Hello,
I have a question regarding the final payment to the architect. We are now about two-thirds through the construction. According to our architect, we should pay the final invoice after the tile installation... But the work with the tiles is not finished yet. There is still the sanitary fixtures to be installed, the electrical final installation, the painting work...
I would understand it more like the last payment should be made after the entire construction project is completed? Before I discuss this with him, I wanted to get your opinions first, so I’m not misunderstanding the situation!
I have a question regarding the final payment to the architect. We are now about two-thirds through the construction. According to our architect, we should pay the final invoice after the tile installation... But the work with the tiles is not finished yet. There is still the sanitary fixtures to be installed, the electrical final installation, the painting work...
I would understand it more like the last payment should be made after the entire construction project is completed? Before I discuss this with him, I wanted to get your opinions first, so I’m not misunderstanding the situation!
Hello jamguy,
I don't quite understand your reference to VOB/C. On one hand, it is unclear whether the contract was even concluded under VOB law (most contracts are usually based on the Building Code), and on the other hand, VOB/C only covers measurement rules and technical specifications (DIN standards). I would like to understand the connection between an architect's final invoice and VOB/C—maybe you could briefly explain it to me. You never stop learning...
I don't quite understand your reference to VOB/C. On one hand, it is unclear whether the contract was even concluded under VOB law (most contracts are usually based on the Building Code), and on the other hand, VOB/C only covers measurement rules and technical specifications (DIN standards). I would like to understand the connection between an architect's final invoice and VOB/C—maybe you could briefly explain it to me. You never stop learning...
baucoach schrieb:
Hello jamguy,
I don’t understand your reference to VOB/C. First, it’s unclear whether the contract was even concluded under VOB law (usually contracts are based on the Building Code). Second, VOB/C only covers measurement rules and technical requirements (DIN standards). I would like to understand the connection between an architect’s final invoice and VOB/C—maybe you could briefly explain it to me; there’s always something new to learn...There is also mention of partial payment agreements for completed construction phases. But the final invoice is certainly only due after the building handover, right?