{"product_id":"forever-practice-isbn-9781394324378","title":"Forever Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical Guide to the Career and Practice of Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere will architecture take you? Find answers in \u003ci\u003eForever Practice: The Architect at Work\u003c\/i\u003e, a thoughtful and accessible book by author Jim Nielson, FAIA. Drawn from decades of experience and study, this engaging new book immerses the reader in best practices and proven tools for success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 28 brisk chapters, this book lends readers a glimpse of the architect in practice. It instills confidence and purpose. The author demystifies the profession, crafting his narrative—about licensure, project management, sustainability, and so much more—from the fodder of experience, case studies, and savvy. Empowering readers to embrace their role (or their future) as a practitioner, \u003ci\u003eForever Practice: The Architect at Work\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers concrete steps for leading a collaborative team from project conception through completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of insights and lessons learned to prepare readers for challenges in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures practice management tools and discussion topics for classroom and independent learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses key professional standards, including codes of conduct, ethics, and the standard of care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForever Practice: The Architect at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for architecture students enrolled in professional practice courses. It is also ideal for early-career professionals and seasoned practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of practice management and design team leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“In this book,\u003c\/i\u003e Forever Practice: The Architect at Work, \u003ci\u003eJim Nielson, FAIA undertakes the task of introducing the reader to those business skills an emerging architectural professional, as well as a more seasoned professional, needs to succeed over a long career. It’s all there, plus additional resources to explore these topics more deeply. After reading this book, you’ll want to keep it near your computer as a valued reference.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—RK Stewart,\u003c\/b\u003e FAIA, Hon FRAIC, Hon JIA, Hon AIA, 2007 AIA National President \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I wish I had had Jim’s book when I was in practice.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— John S. Reynolds,\u003c\/b\u003e FAIA, Emeritus, Professor Emeritus, University of Oregon, Co-author, \u003ci\u003eMechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For years Jim has played an active role in the regulatory process governing the profession of architecture at the local and national level. This book helps readers — from aspiring architects to seasoned practitioners — come to understand the general requirements of licensure and professional practice.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Harry M. Falconer, Jr.,\u003c\/b\u003e FAIA, NCARB, HonD BAC, Hon FCARM, Former Senior Architect | Vice President, Policy + International Relations, NCARB \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign! A Foreword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Forever 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Caring About the World We Live In 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Always Looking for Work 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Practice 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 We Just Keep at It 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Our Environment 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Value of Green 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Profession 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Profession of Architecture 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Architectural Licensure 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Regulation and the Code of Conduct 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Architect's Standard of Care 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Career 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Core Responsibilities 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Architecture and Related Fields 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Blog: Architecture Career and Culture 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Project 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Project Management 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Firm 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Marketing and Business Development 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Marketing Proposals 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Business and Financial Management 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Business and Human Resource Management 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Getting It Right I 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Getting It Right II 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 What About Risks? 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII Community 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Giving Back 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VIII Client 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 One of a Kind 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Delivery Methods and the Client 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IX Construction 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Getting Started 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Put It in Writing 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Delivery Methods and the Contractor 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Bidder-designed Work 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Closeout 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart X Appendices 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA The Facilities Program 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB The Project Plan 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC The Project Schedule 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD Breaking Down the Fee, Scope, and Schedule 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE Dividing up the Work 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF Employee Owned 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG The Project Progress Report 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eH The Contractor's S-curve 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 213\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Nielson,\u003c\/b\u003e FAIA, is a mentor to students and fellow architects. He designed the professional practice course he has been teaching at Utah Valley University. This book is a product of wide-ranging project and practice management experience. Jim applies that same experience in joining professionals, elected officials, and others across the US and Canada to support NCARB, NAAB, AIA, and non-profit groups seeking to serve the profession and its values. Jim serves on the Board of Governors of Envision Utah, an influential visioning powerhouse active in many markets locally and around the country. He has been a state legislator, real estate developer, architect licensing board member, and expert consultant on construction defects cases. He has published dozens of newspaper columns, and his public policy work has been cited in \u003ci\u003eBusiness Week\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical Guide to the Career and Practice of Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere will architecture take you? Find answers in \u003ci\u003eForever Practice: The Architect at Work\u003c\/i\u003e, a thoughtful and accessible book by author Jim Nielson, FAIA. Drawn from decades of experience and study, this engaging new book immerses the reader in best practices and proven tools for success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 28 brisk chapters, this book lends readers a glimpse of the architect in practice. It instills confidence and purpose. The author demystifies the profession, crafting his narrative—about licensure, project management, sustainability, and so much more—from the fodder of experience, case studies, and savvy. Empowering readers to embrace their role (or their future) as a practitioner, \u003ci\u003eForever Practice: The Architect at Work\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers concrete steps for leading a collaborative team from project conception through completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of insights and lessons learned to prepare readers for challenges in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures practice management tools and discussion topics for classroom and independent learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses key professional standards, including codes of conduct, ethics, and the standard of care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForever Practice: The Architect at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for architecture students enrolled in professional practice courses. It is also ideal for early-career professionals and seasoned practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of practice management and design team leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“In this book,\u003c\/i\u003e Forever Practice: The Architect at Work, \u003ci\u003eJim Nielson, FAIA undertakes the task of introducing the reader to those business skills an emerging architectural professional, as well as a more seasoned professional, needs to succeed over a long career. It’s all there, plus additional resources to explore these topics more deeply. After reading this book, you’ll want to keep it near your computer as a valued reference.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—RK Stewart,\u003c\/b\u003e FAIA, Hon FRAIC, Hon JIA, Hon AIA, 2007 AIA National President \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I wish I had had Jim’s book when I was in practice.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— John S. 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