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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture Professional Practice

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture Professional Practice. Contracts. Types of Architectural Contracts Verbal agreements Letter agreements Owner-generated agreements Purchase orders AIA standard agreements. Contracts. Understanding the Client/Owner

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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture Professional Practice

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  1. Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture Professional Practice

  2. Contracts Types of Architectural Contracts • Verbal agreements • Letter agreements • Owner-generated agreements • Purchase orders • AIA standard agreements

  3. Contracts Understanding the Client/Owner • Level of experience in design and construction process • Do they understand the payment obligation and timing of payments? • Does client understand the “standard of care” of architects • Who makes the decisions for the owners? • History of litigation

  4. Contracts Understanding Project and Owner Expectations • Does the owner have a realistic understanding of the project budget? • Does the owner have a realistic expectation of the project schedule? • Does the owner understand the difference in the roles of: • Architect • Contractor • Owner

  5. Contracts Major Issues in Owner-Architect Agreements • Obligation of architect to construction budget • Architect’s risk • Standard of care • Warranties and guarantees • Limitation of liability • Indemnification of owner • Ownership of documents • Additional services • Consequential damages

  6. Getting Your First Job Contacting Architecture Firms • Research firm background • Contact the most senior person, and if they have an administrative assistant, learn her/his name • Send a personal letter • Follow up with a phone call • Even if the firm does not have an open position, try to obtain an interview • Always send a thank you note and describe the meeting in positive terms

  7. Getting Your First Job The Interview / Meeting • Show up on time! • Dress professionally • Bring printed copies of your resume and portfolio • Listen, and try to connect something you have done to the needs of the firm • Be humble, but confident • Relax, smile and interact

  8. Getting Your First Job • Important Things for Students, Architects and Interviews • How to get to first base • Identify your strengths • Take time to create a great resume • Graphics • Experience • Skills

  9. Getting Your First Job What Architects Need in Their Business • Skills • Computer • Presentation • Ability to take charge • Ability to respond quickly • Attitude • Interpersonal skills • Work Ethic

  10. Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture

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