Construction · Defined
Architect field report (AFR)
An architect’s written record of a site visit, observations, and items requiring follow-up under the agreed construction-phase services.
Why it matters
Visit frequency and the extent of observation depend on the agreement. An architect’s report is not interchangeable with a lender’s draw review, a special inspection, or continuous site supervision.
In practice
A project example
The architect identifies an apparent installation discrepancy; the lender’s consultant separately considers its effect on progress and completion costs.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.