The architect in practice / David Chappell, Andrew Willis.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Contents; Title page; Copyright page; The Inspiration; The Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Part 1: Background to Practice; 1: The Construction Industry; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Significance of the construction industry; 1.3 An ever changing industry; 1.4 Clients; 1.5 Contractors; 1.6 Consultants; 1.7 Clerk of works; 1.8 Construction industry bodies; 2: Basics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 From education to registration and beyond; 2.3 Routes through architectural education and training. 2.4 European Directive, content/structure of architecture programmes, modes of learning, credits/CATS/ECTS2.5 Approval of programmes of architectural education; 2.6 Practising architecture in the United Kingdom; 2.7 Practising architecture in Ireland; 2.8 Maintenance of standards, regulation, codes of conduct for architects; 2.9 The ARB Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice; 2.10 RIBA Code of Conduct; 2.11 Continuing professional development (CPD); 2.12 Consumer protection; 3: Employment; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Private practice; 3.3 Local authority. 3.4 Other public sector organisations3.5 Large companies; 3.6 Contractors; 3.7 Manufacturers; 3.8 Teaching; 3.9 Other specialisations; 3.10 Adjudicator, arbitrator or expert witness; 4: Types of Practice; 4.1 Sole principal; 4.2 Partnership; 4.3 Unlimited liability; 4.4 Limited liability; 4.5 Public company; 4.6 Limited partnership; 4.7 Limited liability partnerships; 4.8 Co-operative; 4.9 Group practice; 4.10 Developer/architect/contractor; 5: Sources of Information; 5.1 Basic library; 5.2 Classification and proprietary systems; 5.3 Information technology. 5.4 Selected project records and feedback5.5 Legal/administrative; 5.6 RIBA information line; Part 2: Running a Project; 6: Stage A: Architect's Services; 6.1 Enquiries; 6.2 Extent of services; 6.3 Fee negotiation or tendering; 6.4 Terms of appointment; 6.5 Standard forms of agreement; 6.6 Duty of care agreements (collateral warranties); 7: Stage A: Appraisal; 7.1 Feasibility studies; 7.2 Sequential framework and Plan of Work; 7.3 Site and building acquisition; 7.4 Surveys; 7.5 The brief; 7.6 Reporting; 8: Stage B: Design Brief; 8.1 Consultants; 8.2 Project managers. 8.3 Procurement paths and implications for the professional8.4 Guaranteed maximum price; 8.5 PFI contracts; 8.6 Partnering; 9: Stages C and D: Concept and Design Development; 9.1 Design data; 9.2 Concept design and development; 9.3 Cost estimates and planning; 9.4 Town planning applications and approvals; 9.5 Other approvals; 9.6 Property; 9.7 Contract selection and implications; 10: Stages E and F: Technical Design and Production Information; 10.1 Technical design; 10.2 Building Regulations 2000 (as amended); 10.3 Production information. 11: Stages G and H: Tender Documentation and Tender Action.

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 off.