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.
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