The Architect in Practice, 11th Edition

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viii Contents 3 EmploymentOpportunities Introduction Private practice Local authority Other public sector organisations Large companies Contractors Manufacturers Academia Other specialisation Adjudicator, arbitrator or expert witness 68 References and notes 69 4 Employment Finding employment Acceptable job titles Employment Job description Hours of work Overtime Salary Benefits Professional activities Expenses Leave Disciplinary and grievance procedure Notice and dismissal Spare time practice Monitoring of telephone calls and s Discrimination 107 References and notes TypesofPractice Sole principal Partnerships Incorporation Co-operative Group practice Developer/architect/contractor 122 References and notes Setting Up in Practice Sole principal The decision 124

x Contents 10 Insurance Introduction Premises and contents Public liability Employer s liability Professional indemnity Latent defects insurance Other insurances 184 References and notes Finance and Accounts Introduction Accounts Profit and loss account Balance sheet Assets Liabilities Capital Cash-flow forecasting and budgeting Books of account Fee invoicing Value added tax (VAT) Computerisation Annual accounts/auditing Staff time records 193 References and notes 195 Part 2 Running a Project The RIBA Plan of Work Sequential framework and Plan of Work The Plan of Work explained Building information modelling (BIM) BIM overlay to the Plan of Work Green principles Green overlay to the Plan of Work New words and phrases 211 References and notes Stage 0: Strategic Definition Appointment Introduction Scope of services Determination of the fee 233Throughout its many editions, The Architect in Practice has remained a leading textbook used in the education of architects. While the content of the book has developed, the message and philosophy has remained constant: to provide students of architecture and young practitioners with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to their client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure. The eleventh edition follows in that tradition. The text has been brought up to date to ensure it follows the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 as the guide to the architect s workflow. In addition, a number of changes to standard forms of contract were made with the publication of the JCT 2011 suite of contracts, and the RIBA Standard Form for the Appointment of an Architect 2010 (2012 Revision). These new forms are fully covered. In addition, the opportunity has been taken to reorganise the layout so that the content flows in a way that is more consistent with current architectural practice, and to deal with the increasing use of BIM. Should we become more specialist in our approach, offering an enhanced range of services on a more limited area of the build (in much the way that a façade specialist does) or should we continue to offer the considered overview, as the voice of reason, balancing cost and buildability against aesthetics and client expectations?

The process alone often brings out new design ideas for discussion, and we encourage all projects to be developed in this way, from feasibility to delivery, we find this approach encourages collaboration throughout, something we believe benefits the project as a whole. The eleventh edition follows in that tradition. The text has been brought up to date to ensure it follows the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 as the guide to the architect's workflow. In addition, a number of changes to standard forms of contract were made with the publication of the JCT 2011 suite of contracts, and the RIBA Standard Form for the Appointment of an Architect 2010 (2012 Revision). These new forms are fully covered. In addition, the opportunity has been taken to reorganise the layout so that the content flows in a way that is more consistent with current architectural practice, and to deal with the increasing use of BIM. The eleventh edition of The Architect in Practice continues to provide the guidance and advice all students and practising architects need in the course of their studies and in their profession.industry is provided with sufficient visibility of the forward work programme to make informed choices (at its own risk) about where to invest in products, services, technology and skills Throughout its many editions, The Architect in Practice has remained a leading textbook used in the education of architects. While the content of the book has developed, the message and philosophy has remained constant: to provide students of architecture and young practitioners with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to their client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure. The eleventh edition follows in that tradition. The text has been brought up to date to ensure it follows the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 as the guide to the architect s workflow. In addition, a number of changes to standard forms of contract were made with the publication of the JCT 2011 suite of contracts, and the RIBA Standard Form for the Appointment of an Architect 2010 (2012 Revision). These new forms are fully covered. In addition, the opportunity has been taken to reorganise the layout so that the content flows in a way that is more consistent with current architectural practice, and to deal with the increasing use of BIM. The eleventh edition of The Architect in Practice continues to provide the guidance and advice all students and practising architects need in the course of their studies and in their profession. Qualifying as an architect in the UK involves completing Part 1, 2, and 3 qualifications and undertaking a minimum of 24 months’ professional practical experience.

The Architect in Practice was first published in 1952. Originally written by a quantity surveyor and an architect it has remained, through its nine editions, a leading textbook used in the education of architects world–wide. While the format of the book has developed, the message and philosophy remains the same as the original: to provide the student of architecture and the young practitioner with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect′s duties to client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure. The tenth edition of The Architect in Practice will continue to provide the guidance and advice all students and practising architects need in the course of their studies and in their profession. The Architect in Practice was first published in 1952. Originally written by a quantity surveyor and an architect it has remained, through its nine editions, a leading textbook used in the education of architects world-wide. While the format of the book has developed, the message and philosophy remains the same as the original: to provide the student of architecture and the young practitioner with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure.Your CV, along with your portfolio will be the first impression that a potential employer will receive of you and your experience. The Inspiration From a pseudonymous letter of a quantity surveyor to thebuilder, 9 March 1951 Ihavegreatadmirationforanarchitectwhodoeshisjobwell,becausehehasoneofthe most difficult jobs in the world. He must be an artist but at the same time in his administration of a building contract be a business man, and in interpreting it even something of a lawyer. The Dedication To Arthur Willis, Christopher Willis and Bruce George and To the architectural profession in the hope that the book may encourage that co-operation of which its joint authorship is asymbol. They love their work, have fun doing it and are proud of what they do. Not only driven by what they build but also conscious of how they build. Our creativity is not limited to traditional analogue processes, but we harness the latest technology to create immersive experiences using virtual and augmented reality as a way of developing and communicating our designs.

Future Architects in practice meetup, October 2020 - video with lots of content on how to flourish in practice contractors engage key members of their supply chain in the design process when their contribution can create added value They cut through the noise, developing creative solutions that strengthen identities for the communities they engage with. They work in the belief that outstanding architecture is derived from a collaborative process, which is why they work with insightful people to promote and execute ideas that make a positive impact on the built environment. We would suggest that the single most important aspect within our industry and profession is that of the environment. If what we build now adversely affects the aspirations and opportunities of future generations, then why are we building it that way?RIBA London asked them a few questions about technology trends, augmented reality and their upcoming projects. RIBA Study Architecture Well includes a summary of the different routes to qualifying as an architect The RIBA’s pop-up radio station focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession. value for money and competition are maintained by effective price benchmarking and cost targeting, by knowing what a project should cost, rather than through lump sum tenders based on inadequate documentation You use both physical models and AI in your design process. Which of these is more effective at communicating projects to clients?