International practice for architects / Bradford Perkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perkins, L. Bradford.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architectural practice, International.

Physical Description:

ix, 374 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2008]

Summary:

A comprehensive overview of the rewards and perils of international practice for architects, this book draws on the experience of dozens of leading practitioners to present lessons for the profession. Written primarily for architects, the content is also relevant to any design professional considering working in a foreign country. Among the many questions it helps answer: Should my firm consider pursuing work overseas? Can a small or medium-sized firm successfully pursue international work? How do we start and how do we get a first project in another country? How is international practice different from working in the United States? What contract provisions and other measures will help minimize the risks? Should we have an overseas office and, if so, what type? Should we consider outsourcing to overseas staff as a way to even out workload and increase profits? What does the future look like for international practice?

The largest section of the book expands on these issues with specific guidelines for working in more than 185 countries. Countries with little potential for North American architects are summarized briefly, while fuller descriptions are provided for more than 25 countries that have been or could be major markets for international design services.

Contents:

1 Introduction and Historical Overview 1

An Historic Overview 2

Why Consider an International Practice 7

Eight Reasons to Consider International Practice 7

Ten Reasons to Be Cautious 9

Planning an International Practice 11

Market Analysis 12

Setting Goals 12

An Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses 12

A Marketing Plan 13

Management and Operations 16

A Financial Plan 16

What Country Is the Right Place to Start 17

How to Start 19

Questions to Answer during an Initial Exploration 20

Getting Those First Projects 20

Contract Issues 22

Getting Started-Case Studies 25

3 Running an International Practice 43

Managing an International Practice 43

Models for Overseas Practice 43

Ten Home Office Management Issues 44

Key Foreign-Office Responsibilities 49

Firmwide Governance Issues 51

Outsourcing 52

Reasons to Consider Outsourcing 52

Key Issues in Outsourcing 53

4 Regional and Country Issues 59

The Americas 60

North America 60

The Caribbean and Island Nations of the Western Atlantic 74

Latin America 91

Central America 91

South America 96

Western Europe 111

Eastern Europe, Russia, and the States of the Former Soviet Union 153

Central and Eastern Europe 153

Russia and the States of the Former Soviet Union 162

Africa and the Middle East 174

Northern Africa 175

Northwestern Africa 191

Southern Africa 195

Middle East 205

Asia, Oceania, and the South Pacific 228

Southern Asia 228

East Asia 240

Southeast Asia 278

Oceania and the South Pacific 296

5 The Future 303

Appendix A UIA (International Union of Architects) Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice 307

Appendix B Recommended Guidelines for the UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice Policy on Practice in a Host Nation 322

Appendix C American Institute of Architects (AIA) (International Contract Documents 327

Appendix D Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Antibribery Provisions 354.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-366) and index.

ISBN:

9780471760870

0471760870

OCLC:

154798746