An architect's guide to developing and managing an international practice / Bradford Perkins, FAIA, Perkins Eastman Architects

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction and historical overview -- Getting started -- The major international markets -- Common legal, licensure, registration, and contract issues -- Setting and collecting fees, accounting, and banking issues -- Common governance, management, and quality control issues -- Staffing international projects and offices -- Technology and communications -- Cautionary case studies -- The future

"The practice of architecture in the United States is often viewed around the world as the gold standard of design and development. Today, firms from the US and other countries compete on a global scale for projects in the developed markets of Southeast Asia, Latin America and China. There are several key factors that have allowed for these increased market opportunities, namely the rise in communication technology and digital design technology (BIM), more competitive foreign markets, and the need to address and combat global issues such as climate change. The Architect's Guide to Developing and Managing an International Practice is a practical guide for architects considering or are already engaged in international work, that offers guidance on the full-spectrum of international practice; from recruiting and licensing to strategic planning and expansion. This guide offers exclusive insights and case studies from experienced architects working around the world. Written by Bradford Perkins, Co-founder and Chairman of the 1,000-person global architecture firm Perkins Eastman, this guide to international practice offers architects the fundamentals and best practices needed to expand their work on a global scale"-- Provided by publisher