HKIA/ARB PA Paper 4 case studies
HKIA/ARB PA Paper 4 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment is the professional assessment route administered in Hong Kong by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) together with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). It sits between an accredited architectural qualification and registration: the ARB registration page states that applicants who have met the qualifications set out in section 13(1) of the Architects Registration Ordinance (Cap. The HKIA/ARB PA Paper 4 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,179 words.
1The Haul Road Instruction: Variation, Time Bar and Extension of Time
A 24-storey composite residential tower in Kowloon is being built under the HKIA Standard Form of Building Contract with quantities. The contract sum is HK 680 million, completion is due on 30 June 2026, and liquidated damages are HK 80,000 per day, capped at 10% of the contract sum.
685 words, about 3 min2Interim Certificate No. 14: The Employer's Withholding Instruction
On a 32-storey Grade A office refurbishment in Quarry Bay, Interim Certificate No. The architect's valuation of work done is HK 48.5 million, less 5% retention.
626 words, about 3 min3Secret Commission and an Undisclosed Shareholding on a Hotel Refurbishment
Architect B is appointed by a hotel owner for a HK 300 million refurbishment in Tsim Sha Tsui. During construction, B specifies a particular stone cladding supplier.
627 words, about 3 min4Non-Compliant Transfer Beam and the AP's Duty to Report
Architect C is the Authorized Person (AP) for a 30-storey office tower in Kowloon Bay. The project has a supervision plan with TCP grades assigned to hold points.
622 words, about 3 min5Termination for Convenience: Copyright, BIM Files and Unpaid Fees
Architect D is appointed for a 200-unit residential development in Tseung Kwan O. The appointment is terminated by the employer 'for convenience' when design development is 60% complete.
619 words, about 3 min