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E. The Architect shall be a representative of and shall advise and consult with the Owner (1) during constmctiun until final payment to the CM/GC is due, and (2). as an additional service at the Owner's direction from time to time during the construction period described in the Contract for Construction. The Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement unless otherwise modified by further written agreement between the parties. F. The Architect shall visit the site at least 18 times, at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or as otherwise agreed by the Owner and Architect in writing to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the Work completed and to determine in general if the Work is being performed in a manner indicating that the Work, when completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents. However, the Architect shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to cheek the quality or quantity of the Work. On the basis of on-site observations as an architect, the Architect shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and quality of the Work and shall endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work. The proposed construction schedule has been established such that work will commence on April 14, 1997. Project meetings will conform to the following schedule: Weeks 1 to 8 Meeting weekly for 8 times Weeks 9 to 20 Meeting every other week for 6 times Weeks 21 to 24 Meeting weekly for 4 times G. The Architect shall not have control over or charge of and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, since these are solely the Contractor's responsibility under the Contract for Construction. The Architect shall not be responsible for the CM/GC schedules or failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Architect shall not have control over or charge of acts or omissions of the CM/GC, subcontractors, or their agents or employees, or of any other persons performing portions of the Work. H. The Architect shall at all times have reasonable access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress. I. Instructions to the CM/GC shall be forwarded through the Owner. Communications by and with the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect, except as may otherwise be provided in the Contract Documents or when direct communications have been specially authorized. Page 11 of 17