Practicing ArchitectureBest Practices
Chapter 10 Firm Operations
10.01 Information Management
10.01.01 Information Management: Security of Building Plans
10.01.03 Project File Organization
10.01.04 Quality Control: A Project Record Retention Checklist
10.01.05 Document Disposal: When and How to Throw It Out
10.01.06 Fundamentals of Record Retention
10.01.07 Preserving Your Architectural Legacy
10.01.08 Project Records Retention
10.01.09 Long-Term Preservation of Architectural Records
10.01.10 Emergency Planning, Response, and Recovery
10.02 Using the Internet in Practice
10.02.01 Electronic Data Transfer: A Sample Disclaimer Notice
10.02.02 Electronic Data Transfer: A Guide To Managing Opportunities and Risks
10.02.03 Electronic Data Transfer: Receiving Information from Others
10.02.04 Electronic Data Transfer: Project-specific Web Sites
10.02.05 Electronic Data Transfer: Electronic Signatures
10.02.06 Watch Your Language: The Risks of E-mail
10.02.07 Using Web-Based Project Management Tools
10.02.08 Eight Cost-Effective Tips for Fighting Spam
10.02.09 Instant Messaging and Camera Phones Create Risk
10.03 Construction Documents Production
10.03.01 Managing Challenges of Electronic Documents
10.03.02 Record Drawings: Meeting Expectations
10.03.03 Focus on Construction Drawings: Innovative Project Delivery Methodologies
10.04 Computer Technology in Architectural Practice
10.04.01 Respecting Software Copyright
10.04.02 Getting Started with Building Information Modeling
10.04.03 How Building Information Modeling Changes Architecture Practice
10.04.04 BIM Creates Change and Opportunity
10.04.05 Building Information Modeling: Potential Legal Exposures
10.04.06 BIM Transition in a Small Firm
10.04.07 Technology for the Sole Practitioner
10.04.09 Contractor Uses BIM to Maximize Profits
10.04.10 Future of Professional Practice – Maximize Technology Capability and Collaborate
10.05 Practicing in a Global Market
10.05.01 International Practice Checklist
10.05.02 Managing International Teams
10.05.03 Contract Provisions to Minimize Risk of International Projects
10.05.04 Getting Paid for International Work
10.05.06 Adjusting to Foreign Business Customs and Practices
10.05.07 Exporting Architecture Services Overseas
10.05.08 Exporting Architectural Services: Consideration for U.S. Architects and Firms
10.05.09 International Videoconferencing
10.05.11 Lessons from Working in China
10.05.12 Construction Documents in China: SOM’s Experiences

