“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.
