The Preparation for Practice 2 module develops the learners understanding of the architectural design work stages, the legislative context and the processes of building economics. In the module the the standard forms of contract used in the built environment and their application in the professional duties of an architect are introduced alongside the principles and application of procurement and cost control.The module comprises two components 1) Building Control and Health and Safety, and 2) Procurement and Coordination and Design Cost Control.
Statutory submissions: planning, fire, environmental, protected structures, regulation compliance audits
Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act, and SIs
Duties: Client, Designers, Contractor
The Safety & Health Plan
Theory of safe design and principles of prevention
Hazards and risk assessment
Building Control Act and Regulations
Technical Guidance Documents
Codes and Standards
Design process: strategic and detailed technical input
Consultant design process: engineering design and cost control consultant input
Production information, drawings, specifications, design team, design coordination, technical coordination and checking, cost control / Bill of Quantities, H&S provisions
Tender process
Specialist / nominated sub-contractors and suppliers
Design team information and communication on site
Contractor team information and communication
Quality control on site
Practical completion, defects liability, snag list, final account and final certificate
Specialist consultants: planning, geomatic surveying, fire, acoustic, etc
Design development and coordination
Consultant drawing development and coordination
Design team meetings minutes and agendas
Construction team members and roles: Main contractor, project manager, contract manager, sub-contractor coordination etc
Design team roles and input during construction process: architect, architectural technologist, engineer, quantity surveyor
Commencement notices, dispensations / relaxations, enforcement, appeals
Budget and cost planning, whole life costing, cost plan
Cost planning and control with and without Quantity Surveyor
Schedules of works, estimates, controls, reporting mechanisms Bills of Quantities
Lectures
Video
Reading
Self-Directed Learning
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |