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Ir <br /> interpreted to mean full-time service, without an amendment to <br /> the contract in writing, specifying this as an additional <br /> service. The Architect shall not be responsible for <br /> construction means, methods, techniques, sequence or procedures <br /> or for safety precautions and related programs in connection with <br /> the work; and he -shall not be responsible for the Prime <br /> Contractors' schedules or failure to carry out the work in <br /> accordance with the Contract Documents. This paragraph shall <br /> govern and control in the event of any conflicts herewith in this <br /> agreement, except as otherwise provided in Article 12 . <br /> Article 2, paragraph 2 . 6 .6 shall read as follows: The Architect <br /> represents that he will follow the standards of care which are <br /> generally accepted among Architects of similar skill and standing <br /> in the community in performing all services under this <br /> agreement. Any defective designs or specifications furnished <br /> by the Architect shall be promptly redesigned by the Architect at <br /> no cost to the Owners. The Owner's approval, acceptance, use of <br /> or payment for all or any part of the Architect's services <br /> hereunder, or the project itself, shall in no way diminish the <br /> Architect's obligations of the Owner's rights hereunder. <br /> Article 2, paragraph 2 . 6 .8: Owner and Prime Contractors shall <br /> communicate through the Architect. Communications by and with <br /> the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect. <br /> Article 2, paragraph 2 . 6 . 9 shall read : Based on the Architect's <br /> observations of the work, site visits, and evaluations of the <br /> Prime Contractor's applications for payment, the Architect shall <br /> review and certify the amounts due the Contractor. <br /> Article 2, paragraph 2 . 6 . 12 shall read : The Architect shall <br /> review and approve, or take other appropriate action upon, the <br /> Prime Contractors' submittals, including such things as shop <br /> drawings, product data, and samples, according to the Contract <br /> Documents. Such action shall be taken with reasonable <br /> promptness so as to cause no delay in the progress of' the work. <br /> The Architect's review shall not constitute approval of safety <br /> precautions, construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, <br /> or procedures. The Architect's approval of a specific item shall <br /> not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a <br /> component. <br /> Article 2, paragraph 6 . 2 . 20 shall be added and shall read : The <br /> Architect shall provide services to investigate existing <br /> conditions or facilities or to make measured drawings thereof, or <br /> to verify the accuracy of drawings or other information furnished <br /> by the Owner as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the <br /> Architect concerning the project. <br /> Article 2, paragraph 2.6.22 shall be added and shall read: The <br /> Construction Administration phase will commence with the award of <br /> the contracts for construction and will terminate thirty ( 30) <br /> days after Substantial Completion. Any work performed later than <br /> thirty ( 30) days after Substantial Completion shall be billed to <br /> the Owner as an additional service. <br /> -2- <br />