Read the paragraphs above and decide which person fulfils the tasks described on the left.
1. They know all about foundations. Structural engineers
2. He/she pays the bills. Client
3. In the UK, they offer advice on cost matters. Quantity Surveyors
4. They calculate structures. Structural Engineers
5. The UK client's representative on site. Clerk Of Works
6. The contractor hires them for a specific task. Subcontractors
7. The architect needs one before he/she can practise. Client
8. In the UK, they help to evaluate tender documents. Quantity Surveyors
1.3.2 Design and build contract
Client
Authorities
Architect
Subcontractor
Quantity Surveyor
Supplier
Consultants
1.4.2 Lexis: Architect's appointment
1. Sign a contract (h. to write one’s name on a document to show that one agrees with the contents) 2. Turnkey development (a. a building completed as a package requiring little more of the client than payment) 3. Oral agreement (f. not a written, but a spoken arrangement with legally binding effect) 4. Contract terms and condition (e. the subject matter of a legal documents) 5. Appoint a consultant (i.to select a specialist for expert advice in a specific trade, e.g. heating, ventilation, etc) 6. Written contract (b. agreement made in writing between two or more parties with their signatures expressing consent) 7. Commissions an architect (d. a specialist employed to provide the services of designing and realizing a building) 8. Professional conduct (c. the behaviour expected of a board member, usually described in detail in the association’s code of conduct) 9. Disciplinary proceedings (g. possible result of not complying with the code of conduct)
1.5.2 Exercise: Simple present versus simple past
Architecture has always been practised. Even in ancient times master-builders Designed buildings and Managed their construction. Up until the late 80ies draughtspersons Sat at drawing boards using tee squares, compasses and stencils. In 1938, Konrad Zuse Invented the Zl — the first digital computer. The first CAD programmes Appeared in the 70ies, however, they Did Not Become affordable for smaller offices until the early 90ies. Nowadays, most architects Sit in front of flat screens and Give instructions to the computer by clicking the mouse. Despite all the changes, architects Still Use Paper and pencil to jot down first thoughts.
1.5.3 Office equipment
Architects, draughtspersons, civil engineers are dependant on a wide range of equipment to fulfil their daily tasks of designing. Can you find the following pieces of equipment in the two drawings.