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  • Is there anything I can prepare before discussing a possible project?

    • Yes, firstly if you are considering undertaking a project, I recommend you ensure that you, your partner, and/or team are in general agreement with what you are intending to undertake

    • Write down those as “project parameters”.

    • Those parameters need not be sophisticated, but a reasonable agreement helps a project get steered well from the beginning.

    • Where possible elect who will be the representative leader from your side before entering discussions.

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  • What are project parameters and what would they include?

    • Project brief which is an outline of what you are intending to achieve, this may be as simple as a list or as a complex fully detailed functional outline.

    • Timeline of when you are intending to start and desire to finish and any milestones in-between.

    • Budget, an estimate of what the funds will be available for the project

    • Other parameters might include an outline of what is important, issues that may concern you, what parts are most important to you, and/or any opportunities you might see for the project.

    • All of these can be reviewed and discussed in the first meeting.

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  • Do you charge for your first meeting?

    • No, the first meeting usually lasts around an hour and is not charged.

    • The meeting can be face-to-face if local or via Zoom or equivalent remote meeting systems.

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  • What fees do you typically charge?

    • Firstly, we need to discuss your problem to determine the challenges to solve, risks envisaged, and overall goals and requirements.

    • With that developed understanding of the problem then we can then lay out a framework for solutions.

    • Generally, fees are estimated based on a combination of factors such as budget, time frame, type of project, size of the project, project complexity, location, and the degree of services required to service those needs.

    • Fees typically end up being a fixed fee with an outline of services included, and a schedule of rates for services outside the scope, sundry costs.

    • I also like to include options to upgrade certain features/services should any further customized services be required as the project evolves; advised upfront

    • Typically, fees can be reasonably estimated after discussion of the project, and estimates provided with a solution that is straightforward and clear.

 

  • Are you able to advise on cost?

    • Typically, professionals will provide an estimate of probable cost and endeavor to stay attuned to market trends to best prepare your project to meet the budget.

    • The final determinate will always remain the party prepared to take on your project for building, the contractor.

 

  • Have you thought about your schedule, budget, or quality?

    • Is your budget fixed and non-negotiable; do you have a limited time to complete the project; is there a particular standard your project must reach.

    • It is frequently the case where quality, cost and time have a hierarchy of importance to each client different for each project. Which is the most important to you?

    • Which are negotiable?

    • We all have our priorities, rank these from 1 to 3 in terms of your priority.

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  • What does the Logo RAA stand for?

    • Good question, yesterday it stood for, "Rob Armsby Architect".

    • Today it stands for, "Rob Armsby & Associates".

    • Ask me tomorrow!

  • Where are you currently registered to provide services?

    • I am an Australian Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) certification, registered in Sydney, Australia; annually renewed.

    • The AIPM RegPM CPPM and Prince2 Practitioner qualifications are generally seen as approximate equivalents.

    • Architectural registration is in Tasmania, Australia; maintained since 1997; registration number 554.

    • Australia`s Architectural registration system is state-based, when I have had project(s) and/or worked in other areas of Australia, I have become registered off and on in those jurisdictions as required.

    • In other jurisdictions, in some instances, there are various levels of mutual recognition; such as my work in Papua New Guinea.

    • In the case of Japan, certain professional activities are restricted to locally registered individuals only. In those instances, I either partner and/or engage a registered professional for that portion of the work.

    • In Architectural collaborative projects, that registered individual is typically referred to as the Architect of Record or Executive Architect.

    • The Executive Architect will typically modify & prepare additional documentation required for approvals, negotiate and apply for authority approvals, and in certain instances also be engaged to be the responsible party for certain site contract administration obligations.

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  • Can you work on remote projects?

    • Generally, yes. I have worked much of the last 15 years with clients, consultants, project professionals, and project sites close and at distance.

    • Challenges working at a distance are often the quality of original information, supporting information, and ensuring all compliance and authority administration are handled well.

    • For remote site-related works, and/or construction, in the past, this has been achieved a variety of ways on a case-by-case basis.​​

 

  • Can you take on larger projects?

    • Case by case, for larger projects and/or projects with very specific criteria/issues I collaborate with professionals and/or firms to scale and thereby fulfill resourcing or expertise needs.

    • Needs can be ascertained based on discussions.

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