Professional Practice and Management

ARC 492 - Professional Practice and Management (3-0-3)

Architectural practice in the marketplace from individual approaches to the different architectural related fields of employment. The related practices in Saudi Arabia compared with the best international practices. The role of architects in societies with background on architecture profession including ideological structure, obligations to society, and the career path and professional ethics of practicing as architects. The organization and management of architectural firms, and the requirements to run an Architectural practice. Management and construction-related procedures, including cost estimating and building economics, bidding documents and procedures, types of contract, specifications, and project time planning and control.