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Which one of the following is NOT a type of architectural practice mentioned in the text?
According to the text, what is required to create a commercial corporation?
What is the definition of a sole proprietorship?
What are the first key steps in launching an architectural practice, according to the text?
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Which document describes the operational systems that a firm will put into place to deliver products and services?
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What is one of the most difficult aspects for an emerging proprietor when completing a business plan?
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What is the purpose of a strategic plan?
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What is the alternative to strategic planning?
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Which of the following is a key resource required for strategic planning?
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Which of the following is a common information gathering and analysis tool used in strategic planning?
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What is the most common type of ownership for architectural practices in Canada?
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What is a partnership in the context of architectural practices?
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Which of the following is a key factor in creating a unique and recognizable profile for an architectural firm?
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What is the purpose of a business model in the context of an architectural firm?
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What is the most significant value of building information modeling (BIM) for architectural firms?
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What is the purpose of a business plan in the context of an architectural firm?
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Which of the following is a form of business entity that preserves the individual identity of two or more corporations?
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Which of the following is a form of business entity created by two or more firms for a single specific project?
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Which of the following is a professional company that includes architects and other professionals, usually engineers?
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Which of the following is a structure of an architectural practice that subdivides the office into teams to deal with a project in its entirety?
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Which of the following external professional services is important for an architect to establish a relationship with?
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Which type of insurance is specifically mentioned as a requirement for an architectural practice?
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What is the purpose of engaging an accountant in an architectural practice?
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Why should architects seek the advice of a financial investment professional?
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Which of the following best describes quality management in architectural practice?
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What are the key processes involved in quality management in architectural practice?
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What is the purpose of quality planning in architectural practice?
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What is the role of quality control in architectural practice?
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What is the main objective of quality assurance in architectural practice?
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What is necessary to achieve quality in architectural service delivery?
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Study Notes
Architectural Practice Types
- The following are types of architectural practice mentioned in the text: commercial corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, and professional company
Commercial Corporation Requirements
- A commercial corporation requires a minimum of two shareholders and a minimum of two directors
Sole Proprietorship Definition
- A sole proprietorship is a business owned and controlled by one individual
Launching an Architectural Practice
- The first key steps in launching an architectural practice include creating a business plan, developing a strategic plan, and establishing a business entity
Operational Systems
- A business plan describes the operational systems that a firm will put into place to deliver products and services
Difficult Aspects of Business Planning
- One of the most difficult aspects for an emerging proprietor when completing a business plan is forecasting finances
Strategic Planning
- The purpose of a strategic plan is to guide the direction of the firm
- Alternative to strategic planning is crisis management
Key Resources for Strategic Planning
- Key resources required for strategic planning include time, money, and information
Information Gathering and Analysis Tool
- A common information gathering and analysis tool used in strategic planning is SWOT analysis
Ownership of Architectural Practices
- The most common type of ownership for architectural practices in Canada is a sole proprietorship
Partnership Definition
- A partnership is an agreement between two or more people to jointly own and operate a business
Unique Profile Factors
- A key factor in creating a unique and recognizable profile for an architectural firm is its brand identity
Business Model Purpose
- The purpose of a business model in the context of an architectural firm is to describe how the firm will generate revenue
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- The most significant value of building information modeling (BIM) for architectural firms is its ability to improve design, construction, and operation of buildings
Business Plan Purpose
- The purpose of a business plan in the context of an architectural firm is to guide the direction of the firm and secure financing
Business Entities
- A joint venture is a form of business entity that preserves the individual identity of two or more corporations
- A consortium is a form of business entity created by two or more firms for a single specific project
- A professional company is a type of business entity that includes architects and other professionals, usually engineers
Office Structure
- A studio-based structure is a type of office structure that subdivides the office into teams to deal with a project in its entirety
External Professional Services
- An architect should establish a relationship with a lawyer as an external professional service
Insurance Requirements
- Professional liability insurance is specifically mentioned as a requirement for an architectural practice
Accountant's Role
- The purpose of engaging an accountant in an architectural practice is to manage finances and ensure compliance with tax laws
Financial Investment Advice
- Architects should seek the advice of a financial investment professional to manage their personal finances and make informed investment decisions
Quality Management
- Quality management in architectural practice involves quality planning, quality control, and quality assurance
- The main objective of quality assurance in architectural practice is to ensure customer satisfaction
- Quality planning involves establishing quality objectives and defining how to achieve them
- Quality control involves monitoring and correcting quality issues during the design and construction process
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Test your knowledge on the roles and responsibilities of an architect in project management. Learn about the importance of an architect in overseeing the design and coordination of various departments. Explore the need for external professional services in supporting architectural projects.
