CRITERIA FOR VALIDATION : Part 3

LSBU Professional Practice RIBA Part 3 Course

FINAL EXAMINATION PART 3 - 1/2 HOUR PAPER - 26 May 2010

Paolo Fang - 21/08/10
Please below the questions from the latest examination short paper - Wednesday 26 May 2010
Please feel free to comment the answers.

MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION

3.a Briefly describe the difference between Management Contracting and Construction Management.
answer: the distinction between MC and CM lies in the degree to which the client accept to enter into a direct contractual relationship with the work/trade contractors.
In MC contractual relationship is through the manager contractor.
In CM the client appoints directly the work contractors.

3.b Your project has reached Practical Completion under JCT SBC05 contract: what documentation will you issue what are the consequences?
answer: the Architect/Contract Administrator issues a Certificate of Practical Completion. It's the start of Liability Period, half of the retention fee is released to the contractor.

3c. What is a Performance Bond?
answer: a Performance Bond is a Contractual Arrangement between the Employer and a 3rd Party called Guarantor. Under this agreement the guarantor will pay a certain amount of money to the employer if the Contractor won't be able to perform his obligation under the terms of the building contract.
Paolo Fang - 21/08/10
3d. Describe the difference between patent and latent defects.
answer: a Patent Defect is a defect discovered during the reasonable exercise of due diligence by the professional while the Latent Defect is a concealed defect in the workmanship or design not immediately visible.

3e. What are LADs, on what are they based and how are they deducted?
answer: liquidate damages refer to a reasonable amount of money due to the employer by the contractor because of late completion. LADs are stated in the contract particulars and the payment is due after the issue of Non-Completion Certificate
Paolo Fang - 01/09/10

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

4a. You are considering going into partnership with a colleague. List the issues you consider should be incorporated into an agreement.
answer: amount of capital provided by each partner, duties of partner, portions of profit or losses between each partner

4b. What is a RIDDOR?
answer: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations is a legal duty for the employer to report an accident to the HSE.

4c. The HGCR Act 1996 grants three important rights in relation to a party's entitlement to payment- list them
answer: all construction contracts have to contain certain payment provisions such as: (compulsory payments by installments(?)), Paying party must specify to the payee the amount of each payment and the basis on which it has been calculated, withhold payment by the employer must be made under written notice at least 7 days before the due payment date and ground of such withhold has to be specified.

4f. Your practice has insisted that you increase your working hours in the view of their increased work load.You are reluctant to do so as you are preparing for your Part 3 Examination. What are your rights and under what legislation?
answer: Under the EC working time Directive 93/104 the Maximum Weekly working time is 48 hours. The employee is entitled to receive up to 4 weeks annual paid leave.


Paolo Fang - 23/08/10
THE CONTEXT OF PRACTICE

1a. The duties of the ARB are contained within the 1997 Architects Act which covers five main areas: list four of these.
answer: updating Architect Register, investigate complain about architect's conduct/competence, set standard for education, decide qualification needed to become an architect.

1b. What is the role of an RIBA Client Design Advisor?
answer: the RIBA CDA is an independent professional advisor with experience in construction, specially trained to maximize the quality and the value of construction project.

1c. What are the three principles of the RIBA Code of Conduct?
answer:integrity, competence, relationship

1d. What is the role of the Environmental Agency?
answer: EA is a no-departmental public body with the aim to protect and improve the environment and to promote sustainable developments.

1e. Under the Public Sector Directive and Public Contracts Regulations 2006, contracts have to be advertised throughout the EU, however there are three exceptions to these rules- what are they?
answer: 1.contract water, energy, transport and postal service, 2.telecommunication, 3. secret or security measures required

1f. List the primary planning legislation including that related to listed building/conservation areas.
answer: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 - Building Act 1984 - Fire Precaution Act 1971
Paolo Fang - 23/08/10
THE MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

2a. What is a BREEAM and what dose it apply?
answer: Environmental Assessed Method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and it's used to describe a building environmental performance.

2b. Under the Party Wall Act 1996, what is the role of the 3rd surveyor and at what stage is he/she appointed ?
answer: the third surveyor is appointed when the client's surveyor and the adjoining property's surveyor don't reach an agreement. His role is to 'settle the dispute'.

2c. What means are available to a Local Planning Authority to prevent the continuation of a development which is in breach of planning control?
answer: the LPA can issue an Enforcement Notice to stop the development which is in breach of planning control.
Paolo Fang - 02/09/10
2d. Give three examples of easement.
answer: right of light, right of way, right of support.

2e. What is a section 106 Agreement?
answer: S 106 of the TCPA 1990 is an agreement between the developer and the LPA. The developer provide infrastructures to mitigate the impact of the proposed development to the local community. eg. Westfield Ltd has provided a new library with the new Shopping Centre in Fulham and Hammersmith Borough Council.

2f. Wha is an SPV? Also briefly describe its function.
answer: Special Purpose Vehicle is a legal entity created to fulfill specific objective. The main financial reason behind its creation is to reduce the risk.
http://www.alway-associates.co.uk/legal-update/article.asp?id=68
Paolo Fang - 02/09/10

CIOB THINKTANK - Vision2020 Seminar

ENGLISH LAND LAW

WHAT IS A DEED ?

What is a wayleave?

MANAGING THE RISK OF DELAYED COMPLETION

A short Video about managing the risk of delayed completion in construction, presented by the President of the CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building). Please click the link below




For others CIOB videos click here

THE PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW

What the purpose of the Professional interview?
The main purpose of the interview is to determine the professional maturity of the candidate and his/her competence to practice architecture based on the documentary submitted: - P.E.D.R. - Professional Career Evaluation / CV - Written examinations (Short paper and Case Scenario) - Case Study

What the examiners expect from candidates?
The examiners expect the candidates to demonstrate an understanding about their obligations and responsibilities as professionals and testing their judgement and reflective skills.

What is the format of the interview?
There are 2 examiners who assess your documentary submission. There are a maximum of 6 candidates per day and the interview can take about 1 hour. You may be asked to explain inconsistency/discrepancy between your works (i.e. PEDR and Case Study). You may be asked some questions from the examination papers and about other topical issues. At the end of the session you will be asked if you would like to say or add anything further.

What are the key aspects of the interview?
- Be aware of your weaker areas.
- Prepare yourself simulating mock test with your group study.
- Speak with students who have already taken the Professional Interview.




OTHER USEFUL SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW:
- LSBU Course Guide (paragraph Professional Interview - page 6)
- PART 3 HANDBOOK - Stephen Brookhouse (Chapter 5 - The Oral Examinarion)
- RIBA Website - (Part 3 Professional Examiners)
- APSAA (Association of Professional Studies Advisors in Architecture).

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY JOURNALS

There are many journals which are covering legal and professional practice topics of the construction industry. Please find below a short list:

• The Contruction Law Journal covers contractual and other legal matters in the construction industry. Click here to see Sample Issue and Contents of Recent Issues.

• Construction News has the latest regional and national costruction news for the construction industry. Please click here to access the free website
  

• Building Design is one of the most popular weekly magazine among the British Architects. It offer a section dedicated to legal and office management matters. Please click here to visit the relevant section.
  

• Building offers an interesting section about Contracts and Procurements and Case Law. Please visit here the relevant section.
  

The Management of Construction

The employer has contested the value of the latest interim certificate. What action
must he take in order that he is not in breach of the JCT SBC 05 contract?

Under clause 4.13.4 the Employer must give written notice to the Contractor specifying any amount proposed to be withheld/deducted from the amount due and the ground for such withholding, not later than 5 days before the final date for payment.
(Final Payment = 4.13.1 The final date for payment pursuant to an Interim Certificate shall be 14 days from the date of issue of that Interim Certificate).



What is the contractual status of:
a. an information-release schedule and
b. a contractor's programme

The Infomation-release schedule is an optional provision within the SBC05 that states what kind of information will be release by the Architect/Contract Administrator to the Contractor and when. The contractual implication for a later release than the stipulated day can be consider a Relevant Event in relation to an extension of time claimed by the Contractor

(see Guide to SBC Sarah Lupton and SBC/Q 2005)

RIBA Part 3 STAGE ACTIVITIES

http://www.pedr.co.uk/textpage.asp?menu=4&sortorder=70&area=main

short paper

What do the following acronyms stand for?
JCT = Joint Contracts Tribunal
CPI = Coordinated Project Information
KPI = Key Performance Indicator

What is ISO 9001 and in what way is it appropriate to architectural practice?
Quality Management System can make the Practice more attractive for potential clients.
ISO 9001 certifies that business processes are being applied but it doesn't guarantee the
quality of the final product or service.

State four objectives of Partnering.
Partnering is a "management approach", recommended in the Latham Report, where the parties (i.e. client/professional, client/contractor, contractor/subcontractor) objectives are:
- Maximizing the effectiveness of each participant's resources;
- Implement a rewarding system which enable all the parties to share in the rewards;
- Quality and final Target must be set for every project and a measurement system of the improvements must to be adopted:
- Identification of potential conflict need to be addressed (eliminate or reduce).
The partnering is a legally-binding agreement.

The distinction between latent and patent defects

http://www.brewerconsulting.co.uk/cases/CJ0216RR.htm

WHAT IS SECTION 106?

Section 106 is e lagally-binding agreement or obligation between the Local Planning Authority and the "Developer" attached to planning permission. The main aim of this agreement is to address matters related to the proposed development in term of provision of of services and infrastructures, such as highway, recreational and educational facilities, affordable houses, etc.

http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=71631

ARB Professional Conduct Committe Decisions

Under the Architect Act 1997, an architect can be "prosecuted" by the Professional Conduct Committee for:

1) Unacceptable Professional Conduct

2) Serious Professional Incompetence

http://www.arb.org.uk/professional_standards/regulating_architects/professional_conduct_committee_decisions.php

CASE SCENARIO PAPER 1

General Scenario

You are a fully qualified and registered architect and together with two similarly qualified University friends you formed a practice six years ago.

The practice is a limited liability company with yourself and your two friends as Directors. The Company employs a total of ten people including a part time office manager/bookkeeper. You lease office space in Hoxton which is now too small for your needs.

The practice has been very busy but due to the current financial situation two major projects have been delayed and you are concerned about the need to acquire new work if the present workforce is to be maintained. The practice has just received an enquiry from a Developer for involvement on a large block of flats, you are proceeding apace with the design for a major office development and are completing a number of other projects on site including a four storey office block and a Sports Hall.

The scenario for each question gives a brief description of a specific situation; the candidate is free to state their own assumption of what took place prior to this event.

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Section A – Practice Management and Business Administration

Scenario for Question 1

Two administrative problems have arisen at the office; firstly, a system of ‘time sheets’ has been introduced but staff are lax about completing them and when completed you discover that they are just filed away; secondly, the auditors are due to carry out an inspection of accounts and you find that the books have not been kept up to date.

Question 1 What action will you take in respect of ‘time sheets’ and explain how the information contained on time sheets can be of use and value to the practice?

I would arrange an in-office meeting with all the staff and try to explain the importance of completing properly the timesheet. I would let them know that the clients could be for some project charged at fee time basis and if it the case the timesheet would be fundamental to calculate such fees. I would instruct the administrative staff to collect every Friday evening the timesheet and prepare a spreadsheet with the breakdown of the hours spent by every member of staff on every project.

What will you do about the forthcoming audit?

Scenario for Question 2 The practice has recently failed to get onto a short list because it did not meet the requirement to be QA registered. You have been asked by your fellow Directors to prepare a paper on what is involved in achieving and maintaining registration and the impact it will have on the day to day life of the office.

Question 2 Prepare a paper for consideration at the next Board Meeting setting out your thoughts and your recommendations for action.

Section B – The Management of Architecture

Scenario for Question 3 The scaffolding has just been struck on the four storey 3,000m² office building contract revealing the new brick façade. You are concerned about the widespread inconsistency of the colour of the mortar joints. You arrange to have a sample test taken in one of the worst areas and the results indicate that the mortar is of an incorrect mix resulting in the colour variation; it contains insufficient cement and an unknown additive. The report advises that the structural strength of the wall may be compromised.

You advise the contractor of the results and ask for an explanation. The contractor states that this area of mortar is a one-off error and that as the Interim Certificates had included for this work this means that you, as the Contract Administrator, had accepted that the quality and workmanship were in accordance with the contract (‘SBC05.With Quantities’)

Question 3 Write to the Contractor responding to his comments and state the action you intend to take, quoting the relevant clauses of the contract in support of your action.

Dear Sir,

RE: Instruction for testing under clause 3.17

Following the site inspection of (date) defective works have been discover in respect of

type of mortar used. Under the contract provision (SBC05), clause 3.18.4 further test are

needed in order to ascertain the extent of defective works. Under clause 3.18.4 all the tests

are at Contractor's cost, regardless of the outcome of the test.

If the tests prove that the work to be satisfactory the Contractor is entitled to request an

extension of time if the test has delayed the progress of the Works.

_______________________________________________________________________

Scenario for Question 4 The Directors consider that they are aware of the importance of continuing professional development and demonstrate this by providing occasional lunchtime seminars from manufacturers. However a member of staff has complained that this provision is inadequate, he adds that he has heard from friends that the RIBA are carrying out inspections of CPD records and is concerned that the office is not meeting their obligations.

Question 4 Prepare a note to be sent out to all members of staff advising them of the RIBA CPD obligations and set out what future steps the office intends to take in respect of this matter.

Section C – The Management of Construction

Scenario for Question 5 A client you have worked with in the past has recently acquired a site with an existing large disused concrete framed chemical laboratory building. He proposes to demolish the building, clear the site and erect a block of fifty, 120m^2, high quality, up-market flats with underground car parking. The development does not present any planning problems and it can be assumed that these matters will be dealt with within the minimum time scale. He wants to start work on site as soon as possible and seeks your advice on the best way to achieve an early start, possible forms of contract and information on the procurement and tendering procedure.

Question 5 Comment on particular issues that may arise in the development of this site and the way they could be dealt with to allow an early start on the construction of the new building.

Set out the principles of tendering, the criteria for the selection of tenderers and typical procedures for the process of obtaining tenders.

Scenario for Question 6 There is a long lasting contractual dispute on the Sports Hall contract between the Employer and the Contractor, you have made every attempt to try and settle the matter but both parties are adamant in their views. Determined to resolve the issue the Contractor has now exercised his right under the SBC05 Contract to refer the dispute to adjudication. The contract particulars state that the President of the RIBA shall nominate the adjudicator.

The Employer is very concerned about the situation, he has asked you to explain what is involved and if the Adjudicator’s decision is final and binding.

Question 6 Write a formal letter to the client explaining the role and responsibilities of the adjudicator and the procedure and timetable to be followed by both parties to the dispute. Also respond to the specific question on the status of the Adjudicator’s decision.

Section D – The Context for Practice

Scenario for Question 7 Three months ago you were appointed to lead the design team for a new office block on a very tight programme and you are pushing ahead as quickly as possible with the design and preparation of the planning application.

On your appointment you had written to the client advising them of their responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2007 but you have heard nothing from them on this matter.

Question 7 What action will you take? Describe your own responsibilities under CDM as a member of the design team and the procedures that need to be followed throughout the design stage, construction and completion of the project.

Scenario for Question 8 In March 2008 a new client appointed the practice to design a new house with a construction budget cost of £750,000. He has acquired a spectacular but sensitive agricultural site on the outskirts of an old village and wants a radical 21^st century design. As the design stage progressed, in consultation with the client, meetings were held with the planning officer and also with the village amenity association who expressed their opposition to the application. Prior to the submission of the planning application you understood from the planning department that the officer’s report would be recommending that consent be given to the application.

In the event the Planning Committee refused consent and you have just received notice of their decision stating the reasons for refusal which include refusal of Change of Use and the inappropriate design. You have conveyed the news to the client who is very upset but is determined to proceed with the project and has asked you what options are open to him and what are the implications of each alternative in respect of risk, cost and time.

Question 8 Write a formal letter to the client explaining what options are available setting out the pros and cons of each in respect of risk, cost and time.

Suggested reading.

Author Creswell H.B.
Title The Honeywood File: An Adventure in Building

For description and review please follow

http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/the-honeywood-file/21395/


Available at LSBU Library - Class number 823.912 CRE

Final Examination Award

Case Study Proposal

Introduction
- type of building
- location/site constraints/access
- listed building/conservation area
- scope of work/business justification
- other relevant aspects

The Client
- who is the client? public/private/individual/committee
- the brief
- client experience/attitude toward risk
- how client background affects design/construction

The programme & project value
- RIBA Stage at present (A-L)
- programme period in weeks (agreed/actual)
- start date/ completion date/ extension of time
- cost estimate/tender budget/ contract sum

Financial Mechanism
- private/public/mix fund

Statutory Approval
- planning history
- planning application/building control/ conditions/
- do they affect the initial design

Design Team
- consultants
- when they been appointed/ type of appointment/
- consultants' liability/ fees

Tender and Contractual Arrangement

- procurement method/traditional/B&D/construction management
- negotiation/budget/change scope of work
- contract

Area of interest
- dispute resolutions

Conclusion
- student involvement and responsibilities

Study Programme 2010 leading to Final Examination in Jan/Feb 2011

Apportionment of Speculative Risk for Contract type

SWOT Diagram for Part 3 Examination

THE MANAGEMENT OF BUILDING CONTROLS

a) What is the role of a Planning Co-ordinator on site? When does he act and under what legislation is he given powers to do so?
Under the CDM Regulations 2007 a CDM Coordinator (former planning supervisor) has to been appointed to advise the client on health & safety issues during the design and planning phase of construction work. (on project that last more than 30 days or involve 500 person days of construction work).


b) Under what circumstances are Certificates of Safety issued by a Fire Authority?
Under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 a Fire Certificate is required when premises are used as hotel which will provide accommodation for more than six people. Fire Certificate will apply also when more then 20 people at one time are at a workplace (Factories, Office, Shops & Railway premises). relevant link: http://www.communities.gov.uk/archived/general-content/fire/currentfiresafety/premiseswhichrequire/
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051541.htm (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005)


c) How is refuse disposal from multi storey flats controlled by a Local Authority and how might a design drawing be affected?
(unable to answer)


d) You have written to a main contractor expressing your concern at the cavalier manner in which demolition work is being undertaken by a domestic sub-contractor. At the start of a large contract you are receiving telephone calls not only from adjoining owners but from members of the public. How do you deal further with this matter?
(unable to answer)


e) A contract draft account includes the extra cost of foundations ‘in accordance with the increased depth of strip footings agreed with the local authority’. Will a lump sum contract allow this increased cost?
Yes if a contingency sum has been allocated for unforseen events.


f) By what methods does a Local Authority stop unauthorised building work?
The Local authority may serve an enforcement notice on the owner requiring him to alter or remove work which contravenes the regulations (section 36 of the 1984 Act). If the owner does not comply with the notice the local authority has the power to undertake the work itself and recover the costs of doing so from the owner. from Building Regulations Explanatory Booklet -
to download PDF: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/explanatorybooklet.pdf

Other questions short paper - examination

THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITY OF BUILDING AND ADJOINING OWNERS.

a) Positive and negative easements on adjoining sites may have important implications for the design of a new building. Give examples of how this might arise and how it can be dealt with.
A positive easement is one which enables the dominant owner to do some act upon the servient tenement, e.g. walk or drive along a right of way. A negative easement allow the dominant owner to prevent the servient from doing something on his land e.g. a right to light, which restricts the servient owner's ability to build. (Type of easement: right of way, of support, of light).
suggested reading ARCHITECT LEGAL HANDBOOK ( Chapter 4 - English Land Law)


b) Under what circumstances might ‘licences’ be required in undertaking building work? Give examples of what agreements might be made and their format.
A licence is a permission, e.g. the passage of construction traffic (or erection of scaffolding) over neighbouring land may be required for some development. A bare licence is given gratuitously by the landowner/licensor and it is revocable at any time. A contractual licence is granted tfor some counter-benefit and its revocation is subject to the contract terms.


c) An uncertain boundary is delaying the completion of drawings being prepared for a planning application. How can this be resolved?
There are three ways to find out the confines of division of two contiguous parcels of land:
- by proven acts of the respective owners;
- by statues or by orders of authorities having jurisdiction;
- by legal presumption (in absence of either of above);


d) You are required to prepare a Schedule of Condition for a Party Wall Award. What method of working would you employ?
One of the most important aspects of the award is the Schedule of Condition taken of the adjoining property or land. The Schedule of Condition is a written report and can be supplied with photographs. It makes easier to determine if damage has been caused by the works ant the extend of the damage caused. suggested reading ARCHITECT LEGAL HANDBOOK ( Chapter 26 - Party Wall)



e) An adjoining owner has asked your client to allow the formation of two small windows and a gas vent in his boundary wall. No overlooking is entailed and your client’s house is some distance from this boundary. Give advice on this matter.
Allowing the adjoining owner to open 2 small window in his boundary wall will prevent or restrict your client use of his land. I would make aware your client about easement and right of light.



f) You are undertaking a demolition immediately adjacent to an adjoining boundary wall. Your initial investigation shows that while the wall is structurally sound the pointing is poor and when left exposed it is unlikely to be waterproof. How will you report this matter to the adjoining owner?
I would probably inform him about the state of disrepair of the wall. Party wall (?)

THE MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION

a) Briefly explain the difference between Section Completion and Partial Possession.
The Section Completion clause in normally included into the contract documents whereas the Partial Possession is subject to the Contractor consent. The Contractor can't delay the consent unreasonably. The Partial Possession has implications from insurance point of view.

b) Name four types of dispute resolution and briefly describe the appropriate use of two.
1) Adjudication
2) Mediation
3) Arbitration
4) Conciliation

c) What is a Collateral Warranty and under what circumstances could an architect be required to enter into such a contract?
Collateral Warranty is an agreement associated with a primary contract that allow third party to claim damage for defective works. The architect can be asked to enter into this agreement a third party (Purchaser, Tenant or Funder) has an interest in the main contract project.

d) You have been appointed as architects for a replacement canteen and kitchen at a local primary school (450,000), the original building having been condemned and closed. The school is currently offering a limited school dinner service within the school hall. Recommend a suitable building contract/s to ensure that the new facilities are procured as soon as possible.
unable to answer
(the school as client is unlikely to assume a risk, the traditional procurement route..)

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

a) You are developing a new practice brochure - what should it include?

The brochure should explain who is who in the firm, how long established and the kind of work carried out, preferably with illustrations. It should be easy for a prospective client to read and understand and it has to clearly explain the benefit of employing that particular firm. suggested reading: The Architect in Practice - David Chappell,Andrew Willis, 2010 (Chapter 19)

b) You are obtaining competitive quotations for PI Insurance - what information will the companies require in order to calculate your premium?

Personal details, fees for the last 3 years, staff, domestic/overseas projects, services provided (inc. RIBA Worg Stages), total gross fee per sector in %, 3 largest contract. To download a RIBAIA Professional Indemnity Insurance Form : http://www.architectspi.com/sites/riba/PI-Insurance/Pages/default.aspx



c) Under the EC Working time Directive 93/104 what are the rules on working hours?

EC Directive 93/104 concerning certain aspects of the organization of working time states that:

d) List two mandatory and two optional insurance policies applicable to an architectural practice.
unable to answar

e) What information would you expect to include when preparing a business plan?
A Business Plan should include:
1) An executive summary, (overview of the business)
2) Business opportunity (who you are, service provided, to whom)
3) Your marketing strategy
4) Your management team and personnel (practice staff)
5) Your operations (premises, facilities, IT system, etc).
6) Financial forecasts
suggested reading: Good Practice Guide: Starting a Practice, Simon Foxell, RIBA Publishing 2006


f) One of your employees has been seriously injured during work and is now a hospital in-patient. You have spoken to the enforcing authority on th ephone but what else must you do?
You must within 10 days of the accident make a report on an approved form F2058.

RELEVANT LINKS:
http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717662906
https://www.hse.gov.uk/forms/incident/f2508.pdf

MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

a) The ARB requires architects to include six (now 8) terms within the letter of appointment or form of agreement - name five of these.
Under the Architects Code: Standards of Conduct and Practice 2010 the Architects "are expected to ensure that before you undertake any professional work you have entered into a written agreement with the client which adequately covers:
1. the contracting parties;
2. the scope of the work:
3. the fee or method of calculating it;
4. who will be responsible for what;
5. any constraints or limitations on the responsibilities of the parties
6. provisions for termination of the agreement;
7. a statement that you have adequate PII (Professional Indemnity Insurance);

8. your complaints/despute resolution procedure;

http://www.arb.org.uk/professional_standards/regulating_architects/architects_code_2010/code.php#s4

THE CONTEXT FOR PRACTICE

a) Briefly describe the role of Design Review Panels?
Design Review Panels are experts members of CABE who can support good design through the planning process, particularly for those schemes in England that will have a significant impact on their environment.
http://www.cabe.org.uk/


b) What are the advantages of trading as a Limited Liability Partnership?
The main advantage of trading as LLP is that the members are able to limit their liability if something goes wrong with the business (compared with the traditional partnership where the partners may be more expose to greater personal liability)


c) What the following acronyms stand for?
- CABE stands for Commission for Architecture and the Building Environment.
- CIC stands for Construction Industry Council.
- AABC stands for Register of Architects accredited in building conservation.


d) You have been involved in protracted negotiations with the planning department on a specific project. A firm of local architect has contacted your client offering their service - what action can you take?
You can refer to the ARB Code of Conducte 2010 - Standard 3.1 "You are expected to promote your professional services in a truthful and responsible manner."
http://www.arb.org.uk/professional_standards/regulating_architects/architects_code_2010/code.php#s3


e) As qualified Architect you are required to undertake Continuing Professional Development -outiline the RIBA annual requirements.

• You must do at least 35 hours of CPD each year.
• Of these, 19.5 hours must be gained from our RIBA CPD Core Curriculum syllabus, including health and safety.
• You can get the other 15.5 hours from relevant subjects of your choice.

http://www.architecture.com/EducationAndCareers/CPD/CPDrules/CPDrules.aspx

f) Briefly describe the key resonsabilities of the designer under CDM Regulations.

• Eliminate hazards and reduce risks during design.
• Provide information about remaining risks.
• Check client is aware of duties and CDM co-ordinator has been appointed.
• Provide any information needed for the health and safety file.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/summary.htm