Principles of Architecture and Construction Professionalism

Characteristics of Professionalism Maturity Punctuality and Dependability Appropriate Appearance Time Management Responsibility Ask students to grade themselves on each of the professional characteristics listed on this slide.

Attitude Degree of Cooperation Response to Challenges Flexibility-ability to adjust and adapt Response to Criticism Respectfulness Degree of Cooperation Response to Challenges Flexibility-ability to adjust and adapt Response to Criticism Respectfulness

Initiative Being responsible for your own actions Taking charge of your personal success Being a self starter Success starts with the individual. Self starters wake up with a plan for the day’s success.

Communication Ability to clearly communicate ideas Important art of listening Ability to adjust for different situations The most effective communicators can make necessary adjustments for different audiences and situations.

Membership in Professional Organizations Latest industry trends Professional networking New ideas New friendships Membership in professional organizations is good for awareness of latest industry trends, friendships in the profession, job opportunities, and new ideas.

Professional Organizations in Architecture American Institute of Building Design National Kitchen and Bath Association American Society of Interior Designers Ask students to choose one of the professional organizations, conduct research, and report general information (membership dues, professional conferences, membership, objective of the organization) to the class.

Professional Organizations in Architecture International Interior Design Association American Institute of Architects American Society of Landscape Architects Ask students to choose one of the professional organizations, conduct research, and report general information (membership dues, professional conferences, membership, objective of the organization) to the class.

Professional Organizations in Architecture American Society of Civil Engineers American Consulting Engineers Council Ask students to choose one of the professional organizations, conduct research, and report general information (membership dues, professional conferences, membership, objective of the organization) to the class.

Evaluating Job Performance Time Management and Meeting Deadlines Ability to Follow Directions Application of Job Skills Mastery of Knowledge Problem-solving Ability Successful Completion of Tasks Attention to Details Individuals must honestly evaluate their performance. Honest evaluations result in setting goals for what can be improved in the future.

Taking Care of the Customer Respect Listen Follow-up Response to the Customer’s Needs The customer is always right. Without the customer, there would not be a job/career.