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Handbook for the architectural manager /

The essential resource for becoming more effective in the highly competitive architectural marketplace Handbook for the Architectural Manager offers architects a comprehensive resource that brings together critical information on four interlinked areas: managing the architectural office, projects, s...

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Main Authors: Emmitt, Stephen (Author), Alharbi, Mohammed A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Marblehead, MA] : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, [2018]
Subjects:
Architectural practice > Management.
Architectural practice.
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781119225539
1119225531
9781119225560
1119225566
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 An Argument for a Management Framework
  • 1.2 Agenda
  • 1.3 Structure
  • 1.4 Value
  • Chapter 2 Architecture and Management
  • 2.1 Setting the Scene
  • 2.2 Architecture and Management
  • 2.2.1 Architectural Practice
  • 2.3 Design
  • 2.3.1 Design as an Activity (Process)
  • 2.3.2 Design as Collaboration (Co-design)
  • 2.3.3 Design as Learning
  • 2.3.4 Design as an Output (Product)
  • 2.3.5 Types of Design and Management Challenges
  • 2.4 The Management of Design
  • 2.4.1 In Construction
  • 2.4.2 In Architecture
  • 2.4.3 Comparing Roles
  • 2.5 The Business of Architecture
  • 2.5.1 The Challenge of Uniqueness
  • Chapter 3 Architectural Management
  • 3.1 Setting the Scene
  • 3.2 Architectural Management: What it is
  • 3.2.1 The Meaning of Architectural Management
  • 3.2.2 A Practical Definition of Architectural Management
  • 3.3 Benefits of Adopting Architectural Management
  • 3.4 Levels of Application
  • 3.5 The Architectural Manager
  • 3.5.1 What does the Architectural Manager do?
  • 3.5.2 Knowledge and Skills
  • 3.5.3 Who is Best Qualified to Practise or Lead Architectural Management?
  • 3.6 Ensuring Consistency
  • 3.7 Self-reflection
  • 3.8 Managing Expectations
  • 3.9 Taking on the Architectural Manager Role
  • Chapter 4 Architectural Management Framework
  • 4.1 Setting the Scene
  • 4.2 The Essentials
  • 4.2.1 Architectural Offices
  • 4.3 Strategic Concerns: People and Processes
  • 4.3.1 People
  • 4.3.2 Processes
  • 4.4 Practical Concerns: Managing Resources
  • 4.4.1 Less is More
  • 4.4.2 Managing Design Effort
  • 4.4.3 Staff Deployment
  • 4.4.4 Identifying Good Habits and Eliminating Inefficiencies
  • 4.4.5 Balancing Risk and Reward
  • 4.4.6 Ensuring Consistency
  • 4.5 A Practical Framework
  • 4.6 How to use the Framework
  • Chapter 5 Managing the Business.
  • 5.1 Business Model
  • 5.2 Organisation Design
  • 5.3 Marketing
  • 5.4 Human Resource Management
  • 5.5 Information Technology Utilisation
  • 5.6 Workplace Design and Management
  • 5.7 Ethics and Legal Issues
  • 5.8 Knowledge Management
  • 5.9 Growth Planning
  • 5.10 Financial Management
  • Chapter 6 Managing Projects
  • 6.1 Design Excellence
  • 6.2 Design Management
  • 6.3 Project Management
  • 6.4 Construction Management
  • 6.5 Facilities Management
  • 6.6 Property 'Real Estate' Development
  • 6.7 Interior Design
  • 6.8 Architectural Support Services
  • 6.9 Investments and other Business Ventures
  • 6.10 Quality Management
  • Chapter 7 Managing Stakeholders
  • 7.1 Stakeholder Identification
  • 7.2 Stakeholder Analysis
  • 7.3 Stakeholder Communication
  • 7.4 Stakeholder Engagement
  • 7.5 Conflict Management
  • 7.6 Value Management
  • 7.7 Managing the Firm's Social Responsibility
  • 7.8 Managing Sustainability
  • 7.9 Client Education
  • 7.10 Managing Client Requirements
  • Chapter 8 Managing Learning
  • 8.1 The Learning Firm
  • 8.2 Managing Individual Learning
  • 8.3 Managing Group Learning
  • 8.4 Managing Organisational Learning
  • 8.5 Managing Inter-Organisational Learning
  • 8.6 Managing Continuing Professional Development
  • 8.7 Measuring Effectiveness
  • 8.8 Measuring the Architectural Manager's Leadership Skills
  • 8.9 Analogical Comparison with Others
  • 8.10 Collaborating with Professional Bodies
  • Chapter 9 Practical Application
  • 9.1 The Sole Practitioner
  • 9.1.1 Scenario
  • 9.1.2 Applying Architectural Management - Managing Learning
  • Activities
  • Tasks
  • Specifics
  • 9.1.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance
  • 9.2 The Small Office
  • 9.2.1 Scenario
  • 9.2.2 Applying Architectural Management - Managing Projects
  • Activities
  • Tasks
  • Specifics
  • 9.2.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance
  • 9.3 The Medium-sized Office.
  • 9.3.1 Scenario
  • 9.3.2 Applying Architectural Management - Managing the Business
  • Activities
  • Tasks
  • Specifics
  • 9.3.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance
  • 9.4 The Large Office
  • 9.4.1 Scenario
  • 9.4.2 Applying Architectural Management - Managing Stakeholders
  • Activities
  • Tasks
  • Specifics
  • 9.4.3 Reflection and Measuring Performance
  • 9.5 And Finally...it is Your Turn
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • Index
  • EULA.

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