Professional Practice Architecture Practice Test

How should Architect Basha and Engr. Popoy pay the Master Plumber?

1. Fixed monthly

2. Per fixture, per project

3. Percentage of Cost

4. Per liner meter

The correct answer is: Per fixture, per project

The choice of paying the Master Plumber "per fixture, per project" is appropriate because it aligns payment with measurable work completed. This method allows for a clear, straightforward determination of compensation since it is based on the specific number of plumbing fixtures installed or serviced in a project. By establishing payment that correlates directly to the work done, it encourages efficiency and accountability. In many construction and architecture projects, it is common to have different pricing methods for trades based on their roles and the nature of their work. Paying per fixture can also simplify the budgeting process, as it allows the architect and engineer to estimate costs based on the number of fixtures from the outset. This approach provides clarity for all parties involved regarding financial expectations throughout the project. Other payment methods such as a fixed monthly rate could result in inefficiencies, particularly if the plumber's workload fluctuates significantly from month to month. A percentage of cost could complicate matters, as it may lead to disputes over total project costs and the exact scope of plumbing work. Similarly, payment per linear meter might not be as relevant or suitable, depending on the plumbing needs of the project, as it doesn't effectively address the complexities involved in different types of plumbing fixtures. Thus, per fixture, per project is not