Architect Consulting Agreement Template

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An architect consulting agreement is a written arrangement between a client and an architect consultant hired to help develop a building project. The parties will use the document to define what the architect will be consulting on, negotiate the payment amount and frequency, and determine whether a retainer will be paid upfront. 

Architect Consulting Agreement Template

An architect consulting agreement is a written arrangement between a client and an architect consultant hired to help develop a building project. The parties will use the document to define what the architect will be consulting on, negotiate the payment amount and frequency, and determine whether a retainer will be paid upfront. 

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An architect consulting agreement is a written arrangement between a client and an architect consultant hired to help develop a building project. The parties will use the document to define what the architect will be consulting on, negotiate the payment amount and frequency, and determine whether a retainer will be paid upfront. 

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Benefits of an Architect Consulting Agreement

Drafting a written agreement helps formalize and establish proof of a professional relationship between an architect consultant and a client. The contract helps set essential terms before any work begins, some of which include:
  • The services the consultant will carry out and how much they will be compensated for it.
  • The start and end date of the contract.
  • Whether the client will be required to pay a retainer.
  • The consultant’s status is an independent contractor rather than an employee.
  • The consultant’s agreement not to disclose any proprietary information.

Types of Consultants

There are often many different consultants brought in to provide insight, some of which may include:

  • Energy management consultant
  • Environmental consultant
  • Landscape architect consultant
  • Urban and regional planning consultant
  • Land surveyor
  • Planning consultant
  • Health and safety consultant
  • Acoustic consultant
  • Lighting consultant
  • Building code consultant
  • Security consultant
  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) consultant
  • Engineering consultant

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ARCHITECT CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This Architect Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on [MM/DD/YYYY] by and between [CLIENT NAME] (the “Client”) and [ARCHITECT NAME] (the “Architect”).

1. SERVICES. The Client hereby engages the Architect to provide design consulting services (the “Services”) as described as follows: [DESCRIBE SERVICES]. Any images or further context shall be attached hereto.

2. PAYMENT. The Client shall pay the Architect $[PAYMENT] for the Services. The fee shall be paid as follows: [PAYMENT SCHEDULE].

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. All intellectual property rights in the Services and documents created or provided by the Architect shall be owned by the Client. The Architect shall not use such intellectual property for any purpose other than providing the Services to the Client.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY. The Architect shall keep all information relating to the Client and its business confidential.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Architect represents and warrants that it has the knowledge and experience to perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the standards generally accepted in the profession.

6. TERMINATION. The Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [#] days’ written notice.

7. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [STATE].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

Consultant’s Signature: _____________________ Date: [DATE]
[CONSULTANT’S PRINTED NAME]

Client’s Signature: _____________________ Date: [DATE]
[CLIENT’S PRINTED NAME]