Under AIA C401, who determines the consultant's deliverables and responsibilities?

• A. The consultant proposes deliverables to the architect for approval.
• B. The owner dictates all deliverables.
• C. The contractor assigns the tasks.
• D. The architect determines the deliverables unilaterally.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the scope of the consultant’s work, including deliverables and responsibilities, is defined by the contract between the architect and the consultant. In AIA C401, the consultant takes the initiative to propose their expected deliverables and how they’ll carry out the work, and the architect reviews and approves those proposals. This keeps the deliverables aligned with the project’s overall coordination and quality, while not letting the owner or contractor unilaterally dictate them. The owner provides funding and overall direction, but the specific deliverables come from the consultant’s proposed plan, subject to the architect’s approval.