SCOPE OF SERVICE MATRIX

Basic Service
Merged in the source — repeated in every cell it covers:
ROLESTAGES
Pre-DesignConcept DesignSchematic DesignDesign DevelopmentDocumentationConstructionCompletionPost Completion
Designer
  • Assist the Client in establishing the Design Brief
  • Site investigation to ascertain site conditions
+3 additional
Additional Service
  • Conversion of drawings of existing building(s) to CAD/BIM
  • Measured drawings of existing building(s)
  • User / community engagement
  • Provide initial design to meet the Design Brief in general
  • Assist the Client to refine the Design Brief
+3 additional
Additional Service
  • Design change4
  • Artist's impression / Walk-through / Virtual Reality
  • Review work by previous Designer
  • Develop the initial design to sufficient level of detail required for Development Control submissions.
  • Prepare Outline Specifications to determine preferred materials, quality and construction method.
+6 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Schematic Design – Design Development
  • Performance-based design
  • Design change4
  • Providing architectural content for Client's marketing purposes / public exhibition
  • Basic Interior Design
  • Signage Design
  • Physical model
  • Develop the Schematic Design to sufficient level of detail required for Building Plan submissions.
+6 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Schematic Design – Design Development
  • Performance-based design
  • Design change4
  • Providing architectural content for Client's marketing purposes / public exhibition
  • Basic Interior Design
  • Signage Design
  • Physical model
  • Prepare architectural Tender Drawings and Specifications to sufficient level of detail to enable pricing appropriate to the selected procurement method.
+2 additional
Additional Service
  • Documentation resultant from design changes4
  • Artwork for hoarding
  • Prepare architectural Construction Drawings
  • Attend to construction issues relevant to the design
  • Check Contractor's submissions against the design intent
  • Inspect site to check the works against the design intent
+1 additional
Additional Service
  • Revised and/or additional construction drawings resultant from design changes4
  • Inspect site to check the completed works against the design intent
+1 additional
Additional Service
  • As-Built BIM model
+5 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across all roles
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Building performance study and gap analysis
  • Review tenancy layout by others
  • Attending to other parties (e.g. purchasers, users)
  • Witness of Fact (preparing material, statements and attendance to hearings)
Qualified Person
  • Pre-design research on regulatory requirements
  • Obtain previously approved drawings, if necessary
  • Consult authorities on general and/or site-specific regulatory requirements, if necessary
+2 additional
Additional Service
  • Special or protracted negotiations with authorities
  • Checking existing building(s) for compliance
  • Ensure that the design complies with regulatory requirements
  • Consult authorities on specific regulatory requirements, if necessary
  • Obtain land / building owner's consent, if necessary
+3 additional
Additional Service
  • Outline Application to URA
  • Consulting authorities not previously included in scope of service
  • Review submissions by previous Qualified Person
  • Ensure that the design complies with regulatory requirements
  • Prepare submission plans and submit to URA for Written Permission
  • Prepare submission plans and submit to other authorities for DC Clearances1
  • Application for waivers2
  • Amendment submissions3
+8 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Schematic Design – Design Development
  • Re-computation of existing GFA
  • Checking and endorsement of Client's marketing material
  • Performance-based submissions
  • Non-mandatory Green Mark Scheme – documentation for application, assessment & presentation to certification body5
  • Application for house number
  • Application for change of use
  • Application for advertisement licence
  • Application for operating licence
  • Ensure that the design complies with regulatory requirements
  • Prepare submission plans and submit to authorities for BP/DP Clearances1
  • Prepare submission plans and submit to BCA for BP Approval
  • Application for waivers2
  • Amendment submissions3
+8 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Schematic Design – Design Development
  • Re-computation of existing GFA
  • Checking and endorsement of Client's marketing material
  • Performance-based submissions
  • Non-mandatory Green Mark Scheme – documentation for application, assessment & presentation to certification body5
  • Application for house number
  • Application for change of use
  • Application for advertisement licence
  • Application for operating licence
  • Advise on regulatory requirements to be included in the building contract.
  • Ensure permits and clearances required prior to commencement are obtained
  • Monitor Contractor's compliance with statutory requirements
  • Inspect site to check that the works are carried out in accordance with Approved Plans
+2 additional
Additional Service
  • Protraction6
  • Certification under Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) Act
  • Submit architectural as-built drawings
  • Arrange for required authority inspections
  • Obtain clearances required for occupancy from relevant authorities, if necessary.
  • Report to IRAS
+3 additional
Additional Service
  • Green Mark Certification – documentation for Verification and attendance to certification body
  • Assist in strata and/or land sub-division
  • Assist in vesting of land to the State
  • Obtain clearances required for statutory completion from relevant authorities
+5 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across all roles
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Building performance study and gap analysis
  • Review tenancy layout by others
  • Attending to other parties (e.g. purchasers, users)
  • Witness of Fact (preparing material, statements and attendance to hearings)
Contract
Administrator
  • Advise on appropriate procurement method(s)
  • Advise on selection of form of building contract
  • Provide input on contractual matters for Outline Specifications
  • Identify items requiring early procurement
  • Check Client's requirements for pricing / procurement exercise
  • Pre-qualify suitable builders for tender exercise
  • Formulate tender evaluation criteria
+1 additional
Additional Service
  • Input into drafting of particular conditions
  • Compile Tender Documents
  • Conduct pricing / tender process
  • Facilitate the award of building contract(s)
  • Compile Contract Documents
+3 additional
Additional Service
  • Conduct pricing / tender process for nominated sub-contract(s)
  • Conduct pricing / tender process for Client's direct contract(s)
  • Conduct pricing / tender process for early works contracts
  • Administer the building contract, including issuing orders and certification in accordance with the building contract.
  • Conduct site meetings
  • Inspect site to check that the works are carried out in accordance with the building contract
+5 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Construction – Completion
  • Protraction6
  • Providing architectural staff resident on site
  • Coordinating the work of Client's direct contractor(s)
  • Administering contracts other than standard forms commonly used in Singapore
  • Certification required under Client's sales and purchase agreement
  • Administer the building contract, including issuing orders and certification in accordance with the building contract.
  • Conduct site meetings
  • Inspect site to check that the works are carried out in accordance with the building contract
+5 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Construction – Completion
  • Protraction6
  • Providing architectural staff resident on site
  • Coordinating the work of Client's direct contractor(s)
  • Administering contracts other than standard forms commonly used in Singapore
  • Certification required under Client's sales and purchase agreement
  • Address latent defects and minor outstanding works, if any
  • Work with the QS to conclude the Final Account and building contract
+5 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across all roles
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Building performance study and gap analysis
  • Review tenancy layout by others
  • Attending to other parties (e.g. purchasers, users)
  • Witness of Fact (preparing material, statements and attendance to hearings)
Design Manager /
Project Administrator
  • Ascertain Client's budget / prepare Project Budget
  • Ascertain project timeline / prepare the Project Programme
  • Advise on consultants needed
  • Establish communication protocols
+1 additional
Additional Service
  • Managing user / community engagement
  • Track the design process
  • Assist Client in appointment of consultant team
  • Prepare Project Plans / Responsibility Matrices/ Execution Plans
  • Assist the QS to develop Preliminary Cost Estimate
  • Update the Project Programme
+3 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Concept Design – Completion
  • Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
  • Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
  • Track the design process
  • Review QS's Cost Estimate against the Project Budget.
  • Monitor progress against the Project Programme
+3 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Concept Design – Completion
  • Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
  • Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
  • Track the design process
  • Review QS's Cost Estimate against the Project Budget.
  • Monitor progress against the Project Programme
+3 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Concept Design – Completion
  • Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
  • Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
  • Track the design process
  • Review QS's Cost Estimate against the Project Budget.
  • Monitor progress against the Project Programme
+3 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Concept Design – Completion
  • Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
  • Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
  • Monitor construction cost against the budget
  • Monitor construction progress against the Project Programme
+3 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Concept Design – Completion
  • Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
  • Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
  • Manage the handover process
+3 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across Concept Design – Completion
  • Coordination of consultants in addition to C&S, M&E & QS.
  • Coordination of and liaison with any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Administration of engagement of Site Staff or any other parties not previously included in scope of service.
  • Coordinate and manage communication among the project team and other relevant parties
+5 additional
Additional Service
The source merges this scope across all roles
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Building performance study and gap analysis
  • Review tenancy layout by others
  • Attending to other parties (e.g. purchasers, users)
  • Witness of Fact (preparing material, statements and attendance to hearings)

Footnotes & notes

  1. In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can list the submissions to authorities included in the scope. A Provisional Sum may be provided for those not included.↩ back to matrix
  2. In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can fill in rates for waiver applications.↩ back to matrix
  3. In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can fill in rates for amendment submissions.↩ back to matrix
  4. Design change means any change:
    - resultant from a change to the Design Brief;
    - requested by the Client subsequent to the Client's expressed or implied acceptance of the design;
    - necessitated by new authority requirements; or
    - necessitated by site conditions / construction method
    ↩ back to matrix
  5. Computer simulation , if required , is usually done by a specialist↩ back to matrix
  6. In the consultancy agreement, the Architect can fill in rates for protraction↩ back to matrix

These are normally included in the Architect's scope, although there may be instances where these are not necessary, in which case there is usually no reduction in fee.

The process includes identifying design changes defined under Additional Service.

Abbreviations

BP
Building Plan
DC
Development Control
DP
Detailed Plan
BCA
Building and Construction Authority
IRAS
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
URA
Urban Redevelopment Authority
C&S
Civil & Structural Engineer
M&E
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
QS
Quantity Surveyor
CAD
Computer Aided Drafting
BIM
Building Information Model
GFA
Gross Floor Area