All Profession articles – Page 15
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In the rough with Paul Davis & Partners
‘Golf tournaments are usually between ourselves but they can get quite competitive’
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What must I consider legally when taking over a project from another firm?
My firm has been approached to take over a project from another architect. What legal considerations do we need to take account of?
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Can a replacement architect use our drawings without paying us?
Our appointment with our client had a clause to the effect that the client’s licence to use our designs was subject to prompt payment of our fees.
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Collective Architecture's competitive edge
‘The ping-pong trophy is the focus of an intense battle every lunchtime’
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Sticking in the boot with RMJM
‘A former designer at jimmy choo spoke to us about shoe design’
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Getting into shape with Davy Smith Architects
‘we have a beginners’ yoga class in one of the office meeting rooms’
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What can I do about member of staff who is making me feel ill?
Our experts look at what a small firm can do if one of its staff is taking constant sickies
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I’m pregnant – when do I have to tell my employer, and what am I entitled to?
I work for a small architect’s practice and have just discovered I am pregnant. I know I will be entitled to maternity leave. When do I have to tell my employer, and what is it that I am actually entitled to?
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Off the starboard bow with Spratley Architects
‘The whole practice came to the regatta to cheer me on!’
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I’m starting a new job but my employer hasn’t given me any kind of contract
I recently qualified and I am about to start a new job as an architect. The firm I am going to is small, with only two partners, and I don’t think they have employed anyone before. I start work next week but I haven’t actually been asked to sign an ...
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Stanton Williams are all at sea
‘A boat club a few blocks away is giving us kayaking lessons’