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Case Study Legal Issues & Ethics Case Study Class Exercise<\/p>\n
Background Information<\/p>\n
– An architect was asked to design a shopping center in a suburban community<\/p>\n
– Although not as large, the client had completed several similar projects<\/p>\n
– The architect recognized that the project could be profitable opportunities<\/p>\n
– The architect\u2019s previous experience was limited to residential projects, including the client\u2019s home<\/p>\n
– The program called for 34,000 square feet of retail space<\/p>\n
– For reference, the client provided drawings and specifications from similar previous projects<\/p>\n
– The client also had in-house staff to assist with cost estimation, material and system selections,<\/p>\n
bidding and negotiation with contractors, and project supervision<\/p>\n
– The architect was advised that he developer\u2019s staff would manage construction contract<\/p>\n
administration. So, the architect did not provide construction phase services<\/p>\n
– The architect and owner signed a standard AIA B101 \u2013 2007 contract with the architect\u2019s fee<\/p>\n
based on a percentage of the construction cost.<\/p>\n
– The architect completed the work as contracted and, through the mechanical engineer, specified<\/p>\n
mechanical systems recommended by the client<\/p>\n
– The structural engineer relied on the soil test provided by the client<\/p>\n
– The project proceeded appropriately, the architect performed the requested services, produced<\/p>\n
the required construction drawings and was paid as agreed<\/p>\n
Project Issues<\/p>\n
– When the project was put out to bid, costs exceeded the owner\u2019s expectations by 30%<\/p>\n
– The owner asked the architect to redesign the project to bring it in on budget without providing<\/p>\n
guidance for making the necessary program changes to reduce costs<\/p>\n
– The architect explained to the owner that in the current market, price escalations on material and<\/p>\n
labor were to be expected and a reduction in scope would be necessary to reduce the budget<\/p>\n
– The owner decides to build the project as originally drawn but the only compensates the architect<\/p>\n
for work based on the original expectations (30% less than the bids)<\/p>\n
– Following completion and for the next two years after occupancy, there were continual problems<\/p>\n
with the mechanical systems. Constant repairs were required and, after two years, all main airhandling<\/p>\n
units were replaced.<\/p>\n
– Cracks in the ceramic floor tiles in several retail spaces were evidence of cracks in concrete<\/p>\n
slabs. Although the cracks were not substantial, they resulted in tenant complaints.<\/p>\n
– The owner blamed the architect for the problems, demanded compensation to correct the<\/p>\n
problems with the concrete slab and the mechanical systems.<\/p>\n
– Refusing to pay, the architect indicated that the owner was responsible for all building issues,<\/p>\n
stating that the owner did not build the project exactly as it was designed<\/p>\n
Answer the Following Questions (as appropriate, use AIA B101 \u2013 2007 as a basis for responses):<\/p>\n
– What would be an appropriate method of resolving this dispute? Why?<\/p>\n
– Is the owner entitled to compensation? Why\/Why not?<\/p>\n
– As an architect, how would you handle this situation?<\/p>\n
– By not providing construction phase services, what risks did the architect encumber?<\/p>\n
– Identify and describe three specific services the architect failed to provide. What risks did the architect<\/p>\n
encumber for this decision?<\/p>\n
– Ethically, what should have been differently from the architect\u2019s perspective? Why?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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