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.
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.
