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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR30053: Practice, management and law 4

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: ES 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AR20052
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The unit aims to further the students' understanding of the strategies, processes and mechanisms that inform the practice of architecture and the management of construction, and the principles that govern the organisation, procurement and delivery of architectural projects. To confirm the students' awareness and knowledge of the standards and principles required for the practice of architecture and to demonstrate an ability to manage individual learning needs to prepare for and maintain the required professional standards commensurate with qualification.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of the management and administration of a professional office; the legal, contractual and statutory frameworks within which architectural projects are procured, developed and delivered, recognising current and emerging trends in the construction industry such as partnering, integrated project processes, value engineering and risk management, having regard to the architect's obligations and responsibilities within the context of the construction industry and the community at large; to appraise construction procurement strategies and their implication on project planning and delivery of architectural projects, and how these are defined and effected through variety of contractual and organisational structures.

Skills:
Intellectual skills
To understand and analyse taught material - taught
Professional/Practical skills
To demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of professional practice and project administration, to convey an ability to apply this knowledge in a relevant manner, and to demonstrate an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the architect in practice. - taught and assessed
Transferable/key skills
To synthesise and critically review taught and read material - facilitated and assessed
To communicate ideas and analyses in writing - facilitated and assessed.

Content:
The unit will develop the candidates' knowledge and understanding of the context of architectural practice with reference to the construction industry as a whole and the policies that guide and control construction industry practices; the overall structure and management of professional practice and the legal and legislative matters that impact upon the practice of architecture through the appreciation of the ethical, legal, legislative and practical attributes required for practice and the administration of construction projects. The programme will deliver the following subjects on which the candidates will be assessed through written assignment:
* Professional Standards and Ethics: Professional duties and responsibilities; Professional Practice and the Codes of Conduct; the architect and the Employer; design team structure and organisation.
* Project procurement and administration: Types of contract, Procurement, Project Management, Project team structure and organisation, quality management and cost control. Information flow, programme monitoring and management.
* Constraints and Law: Legislation, Regulations, Risk management, control and the Duty of Care; Health and Safety and the principles of Construction Design and Management and their impact upon universal design for access as applied to the processes of design and construction.
* Professional Practice: Forms of Practice, administration, staffing and organisation; Project organisation and team structures; integrated project process and Risk management; Appointments and fees; Insurances, payment and financial control.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR30053 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-ANB08 : BSc (hons) Architecture (Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements) - Year 4

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