This third companion volume to the 13th edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice brings architects and others in the architectural community new information on subjects ranging from issues affecting day-to-day operations to the latest AIA contract documents. It includes practice reports from practitioners in the field, such as a survey of client decision makers in higher education and reports on project management and online marketing. Practitioners also contribute essays about selecting environmentally preferable products, digital technologies, project financing and land surveying. The accompanying CD-ROM offers samples of all existing, revised and new AIA contract documents. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The third companion volume to the
Thirteenth Edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice provides architects and others working in the architectural community with new information on important issues affecting day-to-day operations, emerging business trends, and the latest AIA contract documents. This easy-to-use reference is divided into three sections:
- Practice reports -- Read real-world reports from practitioners, including a survey of client decision makers in the higher education sector describing how they perceive services performed by architects. Discover how firms have successfully applied strategic planning. Sharpen your project management skills by learning from actual management mistakes. Learn how to effectively market design services on the Internet.
- Practice topics -- Learn practical techniques for developing leadership skills and team building. Update your knowledge of how to select environmentally preferable products and how to use digital technology to perform building surveys. Gain an understanding of project financing, land surveying, LEED certification, and urban design services.
- AIA contract documents -- Examine new AIA documents, including agreements for design-build services and several scope documents for use with the B141 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect. Update your files with the accompanying CD-ROM containing samples of all existing, revised, and new AIA contract documents.
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