1. Practice of Architecture Lecture Series (PALS) Introduction - Tuesday 5 th February 2013

2. Welcome to PALS Tonight we will be going through the following; 1.Introduction to PALS 2.PALS Sessions 3.What PALS will do 4.What PALS will not do 5.Recommended Reading 6.AACA Briefing – Ian Hamilton 7.The Practice of Architecture and Code of Conduct - Bruce Medek 8.Queensland Legislation – Jack Williamson 9.Starting an Architectural Practice – Florian Heise 10.Close

3. An Introduction to PALS In conjunction with the online content the PALS sessions will cover the following major content areas; 1.Starting a project – commissions, briefs and fees 2.Engaging consultants 3.Building procurement and tendering 4.Contract administration 5.Risk Management and Insurance

4. PALS Sessions DateSession Topics (Module)Volunteer Presenters 5 th of FebruaryIntroduction to PALS AACA Briefing The Practice of Architecture and Code of Conduct – Board of Architects Queensland Legislation Starting a Practice Ian Hamilton, AACA Bruce Medek, BOAQ Florian Heise Jack Williamson 12 th of FebruaryScenario SessionsIan Hamilton, Lachlan Walker Dr Chris Landorf, Ian Moore Teo Cavallo, Angela Barbeler 19 th of FebruaryCommissions & briefs (2) Services, fees & agreements (3) Ian Mitchell 26 th of FebruaryConsultants (6) Building Procurement, Tendering & Contracts Docs Panel (10) David Trott Paul Trotter & John Clarke 5 th of MarchBuilding Contracts (8) Understanding ABIC contracts (9) Contract Administration (11, 12, 13) Mark Grimmer 12 th of MarchRisk management & PI Insurance (14,15)TBC

5. What PALS will do Give you an opportunity to meet peers who are studying for registration and

6. What PALS will do Give you access to multiple forms of content delivery to assist you in getting through the material

7. What PALS will do Give you a framework and order to assist your studies

8. What PALS will not do PALS will not give you the answers to the exam

9. What PALS will not do PALS is not a replacement for study

10. What PALS will not do PALS will not cover everything! We will try to help to fill in the gaps.

11. What PALS will not do PALS is comprised of lectures an a workshop it has not been designed to individually mentor everyone.

12. What PALS will not do PALS is intended for adult learning and as such we expect that you will direct your own study.

13. Recommended Reading Read the PALS online modules Listen to the online lectures Read through Acumen If you have access to the old practice notes read them all…EVERY ONE Read the Architect and the Law ($18 from Architext online) Architext also has some other books you may find helpful Get a study group to discuss the content Business and Practice of Architecture vol 1

14. AACA Briefing - Ian Hamilton

15. The Practice of Architecture & Code of Conduct - Bruce Medek

16. Queensland Legislation – Jack Williamson