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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.
List of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Part 1 Background to Practice
1 The Construction Industry
2 Basics
3 Employment
4 Types of Practice
5 Sources of Information
Part 2 Running a Project
6 Stage A: Architect's Services
7 Stage A: Appraisal
8 Stage B: Design Brief
9 Stages C and D: Concept and Design Development
10 Stages E and F: Technical Design and Production Information
11 Stages G and H: Tender Documentation and Tender Action
12 Stages J and K: Mobilisation and Construction to Practical Completion
13 Stages L: Post Practical Completion
Part 3 General Office Matters
14 Management Principles
15 General Office Practice
16 Finance and Accounts
17 Insurance
18 The Architect as Employee
19 Attracting Work
Table of Cases
Index
Report
"This update of a leading textbook/reference in the field first published in 1952 continues the tradition of an architect and quantity surveyor jointly addressing the architect s profession mainly from the angle of the private practitioner. Chappell and Willis cover the basics of the profession in the UK, running a project from the site appraisal stage to post-construction completion, sources of trade information, finding employment, and marketing practices. The text includes the latest UK building regulations, standards of professional conduct and practice, relevant laws, and forms of contracts; project management flowcharts; and a table of legal cases. Despite the British accent, the book is applicable to the profession globally." ( Book News Inc , November 2010)
