12.4.1 General Requirements

• A. The Architect administering construction (Supervisory Architect) shall:

1. Provide services in accordance with the Owner-Architect Agreement.

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2. Have no identity of interest with the owner or contractor. An identity of interest is defined in the HUD Amendment to the B108, Owner-Architect Agreement.

3. Ensure that construction is carried out in accordance with the contract documents, including:

   • Restricting materials, products and equipment to those specified.

• Restricting all deviations to those substantially consistent with the original design concept including form, color, and texture.

• When arriving at the net amount due on every requisition, comparing the cost of the work and materials with the cost to complete the project. Current and previous payment must relate to the total cost for completion.

• Restricting substitution of items of a different design or size from those specified to those that are equivalent in utility (i.e., durability, quality, and ease of maintenance).

• Restricting substitution of any material differing in composition or appearance from the one specified to one which is equivalent in its attributes (i.e., character, quality, durability and ease of maintenance).

• Keeping a log on the site that is readily available to the mortgagor and HUD representatives.