If an architect is already engaged with a particular job, does appointing another architect cause any difficulties?

JCT_Experts · 5 February 2013 11:09

This actually causes two major problems. Firstly, the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct states that an architect must not actively seek to take on a commission regarding a case for which another architect has previously been appointed. Secondly, there could be copyright issues arising with relation to the material produced by the first architect.

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If an architect is already engaged with a particular job, does appointing another architect cause any difficulties?

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