Tour of duties

Article Abstract:

RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) has published a study entitled Strategic Study of the Profession which cost 50,000 pounds sterling. RIBA has organised 20 road shows throughout the UK from Sep 28 to Dec 1992 to discuss the future of the profession with members. If funding is provided it will commence on the 2nd phase of the study which will act as the blueprint for architects' practice. Results from roadshows in Oct 1992 were that architects should focus more on economics of practice; work towards client requirement and that more intensive professional development courses should be provided.

Research, Royal Institute of British Architects

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Double or quits

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One hundred-strong UK quantity surveyors (QS) McBains and 80-strong QS Henry Cooper will merge on Jul 1, 1993, creating a new firm McBains Cooper. The main reason for merger was competitive rather than financial. The recession has resulted in a competitive market where it is increasingly difficult for medium-sized QS firms to survive. The merger will result in a 10 million pounds sterling turnover. Economies will not be high in the short-term as Manchester and London are the only places where the 2 practices have offices. No redunancies are planned as staff cuts have already taken place.

Construction industry, Construction, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Building, Project cost estimation, McBains, Henry Cooper

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County champion

Article Abstract:

Colin Stansfield Smith is County Architect of Hampshire, England. His department has won many awards and is different from the stereotype of public sector offices. Stansfield Smith organises his 190 staff into studios and prefers to work on design alongside his staff. He encourages new thought and has imported many of the management ideas of private firms. However, Stansfiels Smith is opposed to the government's plans for compulsory competitive tendering and dislikes the pressure to judge everything on financial grounds.

Officials and employees, Interview, Hampshire, England, Municipal officials and employees, Municipal employees, Municipal officials, Smith, Colin Stansfield

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