Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)

Board Notices

Guideline for Professional Fees issued in terms of Section 34(2)

Board Notice 672 of 2024

Framework for guidelines for professional fees in respect of architectural services rendered by the registered architectural professionals published in terms section 34 (2) of the Act

28. Extended initial contractual contract period

(a)

If the initial construction period is exceeded by more than 10% through no fault of the architectural professional, the architectural professional shall be remunerated for all additional work resulting from the extension of time at hourly rates according to the guidelines for professional fees together with related reimbursable expenses. The architectural professional shall inform the client in writing that the allocated period for providing professional services has been exceeded by 10% and therefore the services shall be charged at the hourly rates according to the current guidelines for professional fees together with related reimbursable expenses.

(b)	The fee for the services of the architectural professional during the contract period shall not be linked to a contractor's performance or progress. The fees shall be assessed entirely independently.