ARCH 6521 Professional Practice & Management YIA 201 2014-15 1 st Term Coordinator: Bernard V. Lim (Email: bvlim@cuhk.edu.hk) Instructors: Mr. Michael Ma Mr. Dominic Lam Mr. Frank Yu Dr. L.K.Chan ICAC Representative DESCRIPTION This course is offered to Master of Architecture students who have completed their first degree in architecture and their year-out practical training. While in line with the HKIA/ARB professional practice assessment requirements, it is a continuation of ARC 4521. The course gives an insight into local development controls, such as the various statutes, regulations, leases, and codes of practice, and the architect s relationship with the controlling authorities. It looks into the architectural office structure, management, and codes of professional conduct, ethics and corruption prevention within the profession. It touches also on the role of the architect, scope of services, terms of agreement, and the architect s relationship with the allied professions. The course covers principles on the building contract and its legal framework. It examines the HKIA/HKIS Standard Form of Building Contract, illustrated with examples and practical experience of how an architect manages the building contract. Special reference is made to the clauses which usually attract disputes or negligence on the part of the architect encounters in daily practice. These clauses include certificates, completion, liquidated damages, extension of time. A brief introduction on the dispute resolution method of arbitration, mediation and court litigation will be studied through. Reference will be made to case law. (Online version up to here) The course selects topical development issues to examine the challenges of the practice of architecture and related professional disciplines in Hong Kong. While essentially based on the Hong Kong context, the course also covers aspects of overseas practice as well as in Mainland China with its growing importance and connection with Hong Kong architects. OBJECTIVES This course is meant to prepare the students in the handling of professional matters once they graduate from the MArch programme, to help them integrate into the profession and begin their professional training with an aim of obtaining professional qualification in Hong Kong.
LEARNING OUTCOME Upon the completion of the Programme, students will have acquired advanced understanding of professional issues related to the subjects such as the Role of Architects, Building Contract, Professional Conduct and Practice outside Hong Kong, acquired knowledge of aspects of the subjects with exposure at a suitable level to allow professional development. ASSESSMENT SCHEME Individual case study research and presentation 80% (for external assessment) Attendance 20% COURSE FORMAT The course will consist of lectures by invited professionals. REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED READINGS 1. Agreement & Schedule of Conditions of Building Contract for use in Hong Kong SAR (Standard Form of Building Contract) Private Edition [with Quantities] new 2005 edition; also refer to the old 1986 edition (July 1999 Amendment) Joint Contract Committee HKIA 2. Agreement Between Client & Architect and Scale of Professional Charges (September 1998 rev.) - HKIA 3. Architect s Legal Handbook The Law for Architects Speaight & Stone Butterworth Architecture 4. Architect's Job Book Volume 1 - Job Administration Volume 2 - Contract Administration & Job Record RIBA Publications 5. Building Practice in China Charlie QL Xue Pace Publishing 6. Construction Industry in Hong Kong Rowlinson & Walker Longman 7. Contract Administration for the Building Team - The Aqua Group 8. Architect s Handbook of Practice Management RIBA Publications 9. Legal & Contractual Procedures for Architects Bob Greenstreet Architectural Press 10. Professional Practice for Architects in Hong Kong - Pace Publishing 11. The Architect in Practice Willis & Chappell Blackwell Scientific Publications 12. The Architect's Guide to Running a Job Ronald Green Architectural Press 13. The Code of Professional Conduct - HKIA 14. Keating on Construction Contracts (8th edition) Furst & Ramsey Thomson Sweet & Maxwell 15. Hudson s Building and Construction Contracts (11th edition) Duncan Wallace Sweet & Maxwell
SCHEDULE Lecture 1 3 Sep Introduction Prof. Bernard Lim Lecture 2 10 Sep Building Contract (General Principles of Contract) Lecture 3 17 Sep Building Contract (Standard Form & Dispute Resolution) Lecture 4 24 Sep Development Challenges in Hong Kong Mr. Michael Ma 1 Oct No Class Final Review Lecture 5 8 Oct Ethics and Corruption Prevention in the Building ICAC Industry Lecture 6 15 Oct Practice in Mainland China and Overseas I Mr. Dominic Lam Lecture 7 22 Oct Tendering Procedure and Contractual Arrangement Lecture 8 29 Oct Practice in Mainland China and Overseas II Mr. Frank Yu Lecture 9 5 Nov The Practice of Architecture and The Architectural Practice Lecture 10 12 Nov Architect s Role in project execution from Prof. Bernard Lim inception to completion phase with case studies Lecture 11 19 Nov Architect s Role in project execution from Dr. L.K. Chan inception to completion phase with case studies 26 Nov No Class - Final Review INSTRUCTORS PROFILE Dr James Lee LLD, LLM, LLB, BArch, BA(Arch Studies), FHKIA, RIBA, RAIA, FHKIArb, FCIArb, MAE, MSCL is a Chartered Architect, arbitrator, dispute resolution advisor, adjudicator, mediator, expert and a practising barrister-at-law. He has delivered talks/lectures on arbitration/mediation in public seminars and universities. He is an Authorized Person, Chartered Architect (in UK, HK, Australia), Asia Pacific EC Architect and also possesses Class 1 PRC Registered Architect Qualification. He is accredited expert of the Academy for Experts and is arbitrator/mediator on various panels in Hong Kong and Mainland China (which includes CIETAC, HKIAC, HKIA/HKIS, Bar Association, HKIArb, etc.). He has served on many occasions as assessor in various mediation training and assessment. He has sit on various government appeal tribunals and disciplinary boards. His major practice both in arbitration and mediation is in construction related disputes. He is the author of A comparative Study and Case Analysis on the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards between the Mainland and Hong Kong [People s Court Press] and has published various articles in journals on arbitration/mediation. Practicing Barrister-at-law (Barrister) Architect (consultant) University of Hong Kong: (Adjunct Professor) Chinese University of Hong Kong : (Adjunct Professor) Arbitrators and Mediators on HKIAC, HKIA/HKIS panels and various overseas panels. Dispute Resolution Advisor Accredite Expert
has worked in Hong Kong, China, and North America on a variety of projects ranging from single residence to whole community planning. Clients have included HK Government, Airport Authority, MTRC, KCRC, URA, Public Works Canada, British Columbia Building Corporation, and the private sector. As Director at Foster and Partners, he was the Authorized Person Architect for Hong Kong International Airport Passenger Terminal Building (HKIA Silver Medal winner) as well as KCRC Hung Hum Rail Terminus Extension (HKIA Certificate of Merit winner). He has more than 25 years of professional experience and is presently the Managing Director of Nan Fung Development Ltd. Former Chairman of the Architects Registration Board, HKSAR Former Council Member of HKIA Former External Examiner of the Art School, Hong Kong Arts Centre Taught in Design Studios in the Department of Architecture, HKU Member of Construction Industry Training Board Co-founder of the Young Architects League Director of the Hong Kong Architecture Centre graduated from the University of Hong Kong and the University of London in the 1980s with a First Class Honour degree in Quantity Surveying and a Master of Science in Architecture respectively. He also has a Juris Doctor degree (Credit) from the City University of Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, a Registered Professional Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) in Hong Kong and a Registered Cost Engineer in the PRC and an accredited mediator. He has been working as a quantity surveyor, project manager and client s representative in Hong Kong and China for over 25 years and is presently Director of Aria & Associates Ltd. Mr. Cheung has been serving on a number of Government Committees and Professional Institutions: Past President, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Past Chairman, Surveyors Registration Board Member, Tender Committee, Hong Kong Housing Authority Member, Building Committee, Hong Kong Housing Authority Member, Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee, ICAC Member, Appeal Board (Town Planning) Member, License Appeal Board Adjunct Professor, Department of Real Estate and Construction, University of Hong Kong Mr. Michael Ma Director, Planning & Design, Urban Renewal Authority Mr. Dominic Lam Mr. Dominic Lam is the Immediate Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Immediate Past Chairman of the Architects Registration Board. He is also the Principal Director of Leigh & Orange Ltd which is a Hong Kong based international architectural practice founded in 1874 with projects in Hong Kong, Macau, S.E. Asia, Mainland China and Middle East. He is an Adjunct Professor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Honorary Professor of The University of Hong Kong and Advisory Professor of the Tongji University. Mr. Frank Yu Mr. Frank Yu is Design Principal of Gravity Partnership Limited. Born in Hong Kong, Frank received his education in the United States from the age of 12. He studied architecture at Pratt Institute, New York, and after graduating in 1986, was invited to join the largest architectural firm in the US Ellerbe Beckett New York as a Design Architect. He has worked on various renowned projects and international design competitions, and has won numerous awards. In 2000, Frank decided to return to
Hong Kong and found Gravity Partnership Limited with Claude Wong in 2003. Together with a group of dedicated designers, who have the same enthusiasm for non conventional design ideas and working methodologies, they look to create high quality and inspired designs and starting a new chapter in modern architecture. Gravity Partnership Ltd. HKSAR, Principal 2003-Present RDL Asia Ltd. HKSAR, Design Principal / Deputy Director 2000-2003 B.T.A. Ltd. (USA) Design Principal, (Asia office) Managing Director 1990-1994 Ellerbe Becket (New York office), Project Designer 1987 1990 FIELD TRIP (please check the boxes) [ ] Yes [ ] Local; [ ] Overseas Date(s): Destination(s): [ ] No SAME COURSE OFFERED BEFORE (please check the boxes) [ ] Yes Offer year [2011-2012 ] Term [ 1st ] Course code [ ARC5510 ] [ ] No IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS: Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/. With each assignment, students will be required to submit a statement that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.