Practice of Architecture Lecture Series (PALS)

Introduction - Tuesday 5th February 2013

Welcome to PALS

Tonight we will be going through the following;

1. Introduction to PALS2. PALS Sessions3. What PALS will do4. What PALS will not do5. Recommended Reading

6. AACA Briefing – Ian Hamilton7. The Practice of Architecture and Code of Conduct - Bruce Medek8. Queensland Legislation – Jack Williamson9. Starting an Architectural Practice – Florian Heise10. Close

An Introduction to PALS

In conjunction with the online content the PALS sessions will cover the following major content areas;

1. Starting a project – commissions, briefs and fees2. Engaging consultants3. Building procurement and tendering4. Contract administration5. Risk Management and Insurance

PALS SessionsDate Session Topics (Module) Volunteer Presenters5th of February Introduction to PALS

AACA Briefing The Practice of Architecture and Code of Conduct – Board of ArchitectsQueensland Legislation Starting a Practice

Ian Hamilton, AACABruce Medek, BOAQFlorian Heise Jack Williamson

12th of February Scenario Sessions Ian Hamilton, Lachlan WalkerDr Chris Landorf, Ian MooreTeo Cavallo, Angela Barbeler

19th of February Commissions & briefs (2) Services, fees & agreements (3)

Ian Mitchell

26th of February Consultants (6)Building Procurement,Tendering & Contracts Docs Panel (10)

David Trott

Paul Trotter & John Clarke

5th of March Building Contracts (8)Understanding ABIC contracts (9)Contract Administration (11, 12, 13)

Mark Grimmer

12th of March Risk management & PI Insurance (14,15) TBC

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

AACA Briefing - Ian Hamilton

The Practice of Architecture & Code of Conduct - Bruce Medek

Queensland Legislation – Jack Williamson