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BAGS6111 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I

3 credits This course introduces the:
Concept of ethics, moral and professional obligations
Principles of professionalism, competency, responsibilities and due diligence
The architect’s roles and responsibilities in the building team and society
The laws and regulations that govern the architectural profession and its practice
The scope of architectural services and the relevant terms of appointment of an
architect
This course also exposes the legislative aspects including:
Statutory controls and their application in practice:
Land and property legislation;
Planning control – Legislation on town and country planning and its administration;
Building control ,Building Legislation and Regulations, Local authority guidelines.

At the end of the course, students are able to:
Determine the architect’s professional ethics and their role in the building industry.
Relate to the architect’s scope of work, in terms of his/her ethical obligations,
responsibilities, moral values that are required in the building industry.
Explain the types of architectural services based on terms of appointment and current
Malaysian legislation.

BAGS6112 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

3 credits To provide an overview of the architect’s practice as a professional business entity under the
Architect Act (1967) and Rules (1996) and Scale of Minimum Fees (2010). Among the scope of
discussion are:
Types of practice
Marketing strategies
Financial management, fees, remuneration and expenses
Managing work distribution and human resources

At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Explain different types of architectural practices as professional business entities.
2. Interpret principles of marketing strategies for architectural practices.

BAGS6213 ARCHITECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

3 credits Through this course, students will recognise the role and responsibility of a practicing architect
during the construction management stage and the processes and procedures from award of
tender to final account.

At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Illustrate the course of a construction project from the letter of appointment of contractor to
the handover of site to the project owner.
2. Apply management knowledge and tools in managing construction and work progress in
accordance with the building contract.
3. Determine the role of an architect during the construction phase.