The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice Update 2006
American Institute of Architects
WHY TO BUY
The must-have annual update/supplement to the
Architect's Handbook of
Professional Practice
that published in 2001.
Author biography
INFORMATION
* The American Institute of Architects (AIA); Washington, D.C. The AIA is the primary professional organization for architects in the United States. Founded in 1857, the AIA and its 66,500 members promote excellence in the built environment and a higher standard of professionalism for architects.
* Joseph A. Demkin, AIA - Editor
ISBN10: 0-471-79294-2
ISBN13: 978-0-471-79294-9
In Store Date: April 7, 2006
Publication Date: April 28, 2006
Price: US$ 85.00
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Subject: (AR70) Professional Practice
Field: ARGD00 (Architecture and Design)
Discipline: ARX000 (Architecture)
Subdiscipline: ARX100 (Architecture)
Course: AR0500 (Professional Practice)
Product Line: (Z1) Architecture/Engineering
Discount Group: (4P) Professional(PL: BFHKRUZ,ISY3)
Bookstore Category: (ARC015000) ARCHITECTURE/Professional Practice
Editor: (031) Czarnecki, J.
Marketing Manager: (44) Mayhew, Justin
Publisher: (Z1) Amanda Miller
EAN: 9780471792949
UPC: 723812850259
Market Restrictions: World Rights
Rights: Incomplete Rights
Sales handles
* New Contracts. Use the latest AIA contract documents. Find out what's new and view sample documents on the included CD-ROM.
Key features of the book:
• A client survey report tells how federal government agencies select design professionals and how those agencies view the performance of architects they hire.
• Read about the opportunities and challenges that virtual modeling tools and technologies present to the architecture profession.
• Discover how some firms are pioneering “lean thinking” to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery.
• Learn how recent startup design firms have succeeded, how “partnering” techniques are being applied to improve firm operations beyond project team performance, and why deciding whether to enter a design competition is an important business decision. • Delve into 2006 Update practice topics for useful guidance on copyright, use, and
ownership of documents.
• Become more versed in the perils of fast-track projects and how to manage the risk this popular scheduling method poses.
• Further round out your practice knowledge by learning about services architects can offer in program management, geotechnical investigations, parking planning, furniture
acquisition, and demolition planning
About the topic/technology
Running an architectural firm encompasses issues beyond mere building design. The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice is the definitive reference to running an architectural firm, while the 2006 Update is an indispensable report on this year's architectural business practice issues. By only including practical, field-tested knowledge about running a successful business, the American Institute of Architects has created a valuable practice tool for firms of all sizes. A CD-ROM contains new contracts, updates, and revisions published since the 13th edition.
Market description
(Please include secondary markets) Architect, Owner, Principal, Project ArchitectThe Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice Update 2006
American Institute of Architects
About the book
This fourth volume in an annual series updating The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th edition, provides up-to-date information about practice today and adds to the body of practice knowledge. Key features:
• A client survey report tells how federal government agencies select design professionals and how those agencies view the performance of architects they hire.
• Read about the opportunities and challenges that virtual modeling tools and technologies present to the architecture profession. • Discover how some firms are pioneering “lean thinking†to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery. • Learn how recent startup design firms have succeeded, how “partnering†techniques are being applied to improve firm
operations beyond project team performance, and why deciding whether to enter a design competition is an important business decision.
• Delve into 2006 Update practice topics for useful guidance on copyright, use, and ownership of documents.
• Become more versed in the perils of fast-track projects and how to manage the risk this popular scheduling method poses. • Further round out your practice knowledge by learning about services architects can offer in program management, geotechnical
investigations, parking planning, furniture acquisition, and demolition planning.
Marketing
The annual edition will be promoted via direct mail to existing Handbook customers and through targeted lists. Plans will also be put in place to cooperate with the AIA to target sales to members.
Previous works by author/editor
(Title; Author; ISBN; Price; Pub Date; Net Sales; Publisher; Comments)**SALES TOTALS THROUGH 9/23/05
• The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice Update 2005 w/CD, 3/05, ISBN: 0-471-71937-4, 823 life units. • The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice Update 2004 w/CD, 4/04, ISBN: 0-471-48594-2, 1,316 life units. • The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice Update 2003 w/CD, 3/03, ISBN: 0-471-26846-1, 1,123 life units.
• The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th Edition, 8/01, ISBN: 0-471-41969-9, 10,299 life units. (also Student Edition, 12/01, ISBN: 0-471-17672-9, 10,519 life units)
• Architectural Graphic Standards, 10th Edition, 4/00, ISBN: 0-471-34816-3, 40,969 life units. • The Graphic Standards Guide to Architectural Finishes, 12/01, ISBN: 0-471-227668, 1,736 life units. • Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Standards, 1/03, ISBN: 0-471-24109-1, 10,029 life units.
• Interior Graphic Standards, 5/03, ISBN: 0-471-40568-X, 5,667 life units. (Student Edition, 1/04, 0471461962, 5,661 life units), • The Environmental Resource Guide, 1/96, ISBN: 0-471-14043-0.
• The Environmental Resource Guide on CD-Rom, 2/99, ISBN: 0-471-34618-7. • The Architect's Guide to Design Build Services, 8/03, ISBN: 0-471-47283-2.
Related titles
(Add sales information)**SALES TOTALS THROUGH 9/23/05
• 0-471-41969-9 The American Institute of Architects, The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th Edition, Aug 2001, 988 pages, hardcover, $250. 10,299 life units.
• 0-471-26846-1 The American Institute of Architects, The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 2003 Update w/CD, hardcover, $85. 1,123life units.
• 0-471-48594-2 The American Institute of Architects, The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 2004 Update w/CD, hardcover, $85. 1,316 life units.
• 0-471-71937-4 The American Institute of Architects, The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 2005 Update w/CD, hardcover, $85. 823 life units.
Previous Editions
• 0-471-71937-4 — {{The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice}}/April 29, 2005/US$ 85.00, CAN$ 110.99, £ 48.95/192 pages
