TY - BOOK AU - Council of Architecture TI - Manual of architectural practice 2022 : guidelines for the management of firms Vol.5 SN - 9789384204143 U1 - 720 PY - 2022/// CY - New Delhi PB - Council of Architecture KW - Siding (Building materials) N1 - VOLUME 5: INDEX 5.1 Introduction 3 5.2 Becoming an Architect 7 5.2.1 Admission into the Profession: Registering as an Architect 9 5.2.2 Advantages & Responsibilities of 11 Obtaining COA Registration 5.2.3 Memberships to Professional Associations 11 5.3 Managing the Practice 15 5.3.1 Organisation of Architectural Practice 17 5.3.1.1 Practices & Firms 17 5.3.1.2 List of Steps to be taken to establish a Practice or Firm 18 5.3.1.3 Advice to Practices 19 5.3.1 .4 Business Models for Architectural Firms 22 5.3.1.5 Prescriptive (reference) Organisation Charts for 25 Architectural Firms 5.3.1.6 Architects in the Non-Profit Sector 26 5.3.2 Running an Architectural Practice 29 5.3.2.1 Office Administration 29 5.3.2.2 Financial Management and Accounting Tips 34 5.3.2.3 Human Resources 35 5.3.2.4 Library (Hard and Soft) - Material Catalogues 36 5.3.2.5 Consultants Directory - and Other Pertinent Directories 37 5.3.2.6 Software for Practices 38 5.3.2.7 Communications 42 5.3.2.8 Quality Management 42 5.3.2.9 Project Documentation 43 5.3.2.10 Billing for Projects 44 5.3.2.11 Certification 54 5.3.3 Consolidating the Practice and Firm 55 5.3.3.1 Lifelong Learning/ Continuous Education 55 5.3.3.2 Public Relations & Marketing 56 5.3.3.3. Ownership Transition & Succession Planning 56 5.4Building Upon Experience 63 5.4.1 Professional Recognition 66 5.4.2 Innovation 66 5.4.3 Mentorship 67 5.4.3.1 Mentoring 2is1 Century Architects 67 5.4.3.2 COA Internship Program 68 5.4.3.3 Role of Mentors 69 5.4.3.4 Role of Employers 70 5.4.4 Expertise Categories 71 5.5 National Master Specifications, DC Regulations & Codes 73 5.6 Exhibits 77 5.6.1 Drawing Sheet Sizes, Folding Patterns and Formats 79 5.6.2 Sample Tax Invoice I Demand Letter with Fee Break-Up Chart 83 5.6.3 Various Certificates 85 ER -