PRACTICE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Subject: Project Planning and Management

Name: Kashmala Kanwal

Roll no. 031651034
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Q. What is the difference between practice management and project

management?

Architectural Practice Management

In the built environment, the term 'professional practice' refers to the conduct and work of
someone from a particular profession. Architectural practice therefore is that area of activity
that sees professional architects engaged in the design and construction of buildings, selling
their services to clients while complying with the requirements of their professional body.

An architectural practice may involve a large office with hundreds of architects and other
associated professions, such as structural engineers and services engineers, surveyors,
marketing/PR and administrative back-up, or it may involve smaller offices with just a
handful of people. The smallest architectural practice is the sole practitioner working from a
home office.These professional services include, but are not limited to:

 Planning and land-use planning;

 Urban design;
 Provision of preliminary studies, designs, models, drawings, specifications, and
technical documentation;
 Coordination of technical documentation prepared by others (consulting engineers,
urban planners, landscape architects, and other specialist consultants) as appropriate and
without limitation;
 Construction economics;
 Contract administration;

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 Monitoring of construction (referred to as supervision on some countries);

Project Management
“An architectural project manager splits their time between the office and field, discussing
with clients and ensuring the completion of projects. They oversee each step of the
construction process. Voluntary certification for these managers is available and may be a
considerable asset given the slow job growth estimated for this profession.”
Architectural project management oversee all aspects of the design and construction process
of a building project, from developing and reviewing building plans to making sure a project
meets environmental and zoning standards.

Project management includes the following content areas:

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Architectural Project Manager Duties and Responsibilities

Based on our analysis of current job listings, architectural project

managers perform the following duties no matter the project or employer:

Develop and Review Building Plans

An architectural project manager’s duties often begin with developing

building plans, usually collaborating with design and architect teams and
reviewing plans for construction projects. In addition, architectural project
managers play an important role in site selection and development, using
their expertise to identify potential issues that may arise during
construction.

Estimate Costs and Provide Oversight

After selecting a site and developing a building plan, architectural project

managers are responsible for estimating project costs and developing a
budget. Once the project is underway, architectural project managers visit
sites to monitor progress, oversee contractor activities, and work to
eliminate delays and stay on budget.

Consult with Clients

Architectural project managers spend a significant portion of their time

interacting directly with clients, from the initial site selection and
development process through completion of the construction
project.Excellent communications skills are required to ensure that the
project meets the client’s needs and that clients remain informed of
progress and developments.

Manage Contractors

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In addition to interfacing with clients, architectural project managers play

an important role in managing contractors. This can range from initially
selecting contractors and receiving bids to answering questions during the
building process.This part of an architectural project manager’s day-to-day
role often involves visiting the job site to verify that contractors are
adhering to building plans and regulations.

Oversee Scheduling and Timelines

Because many aspects of large-scale construction projects require

coordination between multiple teams of contractors as well as local
inspectors and utilities, architectural project managers must actively
manage schedules and timelines to prevent delays and ensure that
projects are on time and within budget.

Conduct Site Planning and Compliance

Finally, architectural project managers are responsible for all aspects of

site planning so that projects comply with local zoning, environmental,
and safety regulations. In some cases, this requires that an architectural
project manager is well-versed in local, state, and national regulations and
building standards.

Conclusion

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Architectural projects are different from other business projects. Architectural projects are
design-based and need creative solutions that are unique to each project; unlike business
projects where generic solutions can be practised and re-used. Learn more about the skills
and capapbilities an architect need to perform as a project manager and what his/her role
would be in a construction project.