Professional Practice

Author:   K.G. Krishnamurthy ,  S.V. Ravindra
Publisher:   PHI Learning
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
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9789391818593


Pages:   412
Publication Date:   01 January 2022
Format:   Paperback
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An Architect's work conforms not just for the present but has the ability to leave footprints on the sands of time. Such endurance is the outcome of integrity, knowledge and commitment so eminently present in his work. This volume attempts to outline these qualities that go to make an architect a complete professional. This book defines, the role, duties and responsibilities of an architect towards profession and society. Related aspects like tenders, contracts, valuation, dilapidation, management of project work, easements, bye-laws and planning, Acts related to profession have found mention in detail. Its value stands increased with the addition of tables, figures, illustrations, case studies and worked examples apart from appendices and multiple choice questions. The second edition incorporates topics on Labour Laws relating to Women and Children, Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, RERA Act, Environmental Acts, Imaging, Mitigation and Management during Disasters, Computer-aided model making and 3D Printing, Master plan and its implications, Zoning, Occupancy certificate, etc. in the respective chapters. KEY FEATURES: Increased emphasis on the changing nature of the profession. Innovative solutions to emerging problems. Worked examples providing in-context applications of the text material. Reorganized appendices detailing various acts and formats. Review questions and MCQs for self-practice of concepts covered in the chapter. The book is intended for undergraduate students of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Professionals in the field.

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Author:   K.G. Krishnamurthy ,  S.V. Ravindra
Publisher:   PHI Learning
Imprint:   PHI Learning
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9789391818593


ISBN 10:   9391818595
Pages:   412
Publication Date:   01 January 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables Preface Abbreviations Architect and Profession The Architects Act 1972 Architectural Competitions Management of Contracts Tenders Site Management of Works General Conditions of Contract Arbitration Valuation Fire Insurance Types of Land Holdings Dilapidations Easements Standard Rent The Land Acquisition Act 1894 (As Amended in 1984) Building Cost Index Urban Planning and Building Bye-laws National Building Code Vaastu Architect and Building Industry Answers to Multiple Choice Questions Appendices Suggested Reading Index

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K.G. Krishnamurthy (Ph.D.) is formerly Visiting Faculty at Architecture Department, UVCE, Bangalore University, has extensive experience of nearly six decades; both as an in service engineer and later as a consultant. He has served CPWD, FCI and ISRO with distinction in different capacities ranging from planning, organising, execution, construction management, training, teaching and policy formulation. S.V. Ravindra was formerly Chairman, Department of Architecture, UVCE, Bangalore University, amd has over four decades of academic and academic administrative experience involving teaching, training and research. He started his academic career at MIT Manipal, moved later to MCE, Hassan and still later retired as Professor and Chairman, Department of Architecture, UVCE, Bangalore University. He has been associated with both IIA and COA as a resource person. Has authored/coauthored two more books apart from being a recipient of notable awards.

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