KPFF Consulting Engineers’ Post

Architecture World Arb survey General public assumes architects have high professional standards, Arb survey finds Research being carried out to inform regulator’s new code of conduct and practice The general public has a positive view of architects despite few people having much awareness of the profession, according to a survey commissioned by Arb. Architecture is assumed to have high standards because of a perceived absence of scandals and the extensive training required, the regulator has found.

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This may be of interest from The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and RICS #building #safety #design #construction

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"Immediate action is crucial to create a future where architecture contributes even more significantly to our communities. Success, in my view, involves an engaged, diverse cohort of confident RIBA members, a profession where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and a public perception of architects as key and integral problem-solving contributors." RIBA President Muyiwa Oki PRIBA has published his Biennial Plan, looking at ways to give the next generation a reason to care about architecture (via RIBA Journal): https://ow.ly/3VEO50QJQN5

Architecture is a fascinating field that encompasses so much more than just the design and construction of buildings. It is a discipline that combines art, science, and engineering to create beautiful and functional structures that shape the world around us.

Who remembers this article published by The Times last year? During the excavation of the Elizabeth Line, 3,500 skeletons form the bubonic plague were uncovered. The bodies then had to be reinterred in Essex which was then an unexpected expense for the contractor. It just goes to show you never truly know what problems could arise on your sites. If you want to learn more about identifying these risks (and artefacts) to prevent delays on your site. Then don’t hesitate to contact me to book your CPD session. Follow ➡ #renkapplatform RenKap #planning #construction #propertydevelopment #ukhousing #landsurveying #brownfield #proptech #architecture #architects #propertydevelopmentderisked

Client: Why should I pay such a high fee for your services when there are numerous cheaper architects available? Architect: "You get what you pay for" Architectural services are more than just producing plans. I'd love to hear from you fellow architects . What's the most unexpected objection or question you've received from a client? Share your stories in the comments below. #superstarchitect #architecture #highfees #imnotcheap

Faster, more skilled, and higher quality than you will see by any screw gun jockey. No electricity ,batteries, cords, or screw guns needed to be rounded up and put in the tool box DAILY. The first and last 30 minutes of pay each day are for nothing other than the items mentioned previously. This is a added, non productive cost of 1/8 of your labor daily. Trade skills not taught or learned are forgotten and regress to lower skilled installation methods, costlier installation, and lower quality products. Carpentry used to be a skilled trade, not just a word.

No matter how much evolution changes the way. Arts will always be arts.