- Type: Hardcover Book.
- Publisher: Wiley
- Language : English
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The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition — American Institute of Architects; Edited by Linda C. Reeder (ISBN 9781118308820)
The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition is the AIA’s definitive reference for the business and practice of architecture. Updated to reflect contemporary firm operations, procurement methods, digital delivery, and ethics, it equips architects, project managers, and firm leaders with current standards and tools for running a successful practice.
Product Details
- Title: The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice
- Edition: 15th Edition
- Author/Organization: American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Editor: Linda C. Reeder
- Publisher: Wiley
- ISBN-13: 9781118308820
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 1000 +
- Price: $109.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free shipping on all orders
What This Book Does
This handbook translates AIA best practices into actionable guidance across the entire project and firm lifecycle. It covers client development, proposals, fees, contracts, project delivery methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD), BIM-enabled workflows, risk and insurance, quality management, and professional responsibility—so you can manage risk, deliver value, and sustain a profitable, ethical practice.
Key Features of the 15th Edition
- Current Practice Standards: Aligns with contemporary AIA documents, codes of ethics, and evolving delivery models.
- Business & Finance: Fee structures, budgeting, KPIs, cash flow, and firm operations for small to large practices.
- Contracts & Risk: Guidance on scope, standard of care, insurance, indemnity, and dispute resolution.
- Project Delivery & BIM: Procurement strategies, collaborative workflows, digital deliverables, and QA/QC.
- Legal & Ethics: Professional responsibility, licensure, sustainability, and health-safety-welfare considerations.
- Career & Leadership: Firm culture, mentoring, DEI, and pathways to ownership/transition planning.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Professional Practice Framework and Ethics
- Business Models, Finance, and Firm Operations
- Marketing, Proposals, and Fee Development
- Owner–Architect Agreements and AIA Contract Basics
- Risk Management, Insurance, and Quality Assurance
- Project Delivery Methods: DBB, CM, Design-Build, IPD
- Project Management: Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Cost Control
- BIM, Digital Practice, and Information Management
- Construction Phase Services and Closeout
- Practice Sustainability, Legal Issues, and Career Development
Who Should Use This Book?
- Licensed architects and emerging professionals
- Firm principals, studio and project managers
- Owners’ representatives and construction professionals
- Students and educators in architecture practice courses
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FAQs
- Is this aligned with current AIA practice guidance?
- Yes — it reflects the AIA’s latest thinking on contracts, delivery methods, and professional standards.
- Does it help with firm management and finance?
- Yes — it includes detailed chapters on fees, operations, KPIs, staffing, and risk control.
- Is it suitable for exam prep or coursework?
- Yes — widely used in architecture practice courses and as a reference for licensure-related content.
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The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition is the authoritative guide to running and managing a modern architecture practice. Order now from BooksGoat for just $109.99. Free shipping on all orders.
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