Common use of Project Administration Services Clause in Contracts

Project Administration Services. 2.1.1 The Architect shall manage the Architect’s services and administer the Project. The Architect shall consult with the Owner, research applicable design criteria, attend Project meetings, communicate with members of the Project team and issue progress reports. The Architect shall coordinate the services provided by the Architect and the Architect’s 2.1.2 When Project requirements have been sufficiently identified, the Architect shall prepare, and periodically update, a Project schedule that shall identify milestone dates for decisions required of the Owner, design services furnished by the Architect, completion of documentation provided by the Architect, commencement of construction and Substantial Completion of the Work. 2.1.3 The Architect shall consider the value of alternative materials, building systems and equipment, together with other considerations based on program, budget and aesthetics in developing the design for the Project. 2.1.4 Upon request of the Owner, the Architect shall make a presentation to explain the design of the Project to representatives of the Owner. 2.1.5 The Architect shall submit design documents to the Owner at intervals appropriate to the design process for purposes of evaluation and approval by the Owner. The Architect shall be entitled to rely on approvals received from the Owner in the further development of the design. 2.1.6 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.