Engagement of an architect
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Systems of structuring and managing the brief process
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RIBA standard forms of appointment
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Fee calculation
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Negotiation and negotiation skills
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Managing contracts and assurance liabilities.
Brief development
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Preparation, in consultation with the client, of an acceptable brief and budget, including consultation with others as appropriate
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Ensuring that the design response is appropriate to site, context and sustainability
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Effective communication with the client at every stage of the project.
Procurement and building contracts
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National and international trends for the distribution and commissioning of architectural projects
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Appropriate fees, negotiation and fee bidding techniques, bearing in mind the funding and procurement basis of the project, and their appropriateness to the client requirements
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The range of methods of building procurement, tender types and codes of practice for procedure, and the appropriate contract strategy
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The implication of collateral agreements such as the nomination of sub-contractors and the position of domestic sub contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and statutory undertakings in relation to standard forms of contract
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Analysis of contract types in terms of their implications for time, cost, quality, information flow and the procedures related to each
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Contract administration, site inspections, resident site architect’s role and responsibilities supervision and relevant site safety issues
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Preparation of architect’s instructions and certificates appropriate to each form of contract, and implementation of the procedures for the assessment and valuation of claims.
Building cost management
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How cost control mechanisms operate within the development of a construction project
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Monitoring project and construction costs
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Financial skills pertinent to managing building costs
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Understanding client funding mechanisms and the requirements thereof
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Managing change if necessary, and the impact on cost and timing.
Project management
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Site organisation, mobilisation and the establishment of appropriate lines of communication in relation to the specific responsibilities of the project team
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The resources necessary for the particular project
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Project planning, documentation and execution.
Risk management
Manage commercial, statutory and technical risk in relation to building operations, construction and consultants contracts, liabilities, indemnities and insurance and awareness of mechanisms such as insurance to deal with liabilities.
Dispute resolution
Methods of dispute resolution, including conciliation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
Facilities management