Manual Architectural Practice Vol. 5, 2022: Guidelines for the Management of Firms

5.1 Introduction p.3, 5.2 Becoming an Architect p.7, 5.2.1. Admission into the Profession: Registering as an Architect p.9, Advantages &Responsibilities of Obtaining COA Registration p.11, 5.2.3. Memberships to Professional Associations p.11, 5.3 Managing the Practice p.15, 5.3.1. Organisation of Architectural Practice p.17, 5.3.1.1 Practices & Firms p.17, 5.3.1.2 List of Steps to be taken to establish a Practice or Firm p.18, 5.3.1.3 Advice to Practices p.19, 5.3.1.4 Business Models for Architectural Firms p.22, 5.3.1.5 Prescriptive (reference) Organisation Charts for Architectural Firms p.25, 5.3.1.6. Architects in the Non-Profit Sector p.26, 5.3.2. Running an Architectural Practice p.29, 5.3.2.1 Office Administration p.29, 5.3.2.2. Financial Management and Accounting Tips p.34, 5.3.2.3. Human Resources p.35, 5.3.2.4 Library (Hard and Soft) - Material Catalogues p.36, 5.3.2.5 Consultants Directory - and Other Pertinent Directories p.37, 5.3.2.6 Software for Practices p.38, 5.3.2.7 Communications p.42, 5.3.2.8 Quality Management p.42, 5.3.2.9 Project Documentation p.43, 5.3.2.10 Billing for Projects p.44, 5.3.2.11 Certification p.54, Consolidating the Practice and Firm p.55, 5..3.3 5.3.3.1 Lifelong Learning / Continuous Education p.55, 5.3.3.2 Public Relations & Marketing p.56, 5.3.3.3 Ownership Transition & Succession Planning p.56, 5.4 Building Upon Experiencep.63, 5.4.1 Professional Recognition p.66, 5.4.2. Innovation p.66, 5.4.3. Mentorship p.67, 5.4.3.1 Mentoring 21st Century Architects p.67, 5.4.3.2 COA Internship Program p.68, 5.4.3.3 Role of Mentors p.69, 5.4.3.4 Role of Employers p.70, 5.4.4. Expertise Categories p.71, 5.5 National Master Specifications, DC Regulations & Codes p.73, 5.6 Exhibits p.77, 5.6.1 Drawing Sheet Sizes, Folding Patterns and Formats p.79, 5.6.2 p.83, Sample Tax Invoice/ Demand Letter with Fee Break-Up Chart p.83, 5.6.3 Various Certificates p.85