Professional Practice

Professional Practice by K. G. Krishnamurthy, S. V. Ravindra

Book Summary:

Professional ethics, values and code of conduct are a part of every profession, and all professionals are aided by them. This book details on professional practice applicable for the Architects, Engineers, and Construction Managers.

The textbook details on the Acts and Laws related to architectural norms, along with the nitty-gritties of contract management and tenders. The book also attempts to address and provide an overview of the field, ranging from an architect’s duties and responsibilities to the related areas like valuation, and an architect's role towards concerned industry verticals, like interior designing, landscape designing and urban designing.

It also touches upon construction management concepts, which help in enhancing and empowering professionals and students involved in various undergoing projects. The book is incorporated with figures, tables, illustrations and examples to explain the concepts in detail. The Appendices are further added to provide additional insight on the subject. The book is intended for undergraduate students of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for Architecture and Civil Engineering students.

Table of Contents :

1. Architect and Profession

2: Architect Act and Professional Services

3: Architectural Competitions

4: Management of Contract

5: Tenders

6: Site Management of Works

7: General Conditions of Contract

8: Arbitration

9: Valuation

10: Fire Insurance

11: Types of Land Holdings Leasehold and Freehold

12: Dilapidations

13: Easements

14: Standard Rent

15: Land Acquisition Act 1894

16: Building Cost Index

17: Building Bye-laws

18: National Building Code

19: Vaasthu

20: Architect and Building Industry