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Book Description

If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small domestic project. The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your project and what you should expect from your architect at each stage - including formal appointment mechanisms, calculating fees and project management responsibilities. For domestic clients, both for large or small projects, and especially those who have never carried out this role before, this guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. About the author
  10. 01 Do I need an architect?
  11. 02 Selecting an architect
  12. 03 How do architects charge their fees and how much are they?
  13. 04 Appointing an architect – agreeing the terms and the scope of work Appointing an architect – agreeing the terms and the scope of work
    1. Case Study 1: The Contemporary Lean-to
  14. 05 Engaging other consultants
  15. 06 Project process – key stages in developing the building Project process – key stages in developing the building
  16. 07 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
  17. 08 Relevant legislation
    1. Case Study 2: The Lake District Love Shack
  18. 09 RIBA Chartered Practices
  19. 10 ARB and RIBA codes of conduct
  20. 11 RIBA Find an Architect
  21. 12 RIBA Competitions
  22. 13 RIBA Client Advisers
  23. 14 Managing disputes
  24. 15 Client checklist of actions with key milestones and watch points
  25. Further reading
  26. Glossary
  27. Image Credits
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