The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-04-11

from, connplete and final drawings
and snecifcatlons. IL an uncopdi-
,innoi limit OF cost be imposed be-
foro euch drawings are made and es-
,in,.tod the architect must be free
in make such adjustments as seem
,o him necessary. Since the archl-
,ac, should assume no responsibility
that may prevent him from giving his
cIjant disInterested advice, he should
not by bond or otherwise. guarantee
any estimate OF contract
on all work except tho simplest. Il
Ia 10 tho Interest OF the owner TO
omnloy superintendent or clerk of
the works. In many engineering prob.
Ions and In certain specialized es.
tbetic probems. il Is 10 his interest
IN have the services of special ex-
oerts and the architect should so
inform him. The experience and spe-
cial knowledge of the architect make
II to the advantage OF the owner that
these persons. although paid by the
owner. should be selected by the ar
chItect under whose direction they
are TO work
on the Architects Charges.
The schedule of charges OF the
American institute OF architects is re-
cognized as proper minimum Of pay
ment. The locality or the nature of
the work. the quality OF services 10
be rendered. The skill Of the pracu-
toner or other circumstances frequs
emily Justify higher charge than
that Indicated by the schedule.
The architect should advise the eli
ent I'm the selection of bidders and
In The award of the contract In ad-
yising that none but Trustworthy bid
ders be Invited and that the award
be made only TO contractors who arc
reliable and competent. the architect
protects the interests OF his client
On Duties to the Contractor.
As the architect decides whether
or not the Intent OF bia plans and
specifications is properly carried out,
he should take special care to sec
that these drawings and specifications
are complete and accurate and he
should never call upon the contractor
10 make good oversights or errors In
them nor attempt to shirk rcSponsI-
bllity by indefinite clauses In the CON
tract or specifications.
The architect should not directly or
indirectly engage in any OF the build
ing trades. II he has any financial
interest In the building material or
device. he should not specify OF use
1t without tho knowledge and sp-
proyal of his client,
The architect should not receive
any commission or any substantial
service from a contractor or from any
Interested person other than his ell
ent
Encouraging Good Workmanship.
The large powers with which the
architect Is invested should be used
with judgment While he must con-
good work. Intelligent initiative on
the part OF craftsmen and workmon
should be recognized and encouraged
and the architect should make evil
dent his appreciation OF the dignity
OF the artisans function
Advertising tends to lower the dig
nifty OF the profession and Is there
fore condemned.
The unobtrusiyc display Of the ar
name upon building under
or the unobtrusive sig
nature of buildings after completion
has the approval Of the institute The
use of initials designating member
ship In the institute Is proper in con-
nection with any professional service
and Is to be encouraged as helping
TO make known the nature OF the hon
OF they imply.
On Competitions.
An architect should not take part
in a competition as competitor or pro-
fesslonal adviser OF Juror unless the
competition is 10 be conducted accord
Ing to the best practice and usage