Professional Practice: A Guide to Turning Designs into Buildings

Professional Practice: A Guide to Turning Designs into Buildings

<p>What you need to know to protect your designs and get them built as you envision them; how to get and keep clients and become their trusted advisor and professional—every architect needs the answers in this concise, thorough, and readable guide.</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Who are the parties in architecture, engineering, and construction?</li><br /><li>How do you market architectural services (get the project)?</li><br /><li>What are the basic project delivery methods?</li><br /><li>What are the forms of owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements and what services do they cover?</li><br /><li>How should you charge for your services?</li><br /><li>How do you set up an office?</li><br /><li>What insurance, legal, and accounting issues must you consider?</li><br /><li>What is project management and who should do it?</li><br /><li>What are zoning and building codes about?</li><br /></ul>