The architect's handbook of professional practice / Joseph A. Demkin, executive editor.

Other author Demkin, Joseph A.
Other author American Institute of Architects.
Format Book
Edition14th ed.
Publication InfoHoboken : Wiley, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 1027 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 2 CD-ROMs (4 3/4 in.)
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents 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.
Contents 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.
Contents 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.
Contents 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.
General note"American Institute of Architects."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007046856
ISBN9780470009574 (cloth/cd)
ISBN0470009578 (cloth/cd)
ISBN9780470088692 (pbk.)
ISBN0470088699 (pbk.)

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Joyner Reference Stacks NA1996 .A726 2008 ✔ Available