ARCH71-149: Architecture Management, Procurement & Immersion

Architectural Practice: Management and Procurement develops knowledge and skills in the fundamental skills, strategies, and relevant information to conduct professional architectural practice, focusing on project management and procurement. Students will develop an understanding of project and contract management skills and procedures, including legislation, codes, standards, procurement methods and the various stages of delivering a project. Project administration, including pre-design, return brief, risk management, safety in design and contract documentation phases and contract administration, are also addressed. The subject is run in an intensive seminar format relevant to the assessment tasks, including reports and student presentations. In addition, students will gain first-hand experience through a 10-day work placement in a practice, selection criteria based on GPA and portfolio will apply. Students not qualified for the work placement will complete a studio-based assignment.