Architect Services Agreement

Summary

This architect services agreement template can be used by an owner and an architect to set forth the responsibilities of the architect in connection with the design and construction of a building. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and optional clauses. The purpose of this agreement is to state the scope of the architect's services of the architect and describe the drawings and other deliverables that the architect is required to provide. The agreement also lays out the fees to be paid to the architect, when those fees are paid, and the schedule for when the services will be provided. For a list of key resources covering construction-related tasks for a first-year associate, see First Year Associate Resource Kit: Construction. For a discussion of issues and tasks commonly encountered by in-house lawyers and counsel working on construction-related matters, see In-House Construction Resource Kit. For a full listing of key content covering owner and contractor agreements, see Owner and Architect Agreement Resource Kit. For information on the construction process, see Construction Resource Kit. For a list of key resources covering construction-related tasks for a junior associate, see Junior Associate Resource Kit: Construction. For further guidance on working with an architect, see Owner-Architect Agreements. For a playbook useful in negotiating these types of agreements, see Architect Services Agreement Playbook.