Legislation, Professional Practice and Contracts (ARCH702)
Offered By:
Engineering and Materials Science Faculty
Description
This course introduces types of architecture firms, design process management, business management of architecture firms, architects’ administrative role, architecture practice stakeholders, legal aspects, building codes, ethics, professional judgment, social responsibility and the leadership role of architects in project delivery.
The course also involves types of contracts, fees, bidding, and construction supervision; in addition to types of contracting agreements and guarantee against construction flaws using case studies.