Sunday, July 11, 2010

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




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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).