Professionalism for the built environment. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Simon Foxell.
• Authors: Foxell, Simon
• Contents: Introduction The beginnings of professionalism Before professionalism (pre-1818) The establishment of professional bodies The early years of professionalism The foundations of professional organisations Association Knowledge Standards & ethics The public interest Mature professionalism The post-war consensus The end of deference Formalisation of education The impact of Thatcherism / neoliberalism Globalism The range of institutions The wider picture Ethics and responsibilities Society and questions of trust Value and values Comparisons with professions in other sectors International comparisons - Europe and beyond The professional & professionalism Integrity and impartiality Trustworthy Competence and currency Responsibility A duty of care to client/s A duty of care to society and the environment Reputation and standing The role(s) of professional institutions Membership and imprimatur Professional services Keeper of the flame and/or conscience of the profession Learned society: Knowledge resources & development Codes of conduct / ethics Compliance / discipline Education and training (including ongoing CPD) Mutual support Special interest groups Collective forum and voice Cultural activity Social club / hub Promotion & PR Sectoral advancement The workings of professional Institutes Governance & status Codes of ethics Big tents vs specialist interest groups Oversight of education & entry Quasi-governmental and legal roles Intellectual property Conflicts of interest The survival instinct Recent developments in professionalism Social change & expectations Technological developments Industry change and the relationship with the construction industry Government policies & initiatives Professional education and training Professional individuals / Professional service companies Celebrity & the media Pros and cons of professional membership Work across borders / internationalism A decline in status / influence / relevance? The environmental challenge (climate change, pollution, biodiversity, resource use etc.) Significant current trends in the built environment sector Multi-disciplinarity & diversity Building Information Modelling (BIM) Big data, aggregator websites, social networking etc. Evidence based design Performance based contracting Zero/low carbon Climate adaptation / Resilience Corporate social responsibility Retrofit / emphasis on existing building stock The future Future scenarios Edge Commission of Inquiry Agents for change Professional institutions Non-professional bodies & groups Corporate professionalism Professionals and professionalism Professional education Entry routes into the professions New roles for professionalism Alternatives to professionalism New Professionalism Narrative case studies – in boxes interpolated into the text
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 174.9624; Civil engineers -- Professional ethics; Architects and builders -- Professional ethics; Construction workers -- Professional ethics; Social responsibility of business; Building failures -- Prevention; Building -- Moral and ethical aspects
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317479741; 9781317479758; 9781317479734; 9781315707402
• Related ISBNs: 9781138900202; 9781138900219
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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