Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
AR40110 Management 6 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: This unit aims to:
* Provide an advanced study of the professional duties and responsibilities of architects according to the demands of current legislation and RIBA practice guidelines * Review the basic principles of business in project management and administration. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit students should be able to: * Understand the fundamental legal, professional and statutory requirements as they relate to design practice * Apply the basic principles of business management to running an architectural practice and administering a construction project * Explain and relate to the principles of cost planning and cost control * Appraise the role and responsibilities of the project manager * Evaluate approaches to integrated team performance, value/risk management and other emerging trends in project management practice * Demonstrate a clear understanding of the responsibility of the architect in respect planning, building and health and safety legislation. Skills: Intellectual skills To problem solve through presented case studies - facilitated and assessed To understand and analysis taught material - taught Professional/Practical skills To develop an ability to address 'live' business and project management issues - 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: This unit contains the following content: Project management * Leading the project team, who, why and when * Procurement paths and organisational structures * Project management - emerging trends, tools and techniques Project administration * The architect and the codes of conduct * Appointments, fees and services * 'Job getting' * Managing the design * The nature of cost planning * Cost control and analysis Legislation and constraints * Building regulations and legislation * Planning legislation * Health and safety in practice and construction. |