Residential Architect Contract Template for Australia

1. Construction Phase Services: Include when the architect will provide construction administration services

2. Specialist Consultants: Include when other consultants will be required and clarifying coordination responsibilities

3. Sustainable Design: Include when specific environmental or sustainability requirements are part of the brief

4. Heritage Considerations: Include for projects involving heritage buildings or conservation areas

5. Cost Management: Include when the architect will provide cost planning or quantity surveying services

6. Digital Models and BIM: Include when Building Information Modeling or 3D modeling is part of the services

7. Client-Supplied Items: Include when client is providing furniture, fittings, or equipment that impact the design

8. Staging and Separable Portions: Include when the project will be delivered in stages

1. Schedule 1: Scope of Services Matrix: Detailed breakdown of services included/excluded for each project phase

2. Schedule 2: Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, hourly rates, and payment milestones

3. Schedule 3: Project Program: Detailed timeline showing key dates, milestones, and review periods

4. Schedule 4: Client's Project Requirements: Detailed brief including spatial requirements, budget, and specific client needs

5. Schedule 5: Nominated Consultants: List of other consultants and their roles if applicable

6. Appendix A: Architect's Professional Insurance Certificates: Copies of current professional indemnity and public liability insurance

7. Appendix B: Standard Hourly Rates: Schedule of hourly rates for additional services and variations

8. Appendix C: Document Issue Register: Template for tracking issue and revision of architectural documents