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Architecture 655: Architectural Practice Management provides a theoretical basis for managing an architecture practice in Canada and the essentials of managing a design or building project within the practice, from pre-design through to take-over and commissioning.

ARCH 655 General Resources

Hobbs, J. (Ed.). (2009). The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., Vols. 1–2). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.

Unit 1: Getting Work

Required Readings
Chapter 1.2.2, The Client. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.1.3, Public Relations and Marketing. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Architectural Competitions
Union internationale des architects. (2010). Why an international competition?
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2008). RAIC Practice Builder: Building with media. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (n.d.). RAIC Practice Builder: An Intense Look At Decision Makers. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (n.d.). RAIC Practice Builder: 60 Winning Proposal and Presentation Tips. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (n.d.). RAIC Practice Builder: Strategic Planning = Market Share. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (n.d.). RAIC Practice Builder: Tips for Successful Marketing. Posted with permission.

Unit 2: Managing the Work

Required Readings
Chapter 2.1, Management of the Practice. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.1.4, Financial Management. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.1.5, Office Administration. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.1.8, Quality Management. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.1.9, Risk Management and Professional Liability. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.

Unit 3: Architectural Fees and Services

Required Readings
Chapter 2.1.10, Architectural Services and Fees. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2009). A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2018). Canadian Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services – Document Six.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2018). Canadian Standard Form of Contract Between Architect and Consultant – Document Nine.

Assignment 1

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2009). A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect. Posted with permission.
Consulting Architects of Alberta and Consulting Engineers of Alberta. (2017). Architectural and Engineering Suggested Fee and Scope Services Reference, Version 3.0.

Unit 4: Project Management and Integrated Project Delivery

Required Readings
Chapter 1.2, The Construction Industry. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.3, Management of the Project. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.3.1, Management of the Project. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.3.3, Cost Planning and Control. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.

Unit 5: Construction Project Delivery

Chapter 2.3.2, Types of Construction Project Delivery. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.

Unit 6: Pre-design Services

Required Readings
Chapter 2.3.4, Pre-design. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Ontario Association of Architects. OAA Conference 2014, Architectural Programming. 

Assignment 2

(2008). CCDC 2, Stipulated Price Contract. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.
(2008). CCDC 20, A Guide to the Use of CCDC 2 – 2008 Stipulated Price Contract. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.
(1998). CCDC 3, Cost Plus Contract (With Guaranteed Maximum Price Option). Educational copy. Canadian Construction Documents Committee. Reproduced with permission.
(2010). CCDC 5A, Construction Management Contract – For Services. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.
(2010). CCDC 5B, Construction Management Contract – For Services and Construction. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.
(2013). CCDC 14, Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.

Unit 7: Design Services

Required Readings
Chapter 2.3.5, Schematic Design. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.3.6, Design Development. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.3.7, Construction Documents – Drawings. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Chapter 2.3.8, Construction Documents – Specifications. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Nigro, William T. (2015). RediCheck interdisciplinary coordination, 6th ed. Version 4.148. Peachtree City, GA: The REDICHECK Firm. Reproduced with permission of Bill Nigro.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2007). RAIC Practice Builder: Building Information Modeling (BIM). Posted with permission.
Resources
Building Smart Alliance/National Institute of Building Sciences. (2014). United States National CAD Standard, version 6.

Unit 8: Construction Procurement

Required Readings
Chapter 2.3.9, Construction Procurement. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
(2016). CCDC 11, Contractor’s Qualification Statement. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.
(2002). CCDC 22, A Guide to Construction Surety Bonds. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.
(2005). CCDC 23, A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts. Educational copy. Reproduced with permission.

Unit 9: Office-based Construction Administration

Required Readings
Chapter 2.3.10, Contract Administration – Office Functions. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.

Unit 10: Field-based Construction Administration

Required Readings
Chapter 2.3.11, Contract Administration – Field Functions. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2003). Field Review/General Review: Guidelines for Conducting and Documenting Construction Site Visits. MANUAL. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2003). Field Review/General Review: Guidelines for Conducting and Documenting Construction Site Visits. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION. Posted with permission.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. (2003). Field Review/General Review: Guidelines for Conducting and Documenting Construction Site Visits. CHECKLISTS. Posted with permission.
Field Review Report template. Chapter 2.4, Form 3.1. In The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (2nd ed., 2009). Ottawa: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Posted with permission.