
The Architects Guide to Design, Construction and Technology
Master Builders: Simplify Design, Embrace Technology, Deliver Success – 4.5 Hours of CPD
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Jamal West
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Chris Penman
About this listen
How to Finally Master Design, Construction, and Technology Without Losing Sleep
Picture this:
1. You’re juggling client meetings, site visits, and looming deadlines, but you're still expected to stay ahead of the curve on the latest materials, methods, and technologies.
2. You’re in a design review, and a contractor challenges your understanding of BIM workflows—frustratingly, you can’t counter confidently.
3. You’ve spent hours crafting a design brief, only to find it misinterpreted by consultants, costing precious time and creating unnecessary tension.
It's not your fault. Architecture today demands more than creativity—it demands technical know-how, digital expertise, and flawless coordination. With the rapid pace of change in design and construction practices, keeping up feels impossible, especially when you're already stretched thin running a practice.
Everyday struggles grow heavier: navigating endless specification options, ensuring fire safety compliance without overdoing it, or harmonising structures and services while staying true to your design vision. And then there’s the unrelenting pressure to innovate while keeping projects on budget and clients happy.
This book is your shortcut to clarity and confidence in a complex world. Inside, you’ll discover:
How to simplify fire safety and specifications without compromising on design or compliance.
The secret to making BIM work for you
Proven strategies to harness offsite construction and cutting-edge technology to futureproof your projects.
Don’t let complexity hold you back. Start listening today and take the first step towards mastering the skills every modern architect needs. Your work—and your sanity—deserve it.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Mark Nimmo
- 03-04-25
Good content and convenient
This book had good content, easy to digest and provides a convenient CPD cert upon completion, ideal for those with busy schedules.
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- Declan Maclennan
- 30-03-25
Easy listen and insightful
This book empowers architects to master technical skills, adapt to rapid industry changes, and balance creativity with compliance. It offers practical strategies for managing specifications, mastering BIM workflows, and harmonizing design visions with project constraints and client expectations.
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- Cody Crawford
- 30-03-25
CPD Certificate
Another great book from this authors collection for your CPD certification would highly recommend to anyone interested in the architecture side of things or even if you just want to learn about it.
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- Tony
- 24-03-25
Tailored to making cpd easy and relevant
Relevant and useful publication. providing topical discussion on considering how we incorporate architectural design in the current market. Lots to reflect on with cpd cert provided.
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- Drew paton
- 30-03-25
Fantastic cpd book
This is a great listen helping me understand more about design. Construction and technology, would definitely recommend this to anyone in the industry
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