Architect's handbook of professional practice
Demkin, Joseph A. Ed.
Architect's handbook of professional practice - Ed.14 - New Jersey John Wiley & Sons 2008 - xii,1028p.,2 CD-ROMS - American institute of architects (AIA) .
CONTETNS PART 1: THE PROFESSION. 1. Professional Life. Ethics and Professional Conduct. AIA Code of Ethics. Participating in Professional Organizations. Public Service and Community Outreach. The Architect in the Political Process. Participating in Architecture Education. 2. Legal Dimensions of Practice. Architects and the Law. Copyright Law for Architects. The Architect as Expert Witness. Regulation of Professional Practice. Mandatory Continuing Education. 3. Professional Development. Lifelong Learning. Mentoring. PART 2: THE FIRM. 4. Firm Development. Starting an Architecture Firm. Firm Legal Structure. Strategic Planning for the Design Firm. Firm Identity and Expertise. Establishing a Niche Practice. Team Building. Firm Peer Review. Alliances. Practicing in a Global Market. Ownership Transition. 5. Marketing and Public Relations. Marketing Planning and Strategy. Seeking the Project. Proposal Development. The Project Interview. Public Relations. 6. Client Relations. How Clients Select Architects. Communicating with Clients. Building Client Relationships. 7. Human Resources. The Human Resources Function. Legal Requirements of Employers. Recruiting and Hiring. Staffing Alternatives . New Employee Orientation. Developing and Using Job Descriptions. Compensation and Benefits. Staff Development and Retention. Developing Leadership Skills . Resignation, Termination, and Staff Reduction. 8. Financial Management. Financial Planning. Financial Management Systems. Computerized Financial Systems. Maintaining Financial Health. Acquiring Capital. 9. Risk Management. Risk Management Strategies. Risk Assessment Matrixes. Insurance Coverage. Dispute Avoidance . Dispute Resolution Methods. 10. Firm Operations. Office Administration. Computer Technology in Practice. Information Management. Developing and Managing Multiple Offices. Retaining and Archiving Records. PART 3: THE PROJECT. 11. Project Definition. Defining Project Services. Compensation for Services. Negotiating Agreement. Project Delivery Methods. Construction Management. Design-Build . 12. Project Delivery. Programming. Design Phases. Construction Documentation. U.S. National CAD Standard. AIA MASTERSPEC. Construction Procurement. Construction Contract Administration. Project Closeouts. Sustainable Design. Environmentally Preferable Product Selection. Research Methods for Architects. Digital Architectural Survey Technologies. Value Analysis . Life-Cycle Costing. 13. Project Management. The Effective Project Manager. Managing Architectural Projects. Project Controls. Project Scheduling. Managing Fast-Track Projects. Construction Cost Management. 14. Quality Management. Quality Management in Practice. Maintaining Design Quality. 15. Building Codes and Regulations. Community Planning Controls. Building Codes and Standards. The International Building Code. PART 4: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS. 16. Types of Agreements. Agreements with Owners. Owner Generated Agreements. Project Design Team Agreements. Joint Venture Agreements. Construction Contracts. 17. AIA Documents. The AIA Documents Program. AIA Documents Finder. Appendixes. A: Professional and Allied Organizations. B: State Registration Boards. C: Schools of Architecture. D: AIA Documents A201-2007 & B101-2007. E: Glossary. Index.
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Architect's handbook of professional practice - Ed.14 - New Jersey John Wiley & Sons 2008 - xii,1028p.,2 CD-ROMS - American institute of architects (AIA) .
CONTETNS PART 1: THE PROFESSION. 1. Professional Life. Ethics and Professional Conduct. AIA Code of Ethics. Participating in Professional Organizations. Public Service and Community Outreach. The Architect in the Political Process. Participating in Architecture Education. 2. Legal Dimensions of Practice. Architects and the Law. Copyright Law for Architects. The Architect as Expert Witness. Regulation of Professional Practice. Mandatory Continuing Education. 3. Professional Development. Lifelong Learning. Mentoring. PART 2: THE FIRM. 4. Firm Development. Starting an Architecture Firm. Firm Legal Structure. Strategic Planning for the Design Firm. Firm Identity and Expertise. Establishing a Niche Practice. Team Building. Firm Peer Review. Alliances. Practicing in a Global Market. Ownership Transition. 5. Marketing and Public Relations. Marketing Planning and Strategy. Seeking the Project. Proposal Development. The Project Interview. Public Relations. 6. Client Relations. How Clients Select Architects. Communicating with Clients. Building Client Relationships. 7. Human Resources. The Human Resources Function. Legal Requirements of Employers. Recruiting and Hiring. Staffing Alternatives . New Employee Orientation. Developing and Using Job Descriptions. Compensation and Benefits. Staff Development and Retention. Developing Leadership Skills . Resignation, Termination, and Staff Reduction. 8. Financial Management. Financial Planning. Financial Management Systems. Computerized Financial Systems. Maintaining Financial Health. Acquiring Capital. 9. Risk Management. Risk Management Strategies. Risk Assessment Matrixes. Insurance Coverage. Dispute Avoidance . Dispute Resolution Methods. 10. Firm Operations. Office Administration. Computer Technology in Practice. Information Management. Developing and Managing Multiple Offices. Retaining and Archiving Records. PART 3: THE PROJECT. 11. Project Definition. Defining Project Services. Compensation for Services. Negotiating Agreement. Project Delivery Methods. Construction Management. Design-Build . 12. Project Delivery. Programming. Design Phases. Construction Documentation. U.S. National CAD Standard. AIA MASTERSPEC. Construction Procurement. Construction Contract Administration. Project Closeouts. Sustainable Design. Environmentally Preferable Product Selection. Research Methods for Architects. Digital Architectural Survey Technologies. Value Analysis . Life-Cycle Costing. 13. Project Management. The Effective Project Manager. Managing Architectural Projects. Project Controls. Project Scheduling. Managing Fast-Track Projects. Construction Cost Management. 14. Quality Management. Quality Management in Practice. Maintaining Design Quality. 15. Building Codes and Regulations. Community Planning Controls. Building Codes and Standards. The International Building Code. PART 4: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS. 16. Types of Agreements. Agreements with Owners. Owner Generated Agreements. Project Design Team Agreements. Joint Venture Agreements. Construction Contracts. 17. AIA Documents. The AIA Documents Program. AIA Documents Finder. Appendixes. A: Professional and Allied Organizations. B: State Registration Boards. C: Schools of Architecture. D: AIA Documents A201-2007 & B101-2007. E: Glossary. Index.
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