It is not enough for architects to be artistic, have design ability and an understanding of construction. They require a good business sense, need to be competent administrators, and have a knowledge of the law and other constraints that affect buildings in the UK. This book explains such matters.
Setting the scene; background to architectural practices; organisation and business side of architectural practices; architects and the law; technical information; general office practice; design constraints; design procedures generally; pre-contract procedures generally; pre-contract procedures stages A to J; contract procedures generally; contract stages K to M; standard documentation; words phrases and abbreviations; questions.