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Practice of Architecture Lecture Series (PALS). Introduction - Tuesday 5 th February 2013. Welcome to PALS. Tonight we will be going through the following; Introduction to PALS PALS Sessions What PALS will do What PALS will not do Recommended Reading AACA Briefing – Ian Hamilton
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Practice of Architecture Lecture Series (PALS) Introduction - Tuesday 5th February 2013
Welcome to PALS Tonight we will be going through the following; • Introduction to PALS • PALS Sessions • What PALS will do • What PALS will not do • Recommended Reading • AACA Briefing – Ian Hamilton • The Practice of Architecture and Code of Conduct - Bruce Medek • Queensland Legislation – Jack Williamson • Starting an Architectural Practice – Florian Heise • Close
An Introduction to PALS In conjunction with the online content the PALS sessions will cover the following major content areas; • Starting a project – commissions, briefs and fees • Engaging consultants • Building procurement and tendering • Contract administration • Risk Management and Insurance
What PALS will do • Give you an opportunity to meet peers who are studying for registration and
What PALS will do • Give you access to multiple forms of content delivery to assist you in getting through the material
What PALS will do • Give you a framework and order to assist your studies
What PALS will not do • PALS will not give you the answers to the exam
What PALS will not do • PALS is not a replacement for study
What PALS will not do • PALS will not cover everything! • We will try to help to fill in the gaps.
What PALS will not do • PALS is comprised of lectures an a workshop it has not been designed to individually mentor everyone.
What PALS will not do • PALS is intended for adult learning and as such we expect that you will direct your own study.
Recommended Reading • Read the PALS online modules • Listen to the online lectures • Read through Acumen • If you have access to the old practice notes read them all…EVERY ONE • Read the Architect and the Law ($18 from Architext online) • Architext also has some other books you may find helpful • Get a study group to discuss the content • Business and Practice of Architecture vol 1