“Too much is the same as

not enough”
– Miyamoto Musashi

Services

When appointed as the Architect and Principal Agent by the Client, FLUID Architects (Pty) provides the following services, delivered in four defined stages.

STAGE 1:

SKETCH PLAN & CONCEPT

Fluid receives and appraises the client’s requirements in terms of:

  • A comprehensive brief
  • The site constraints
  • Budgetary constraints
  • The consultants required

Fluid then prepares the initial design and presents it to the client. This includes:

  • Detailing the intended space provisions and functionality for each space
  • The characteristics of the design
  • Confirmation of the scope of the project
  • Developing the design with 3D renderings

STAGE 2:

COUNCIL DRAWINGS

Fluid then prepares all documentation required for local authority review and co-ordinates documentation with the appointed consultants. Once authorisation is secured from the client, Fluid submit everything to the local council and keeps the client informed of progress.

STAGE 3:

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

Fluid then:

  • Completes construction drawings and documentation
  • Calls for tenders
  • Evaluates offers
  • Completes recommendations in terms of awarding the building contract
  • Completes contract documentation
  • Arranges the signing of the building contract by all parties

STAGE 4:

SITE INSPECTIONS & BUILDING CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Fluid then:

  • Administers the building contract and hands over the site to the contractor.
  • Regularly inspects the works for conformity to the contract documentation and acceptable quality in terms of industry standards.
  • Administers and performs the duties and obligations assigned to the Principle Agent in the JBCC Building Contract.
  • Issues the certificate of practical and final completion.

INSURANCE:

FLUID Architects (Pty) Ltd carries Professional Indemnity Insurance
to the value of R 15,000,000.00.