The architect's guide to design-build services / edited by G. William Quatman II, and Ranjit (Randy) Dhar.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Quatman, G. William, 1958-

Dhar, Ranjit.

American Institute of Architects.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Building--Superintendence.

Building.

Architectural services marketing.

Architecture.

Physical Description:

xiv, 434 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2003]

Summary:

The definitive resource for designer-led projects The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services offers authoritative knowledge and industry insight to architects considering entry into the burgeoning practice of design-build project delivery. Written by architects and other professionals with expertise in risk management, law, ethics, finance, and contracts, this instructive guide addresses the roles architects can assume during a design-build project, including leading the project, acting as subcontractor, and forming a joint venture with a contractor. Developed by the AIA Design-Build Professional Interest Area, this book offers the real-world expertise of thirty industry leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who share their experience and know-how on such topics as: * Starting out in design-build * Risks and rewards of design-build delivery * Succeeding in a design-build practice * Design-build education * Essential practice information * Ethics and licensing laws State laws regulating both architects and contractors are summarized to help busy firms bring design-build projects through to successful completion in a variety of jurisdictions. The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services is the most complete, definitive resource for architects, contractors, and attorneys involved in designer-led projects.

Notes:

At head of title: American Institute of Architects.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0471218421

OCLC:

50730745