PRACTICE
The
SAIA aims to promote and maintain the art, science, research
and practice of architecture.
The Practice Committee is focussed on assisting members
to develop their professional skills and to provide tailor-made
services to members in practice.
PRACTICE MANUAL
The SAIA issues a wide range of publications relating to
professional practice. The SAIA Practice Manual consists
of over 80 practice-related documents. This manual is currently
being updated
APPOINTING AN ARCHITECT
Standard Agreements for the appointment of architects and
other professionals are available from SAIA and the Regional
Institutes.
BUILDING CONTRACTS
The JBCC Series 2000 suite of contract documents, recommended
by the Institute for use on building contracts, are available
from the Regional Institutes.
EXPERT ADVICE
Committee members, who are recognised experts in their fields,
are available to assist members with individual queries.
Members of the public may also consult the Institute's panel
of experts. Enquiries in writing should be addressed to:
The Director: Practice and Education SAIA, Fax: +27 11 782
8771.
ARBITRATION
The SAIA may be approached to identify and nominate appropriately
qualified and competent persons to arbitrate disputes between
parties engaged in building, construction or the profession.
Members of the profession or the public should address requests
for this service to The President, South African Institute
of Architects, at one of the following:
Fax: +27 11 782 8771
e-mail: admin@saia.org.za
Private Bag X10063, Randburg 2125
PROFESSIONAL
FEES
In accordance with legislation, the South African Council
for the Architectural Profession publishes a Recommended
Tariff of Fees and an annual updated schedule. For more
information, visit www.sacapsa.com
DPW RATES FOR DISBURSEMENTS
The latest rates for reimbursable expenses by the National
Department of Public Works are available from the department's
website at www.publicworks.gov.za
under Documents Section. Backdated rates are also available
from that site.
