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  • 1.  Contract for design services for owner-builder?

    Posted 03-11-2016 08:47 PM
    Edited by Michael R. Pednault 03-11-2016 08:57 PM

    I was recently contacted by a potential client looking for design services for a new lake-side home. He would like to build the home himself but needs help with the design and ensuring it meets the shoreland zoning requirements of the state/town.

    Which AIA contract should I start with? Or should I avoid this project?

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    Michael Pednault AIA
    Alliance-DCM, LLC
    Windham, ME
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  • 2.  RE: Contract for design services for owner-builder?

    Posted 03-14-2016 05:40 PM

    You can use teh contract for special projects. Make sure to put in there that you re not responsible for ANYTHING! The architect who does the final drawings will be responsible for everything. 

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    John Stewart AIA
    Stewart Associates Architects
    San Carlos CA

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  • 3.  RE: Contract for design services for owner-builder?

    Posted 03-16-2016 07:56 PM

    I don't think you understand... I'm the architect for the project if I take it on. The home owner wants to build it himself...

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    Michael Pednault AIA

    Windham, ME

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