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Zusatztext "Mind changing! It is relatively rare to read a book that actually changes your mind about something that really matters to you. Refreshingly, this is such a book. As one who has consistently and confidently prophesised the decline, if not demise, of the professions of the built environment, I am now renewed with a fresh hope for their future. Simon Foxell has, somewhat inspiringly, given hindsight, insight and foresight to this engaging subject. Hindsight, in the way he scholarly describes their historical foundations and subsequent flourishing. Insight, by skilfully examining what some see as their present malfunctioning, misdirection and marginalisation. And, most of all, foresight, for his strategic exploration of their future prospects, promise and potential with his outline ‘six-point plan’ and collaborative sense of purpose. The challenge of reforming the professions of the built environment remains daunting, but I am now imbued with a greater feeling of optimism, expectancy and direction."John Ratcliffe, Professor Emeritus DIT & Founder, The Futures Academy"Professionalism for the Built Environment raises our awareness of the foundations of professional society and sets the agenda for a radical reappraisal of the educational and institutional structures we may require in the future. This book stimulates debate on the professions’ responsibilities to civil society, company and self. It provides an authoritative briefing for practitioners, educators, clients and all concerned with creating a built environment that is equitable, fosters wellbeing and improves livelihoods."John Worthington, Co-founder DEGW, Formerly Commissioner of Independent Transport Commission and Director The Academy of Urbanism"This comprehensive discourse explores the origins, development, rise and uncomfortable transformation of our Built Environment Professional Institutions, all fascinating. For more than 25 years Simon Foxell has been exploring these ideas and has assembled a great story. This book concludes with a collective challenge that is beautifully articulated by considering the many pressures facing a new young chartered professional. Yes, professionalism clearly has great value but, in a rapidly changing world with automation threatening, can the institutions pool their efforts for the greater good of humankind and our planet? This is essential reading for aspirants, practitioners and academics."Robin Nicholson, Senior Partner Cullinan Studio"A real gem for any professional interested in improving collaboration amongst built environment professionals. Professionalism in the Built Environment touches on the past to inform an effective plan for the future of our industry. As a Head of Department for Architecture and the Built Environment, I am delighted to see a book that will bring the professions closer together and will become the ‘must have’ for all built environment professionals."Elena Marco, Head of Department Architecture and the Built Environment, University of the West of England"This book looks at the professions’ need to reinforce the actual and perceived value which ultimately justifies their existence: highly topical and of genuine importance in the UK but also globally. The author treads a careful path between dispassionate and survivalist analysis, with wide-ranging examples from earlier times and other sectors. The thorny issue of whether professionals can reclaim the benevolent arbiter role without having any (or much) "skin in the game" is addressed as is the role of ethics, supported by a comparison of institute code of conduct topics." John Field, Past President CIBSE (2016-17)"Anyone entering the built environment professions should ground themselves in an understanding of how today’s society arrived at its current relationship with the professions. As the labour market evolves, the dominant status of professions within our class structure is being challenged.Professional pract...
