An increase of up to 25% in the Basic Fee Rate is allowed for major renovation projects as stated in Manual of Procedures Chapter 4 Supplement. The Schedule of Basic Fee Rates is structured for new construction and may not adequately cover additional work required of design professionals for renovation projects. A project is considered a major renovation if more than 50% of the construction cost involves renovations and alterations. This additional work required for renovation projects usually involves investigating and developing drawings of existing conditions before design can be developed. In general, exterior projects, including, but not limited to, re-roofing, re-coating, and landscape/hardscape are not to be considered as major renovations. If the Awarding Authority/Owner can provide the design professional with drawings of the existing conditions, this adjustment may be minimized or eliminated. If the Awarding Authority/Owner and design professional agree to increase the Basic Fee Rate of the Schedule for Major Renovation, this must be stated in the spaces provided in the Agreement form. When stating the Basic Fee Rate on the form, state the increased rate.