Guide to Using the RIBA Professional Services Contracts 2018 - Other - Page 15
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Guide to RIBA Professional Services Contracts 2018
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Item E – The names of any Other Client Appointments needed on the project
Item F – Basic fee and other Services
Item G – Time charges
Item H – Expenses
Item I – Payment frequency
Item J – Professional indemnity insurance
Item K – Dispute resolution options
Item L – Information formats
Item M – Supplementary Agreements applicable.
The Contract Conditions
This section is in two parts – the Definition of Terms and the Clauses.
The Definition of Terms lists words and phrases found in the document that need
a further explanation to understand what the words mean rather than giving a
definition within the main body of the Contract.
The Clauses are the major terms of the Contract which determine the obligations of
the parties. These clauses are the basis of any contract and affect the contractual
duties of the parties. If one of them fails or is broken, the Contract is breached.
The Clauses are set out in a similar order to the Contract Details. The clause
numbering of the standard PSC conditions is used as the basis for the conditions
in other RIBA PSCs for the same subjects and reflects the legal differences in the
UK between domestic (consumer) and business clients, as well as some specific
requirements.
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Section 1 – General Interpretation
Section 2 – Client’s Responsibilities
Section 3 – Architect/Consultant’s Responsibilities
Section 4 – Assignment, Subcontracting, Other Client Appointments,
Supplementary Agreements and Novation
–– Assignment
–– Sub-contracting
–– Other Client Appointments
–– Supplementary Agreements
–– Novation
Section 5 – Fees and Expenses
–– Payment Notices
–– Notice of Intention to Pay Less
Section 6 – Copyright and Licence
Section 7 – Architect/Consultant’s Liability
Section 8 – Professional Indemnity Insurance
Section 9 – Suspension or Termination
Section 10 – Dispute Resolution
–– Mediation
–– Adjudication
–– Arbitration
–– Litigation
Section 11 – Information Formats.
Selection of the appropriate contract will depend on the complexity of the project
and the risks for each party.
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