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As with any service, it is vital that you obtain fee quotes for similar levels of service and scheduled below are a few suggested important questions that I suggest you should ask when selecting your Building Design Agent.
If the answer to any of these questions is 'NO', then you may not be obtaining the 'best value' service. Cheap fees do not necessarily mean best value.
Please feel free to print off this table of questions.
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS |
Steven M Norton Chartered Surveyor |
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1. Does the Agent belong to a recognised professional body or institution that has a Code of Conduct and a high technical recognition within the Building Design profession? |
yes |
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2. Does the Agent have an established track record of providing professional services in Building Design? |
yes |
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3. Does the Agent have Professional Indemnity Insurance? |
yes |
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4. Can the Agent attend to on site queries if required during the normal working week? |
yes |
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5. Is the Agent using Computer Aided Design (CAD) equipment and techniques? |
yes |
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6. Does the Agent attend compulsory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities and events? |
yes |
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7. Will the Agent supply full details of ALL fees & expenses for all stages of the design service prior to engagement? |
yes |
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8. Is the Agent prepared to provide a list of recent clients for references? |
yes |
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9. Does the Agent have a good working relationship with a Local Authority? |
yes |
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The purpose of this question sheet is to ensure that you are better informed at the outset and that any alternative quotations for professional services are based on a similar level of service and resources. This question sheet is not intended to be a comprehensive checklist.
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