Appointments Mark Klimt will explore the governing principles of an appointment and any third-party letters of reliance or duty of care warranties that architects may be asked to sign. He will explain the principal clauses to be included in an appointment document, so that the services to be provided, the level to which those services will be performed, the limitations on them and the applicable fee are all clearly set out, together with such matters as how any disputes are to be resolved, the level of liability in the event of a breach and necessary insurances to be maintained. The emphasis will be on a practical guide, using language that is as straightforward and accessible as possible, and to create a sensible and balanced contract which has the best chance of being accepted by the client. FeesThe second half of this session aims to cover the main challenges architects face when setting up a practice in terms of fees, how best to mitigate them and what tools can be helpful. The session aims to cover: Considering the fee proposal as your business model The Professional Service Contract The impact of different procurement routes Defining scope and service Calculating a charge-out rate Understanding your breakeven point Considering profit and non-productive time Putting an effective fee proposal together The Project Resource Programme The RIBA Fee Calculator Different sectors and associated risks Resourcing and time management Monitoring and managing fees Managing change and keeping the client informed Invoicing and the implications for working capital Dealing with slow payers and disputes Mark Klimt is a partner in the City law firm DWF Law LLP specialising in professional indemnity insurance, and in particular architect's liability. He advises and defends many of the country's leading architectural firms. He is special adviser to RIBA and writes regularly on liability and insurance issues. Mark is experienced with defending consultants and with advising them on potential liabilities and commercial commitments. Best known for his work with architects and with RIBA, he has advised architects on their contractual responsibilities and has defended them against claims, including misconduct, for more than 30 years. He has worked with consultants of all sizes, from some of the largest in the country down to sole practitioners and liaises frequently with their insurers and brokers. Mark's work has involved handling claims in a variety of forums, including litigation, domestic and international arbitration, mediation, expert witness determination and adjudication. He was an instrumental part of the team responsible for establishing the firm's reputation for collaborative dispute resolution and for giving pragmatic, effective and practical contract advice on appointment and duty of care plus other documents. He has defended many overseas claims brought against English consultants. He has experience of the German and French judicial processes and has attended local interlocutory hearings as well as having advised on non-contentious issues relating to contract appointments. He has been active in promoting a more inclusive and less combative approach to building projects including single project insurance and other imaginative ways of reducing the industry's blame culture Peter Farrall is an architect with 25 years’ experience as a partner at a small multidisciplinary firm of architects and quantity surveyors, Design Group Chester (DGC). In 2015, he became a full-time member of the academic staff at Liverpool University School of Architecture, where he is responsible for delivering practice management lectures and running the fourth year of the MArch programme. Prior to joining DGC, Peter worked for several larger practices in the North West. He is closely involved with the RIBA, President Emeritus of the Liverpool Architectural Society, and has served on the National Council.Please note Each on-demand video will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the module. This session was recorded from the live webinar on 24 October 2022 For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.
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