The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice 13th Ed.

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"The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice has been a definitive guide to architectural practice for almost a century. Now the Thirteenth Edition brings that experience to the cutting edge of the profession-with vital information to help architects manage the change from product-based practices to those that are knowledge-based and service-oriented. For todays firms best practice means putting the client first-and the new Handbook helps architects deliver. It begins with a brand-new section devoted to understanding client motivation thinking processes and values and to forging stronger client-architect relationships. Subsequent sections on business delivery and services offer a wealth of crucial "redefinition" knowledge and tools for designing building and maintaining a successful practice-from business planning and project management to the development of expanded added-value services. Also included are samples of the AIA contract documents (more than 75 in all) now accessible electronically onCD-ROM. Compiled by a team of experts from architecture as well as law business and other professions the thirteenth edition of The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice remains an authoritative reference for high-quality professional practice. In a convenient book/CD-ROM format the Handbook offers architects the information they need to meet the changing demands of the marketplace with insight and confidence."