Explains construction professional practice in an appealing, succinct,
and relatively informal way
This book details the management of construction projects from beginning
to end, concentrating on the principles underlying what construction
professionals like architects do. It covers the entire process--from the
initial meetings with clients through the design, recruitment of a
contractor, contract management, construction, and handover--all without
referencing legal cases, contract clause numbers, laws, statutes, or the
complex jargon that can muddle comprehension.
The first part of Professional Practice for Architects and Project
Managers offers enlightening chapters that cover: professional
standards, perks of the job, bonds and parent company guarantees, office
meetings, letter writing, the RIBA Plan of Work, and Building
Information Modelling (BIM). The second section teaches all about
dealing with the clients, and includes chapters that discuss the extent
of services, fee negotiations, conflicts of interest, and more. Next the
book looks at such on-the-job responsibilities as surveys, ground
investigations, cost estimates, work schedules, letters of intent, etc.
The final section goes over everything readers need to know about
dealing with a building contract in progress, informing them about
advance payments, insurance, site inspections, contractor disputes,
terminations, final certificates, and more.
- Details the entire process of managing a construction project,
including dealing with clients, the design process, running a
construction project, and more
- Highlights what the construction professionals do in their positions
- Shows how principles of construction management are applied in
practice
- Written in a reader-friendly and accessible way
Professional Practice for Architects and Project Managers is an
excellent resource for architects and other construction professionals
such as contract administrators, project managers, quantity surveyors,
and contractors.
