Technical innovations

• Innovations in building materials and construction products
• IT packages relevant to architectural practices and construction projects
• Technical standards and sources of specialist information
• Innovations in construction and building methods, such as offsite fabrication and construction

Specification writing and choosing materials

Obtaining and maintaining the knowledge to specify construction products taking into account construction techniques and processes, the physical properties of building materials, components and products and the accessibility, safety, environmental, life cycle and long term maintenance impacts of specification choices. This might involve the use of specification writing and selection information products, tools and services and assessed product-related CPD.

Statutory requirements

The principles of law and standards relevant to architectural practice and building procurement and their potential impact on design, material specification, programme, cost and quality of design; which could include:

• CDM or other local legislation
• Health and safety
• Building regulations
• Law specific to the construction industry
• Planning law and guidance
• Historic environment legislation/listed building consent or local equivalent
• Development control
• Intellectual property and copyright

Cross professional knowledge

Awareness of the roles of and ability to communicate with the other members of the design or construction team.
Awareness of statutory requirements, other factors and industry trends affecting the roles of the other team members.