Roles and Practices of an Architect
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What is one of the responsibilities of architects during construction?

  • Managing marketing campaigns
  • Negotiating real estate deals
  • Handling interior design
  • Conducting site inspections (correct)

In a Partnership/Collaboration model, who typically engages in the project?

  • Architect, owner, and selected contractor (correct)
  • Marketing team and client
  • Architect and structural engineer
  • Architect and electrical engineer

What aspect is as important as creative design in the practice of architecture?

  • Having technical drawing skills (correct)
  • Understanding good business practice
  • Knowing the latest fashion trends
  • Mastering interior decoration

What does the architect ensure in terms of different disciplines involved in a project?

<p>Coordination and integration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may determine the scale of an architect's role on a project?

<p>Client's needs and Jurisdiction's requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Partnership/Collaboration model in architecture focus on?

<p>Speed of construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from architects, which professionals are typically part of the project team?

<p>Structural engineers, Mechanical engineers, Electrical engineers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered part of an architect's post-construction services?

<p>Interacting with property owners and users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are architects often involved in, according to the text?

<p>Design and planning of projects impacting public safety and well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the important social context in which architecture takes place?

<p>Profession, architecture firms, clients, shared ideas about building design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are architects responsible for during the construction phase?

<p>Preparing accurate drawings and specifications, obtaining project design approvals, providing guidance during construction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's role during the construction phase?

<p>Changing design details as needed (known as change orders) and observing the contractor's work periodically (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you define an architect based on the text?

<p>A professional who plans and designs building constructions with more responsibilities than just drawing up plans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do architects' design talents yield in buildings?

<p>Beauty, stability, and functionality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do architects primarily work?

<p>In offices with frequent visits to clients and job sites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of professionals are architects compared to in the text?

<p>'Doctors, engineers, and lawyers' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically the first step an architect takes once they accept a commission from a client?

<p>Program creation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the design phase, what does an architect produce to be submitted to the local authority for permissions?

<p>Drawings &amp; Specifications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility falls on architects once planning permission has been granted?

<p>Preparing cost estimates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do architects need to ensure when preparing documents for building permits?

<p>Compliance with building codes and regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an architect do after submitting plans to the local authority but before planning permission is granted?

<p>Deal with correspondence with regulatory bodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides architects and engineers, who else might an architect work closely with on a project?

<p>Surveyors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general tasks an architect does to help in designing and constructing a new building?

<p>Prepare project plans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the final tasks many architects take on after being granted planning permission?

<p>Preparing bids from contractors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) system?

<p>Aligning interests, objectives, and practices through a team-based approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does IPD differ from the design-build project delivery method?

<p>Involves collaboration of all building team members from start to finish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problems does IPD aim to solve in contemporary construction projects?

<p>Time overruns, quality issues, and conflicts among stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does IPD represent a return to?

<p>Master Builder concept (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of the contractor in IPD?

<p>Collaborating with all disciplines as part of the team (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of IPD in construction projects?

<p>Enabling faster delivery times and lower costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does IPD lead to no litigation in construction projects?

<p>By aligning interests, objectives, and practices through a team-based approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does IPD promote an enjoyable process for the entire project team?

<p>'By involving all stakeholders and working collaboratively' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Trusted-Advisor Model in the construction industry?

<p>To be involved in facility decision-making at the client policy-making level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Team Builder Model in the construction industry?

<p>Building teams to meet specific project/client needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is increased expertise required as projects grow more complex in the construction industry?

<p>To address expanded project requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the Trusted-Advisor Model typically utilized in the construction industry?

<p>When seeking to be involved in facility decision-making at a policy-making level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Team Builder Model aim to achieve within a construction firm?

<p>Expansion of role and responsibilities without fundamental changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the construction industry, why do competent, capable, and reliable team members play a crucial role?

<p>To facilitate longer-term strategic alliances among team members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Trusted-Advisor Model apart from other models in the construction industry?

<p>Involvement in facility decision-making at a policy-making level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is increasing information collaboration important in IPD within the construction industry?

<p>To improve communication and collaboration between project participants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key factor leads to longer-term strategic alliances among team members in the construction industry?

<p>High level of commitment from team members. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes projects requiring increased expertise in the construction industry?

<p>Complexity and expanded requirements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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