SPP 205
SPP 205
SPP 205
In Post-Construction Services, the channels of communication are kept open among the
building owners, operators, architects, engineers, builders, manufacturers, building research groups,
utility providers, furniture and equipment vendors and building administrators/ property managers to
provide access to information regarding the performance and upkeep of buildings.
The Architect may be appointed as the Building Administrator and/or Property Manager of a
commercial, industrial, residential, or institutional building, facility, or complex in order to maximize the
lifespan of the building and achieve maximum financial return.
The SCOPE OF SERVICES for post construction includes: Building and Facilities Administration and; Post-
Construction Evaluation
Under Post-Construction Evaluation, upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall:
a. evaluate the initial design program vs. the actual use of the facility;
b. determine the effectiveness of the various building systems and the materials systems in use;
c. assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional effectiveness of the design and
construction process undertaken, and
d. study, research, and give solutions to any discovered/ emerging/ evolving defects and failures
such as shrinkage, water seepage and other problems in the building. This is referred to as
“forensic investigation” of the building’s systems
The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
METHOD OF COMPENSATION