The architect in practice / / David Chappell, Michael Dunn

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910460523603321
• Autore: Chappell David (David M.)
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: West Sussex, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2016; ©2016
• ISBN: 1-118-90771-X
• Edizione: [Eleventh edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (512 p.)
• Disciplina: 720.92
• Soggetti: Architectural practice - United States; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The Architect in Practice; Contents; Preface; Note; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Part 1 Practice; A THE PRACTITIONER; 1 The Construction Industry; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Significance of the construction industry; 1.3 A changing industry; 1.4 Clients; 1.5 Contractors; 1.6 Consultants; 1.6.1 Architects; 1.6.2 Quantity surveyors/cost managers; 1.6.3 Other consultants; 1.7 Clerk of works; 1.8 Construction industry bodies; 1.8.1 Professional organisations; 1.8.2 Contractor organisations; 1.8.3 Manufacturers trade associations; 1.8.4 Other organisations; References and notes; 2 Academic and Professional Qualifications2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Key skills; 2.1.2 Overview; 2.2 Relevant bodies; 2.2.1 RIBA; 2.2.2 ARB; 2.2.3 RIAI; 2.2.4 Other professional bodies; 2.3 Architectural education and training; 2.3.1 UK and Ireland; 2.3.2 European directive; 2.3.3 Training models; 2.3.4 Credit allocation and credit transfer systems; 2.3.5 The Criteria; 2.3.6 Modes of learning; 2.4 Examination of professional practice; 2.5 Approval of educational programmes; 2.5.1 Generally; 2.5.2 Prescription of courses in the UK by ARB; 2.5.3 Validation of courses by the RIBA, in the UK and Overseas2.5.4 Accreditation of courses in Ireland; 2.5.5 The CAA validation processes; 2.6 Practising in the United Kingdom; 2.6.1 Registration; 2.6.2 The ARB application process; 2.7 Practising in Ireland; 2.7.1 Criteria; 2.7.2 Admission routes; 2.8 Practising in Egypt, Nigeria and Malaysia; 2.8.1 Practising in Egypt; 2.8.2 Practising in Nigeria; 2.8.3 Practising in ; Malaysia; 2.9 Maintenance of standards, regulation and codes of conduct; 2.9.1 General; 2.10 ARBs standards of professional conduct and practice; 2.10.1 Introduction; 2.10.2 The standards2.11 RIBA code of professional conduct; 2.11.1 Introduction; 2.11.2 Principle 1: Integrity; 2.11.3 Principle 2: Competence; 2.11.4 Principle 3: Relationships; 2.11.5 Guidance Notes; 2.12 The RIAI code of conduct; 2.13 Continuing professional development; 2.13.1 General; 2.13.2 The ARB and CPD; 2.13.3 The RIBA and CPD; 2.13.4 The RIAI and CPD; References and notes; 3 Employment Opportunities; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Private practice; 3.3 Local authority; 3.4 Other public sector organisations; 3.5 Large companies; 3.6 Contractors; 3.7 Manufacturers; 3.8 Academia; 3.9 Other specialisation3.10 Adjudicator, arbitrator or expert witness; References and notes; 4 Employment; 4.1 Finding employment; 4.1.1 Self-assessment; 4.1.2 Opportunities; 4.1.3 Answering advertisements; 4.1.4 The speculative approach; 4.1.5 Contacts; 4.1.6 Career history and CV; 4.1.7 The application form; 4.1.8 Before the interview; 4.1.9 The interview; 4.1.10 After the interview; 4.2 Acceptable job titles; 4.3 Employment; 4.3.1 Employed or self-employed?; 4.3.2 Employment contract; 4.3.3 Written statement; 4.4 Job description; 4.5 Hours of work; 4.6 Overtime; 4.7 Salary; 4.8 Benefits; 4.9 Professional activities