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This 6 page paper looks at architecture, practice and management and considers this in the context of changing context for practices by looking at reviewing a major influence on the profession; the need for an holistic approach to then entire construction industry in order to increase value and efficiency. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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on architecture may be seen as the fashion and design traits, these are variable and looking at building, design and materials it is possible to identify when they were built
and even who built them. However when looking at modern influences it may be argued that one of the most important has been the result of the increased complexities of
building and the way in which the building process is mananged (Jodidio, 2007). The way the construction industry is mananged has resulted in many areas becoming uncompetitive, the way
that this is mananged and needs to be addressed requires that instead of looking at the build process as a series of separate an unrelated activities, such as the
architect designing and then passing over the various subcontractors and merely overseeing, there should be a greater degree of interaction with the architect working with the contractors as well as
the clients and undertaking this in a proactive manner. To consider how this is having an impact on architecture, practice and management the way this has been dealt
with in a report may be considered. Sir John Egan made the ground breaking report Rethinking Construction in the UK where it was felt the entire industry had become uncompetitive
and inefficient, the lessons are applicable universally. This is a report that is attempting to make some great changes to the construction
industry, increasing profitability, competitive and good practices. The report is put forward and a win win scenarios, for all involved, but to operate within the framework it lays down there
are many challenges. The traditional conflicting model of contracts is questioned with a greater emphasis placed on partnerships. In order to understand the impact that this will have on the
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