
A Domestic Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect
To Engaging an Architect
Nigel Ostime(Author)
RIBA Publishing
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-85946-765-7 (ISBN)
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.
Aimed at 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.
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.
Aimed at 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 180 mm
Weight
152 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85946-765-7 (9781859467657)
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Nigel Ostime
Domestic Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect
E-Book
08/2019
1st Edition
RIBA Publishing
€14.49
Available for download

Nigel Ostime
Domestic Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect
E-Book
08/2019
1st Edition
RIBA Publishing
€14.49
Available for download
Person
Nigel Ostime is the Product Delivery Director at Hawkins\Brown. He has 25 years' experience as an architect, leading practices and project teams and designing buildings in a wide range of sectors, working with clients and managing client accounts and is the chair of the RIBA Client Liaison Group.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Do I Need An Architect?
Chapter 2: What Services Can An Architect Provide?
Chapter 3: How Do Architects Charge Their Fees?
Chapter 4: The Architect's Appointment
Chapter 5: Other Consultants
Chapter 6: The Project Process
Chapter 7: Other Practical Considerations
Chapter 8: RIBA Chartered Practices and the RIBA Code of Conduct
Chapter 9: RIBA Find an Architect and Client Referrals Service
Chapter 10: RIBA Competitions
Chapter 11: RIBA Client Advisers
Chapter 12: Managing Disputes
Chapter 13: Client Checklist
Further Reading
Chapter 1: Do I Need An Architect?
Chapter 2: What Services Can An Architect Provide?
Chapter 3: How Do Architects Charge Their Fees?
Chapter 4: The Architect's Appointment
Chapter 5: Other Consultants
Chapter 6: The Project Process
Chapter 7: Other Practical Considerations
Chapter 8: RIBA Chartered Practices and the RIBA Code of Conduct
Chapter 9: RIBA Find an Architect and Client Referrals Service
Chapter 10: RIBA Competitions
Chapter 11: RIBA Client Advisers
Chapter 12: Managing Disputes
Chapter 13: Client Checklist
Further Reading