Discover the duties, key aspects, and management essentials of The Architect in Practice
Item #: 165-4679-06
ISBN: 1405124679
ISBN13: 978-1-4051-2467-6
Author: David Chappell, J. A. Willis Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Format: Paperback
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This classic text has long provided the student of architecture and the young practitioner with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure.
The 9th Edition has again been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date. Revisions include new planning and building regulation requirements, changes in architectural education, the latest RIBA Code of Conduct and form of architects' appointment, new legislation on limited liability partnerships, changes to the standard forms of contract, and adjudication 384 pp.
The Architect in Practice - Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of abbreviations and acronyms
Introduction
Part 1 Background to Practice
The Construction Industry
Introduction
Importance of the construction
industry
Characteristics of the
construction industry
The people
The organizations
The future of the construction
industry
Basics
From education to registration
and beyond
Routes to architectural
education
Schools of architecture,
validation, prescription
Duration of Programs, fees,
costs and financial assistance
Practicing architecture in the
UK system
Practicing in other member
states of Europe
Erasmus-Socrates student
exchange programs
Registering with the ARB
The ARB Code: Standards of
Conduct and Practice
RIBA Code of conduct
Protection for the consumer
Continuing professional
development
Employment
Introduction
Private practice
Local authority
Other public organizations
Large companies
Contractors
Manufacturers
Teaching
Other specializations
Adjudicator, arbitrator or
expert witness
Types of Practice
Sole principles
Partnership
Unlimited liability
Limited liability
Public company
Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnerships
Co-operative
Group practice
Develop/architect/contractor
Sources of
Information
Basic library
Classification and proprietary
systems
Information technology
Selected project records and
feedback
Legal/Administrative
RIBA information line
Part 2: Running a Project
Stage A: Architect's
Services
Enquiries
Extent of services
Fee negotiation or tendering
Terms of appointment
Duty of care agreements
(collateral warranties)
Stage A: Appraisal
Feasibility studies
Consultants
Project managers
Procurement paths and
implications for the professional
PFI contracts
Partnering
Stage B: Strategic
Briefing
Sequential framework and plan
of work
Site and building acquisition
Surveys
The brief
Reporting
Stages C and D: Outline
and detailed proposals
Design data
Outline proposals and
development
Cost estimates and planning
Town planning applications and
approvals
Other approvals
Property
Contract selection and
implications
Stages E and F: Final
proposals and production information
Final design proposals
Building Regulations 2000 (as
amended)
Production information
Stages G and H: Tender
documentation and tender action
Introduction
Coordinated project
information
Bills of Quantities
Specifications
Schedules of work
Activity schedules
Tendering
Preparing the contract
documents
Stages J and K: Mobilization
and construction to practical completion
The Architect in Practice, 9th Edition
