Professional Practice for Landscape Architects [Paperback]

Professional Practice for Landscape Architectsthird editiondeals with the practical issues of being a successful landscape architect professional.

Endorsed by the Landscape Institute, this book is an indispensable guide for licentiate members of the Institute on their Pathway to Chartership. It follows the revised 2013 syllabus covering all aspects of professional judgement, ethics and values, the legal system, organisation and management, legislation and the planning system, environmental policy and control, procurement and implementation. It also serves as a reminder and reference for fully qualified professionals in their everyday practice and for landscape students.

Valuable information is presented in an easy to follow manner with diagrams and schedules, key acts, professional documents and contracts clearly explained and made easy to understand.

A handy list of questions are included to aid with P2C revision, answers of which are found within the text.

Introduction, 1. Professional Judgement, Ethics and Values, 2. Professional Duties, 3. The Legal System, 4. Professional Appointment, 5. Professional Relationships, 6. Practice Management, 7. The Planning System, 8. Environmental Legislation, 9. Environmental Control, 10. Construction Contracts, 11. Pre-Contract and Tendering, 12. Contract Administration, 13. Scenario Question

Nicola Garmoryhas gained a varied work experience in both private and public sectors over the past 30 years. She joined Rachel Tennant in 1994 forming TGP Landscape Architects. Nicola is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and qualified as a Chartered Member in 1986 and has taught landscape professional practice since. She is joint author of the previous two editions of this book as well as The Landscape Architect's Pocket Book.

Rachel Tennanthas over 30 years experience as a landsl“*