Professional Practice: A Guide to Turning Designs into Buildings

What you need to know to protect your designs and get them built as you envision them; how to get and keep clients and become their trusted advisor and professional—every architect needs the answers in this concise, thorough, and readable guide.

• Who are the parties in architecture, engineering, and construction?


• How do you market architectural services (get the project)?


• What are the basic project delivery methods?


• What are the forms of owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements and what services do they cover?


• How should you charge for your services?


• How do you set up an office?


• What insurance, legal, and accounting issues must you consider?


• What is project management and who should do it?


• What are zoning and building codes about?