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IBM e-business Innovation Centre, Southbank, London, UK (Timothy Soar)
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Introduction
Professional Practice Guidelines are the foundation of the Speirs and Major Associates internal Project Management System which informs our internal quality assurance.
The guidelines have been consolidated from the Codes of Conduct and Ethics from the following organisations:
:: International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)
:: European Lighting Design Association (ELDA)
:: Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
:: Royal Incorporation of Architects In Scotland (RIAS)
:: Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Each member of the practice is required to familiarise themselves with the guidelines and observe their requirements in practice. They are assumed to be the baseline condition for professional behaviour within Speirs and Major Associates.
Notwithstanding these guidelines members of the practice are also encouraged to read the Codes of Conduct and Ethics of the above mentioned associations and institutes.
Professional Practice Guidelines
Speirs and Major Associates are independent Lighting Architects. We have no commercial ties to any company that manufacturers, supplies or installs lighting products. The principals are corporate members of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and/or the International Association of Lighting Designers and European Lighting Design Association.
As a practice we strictly observe the following consolidated professional practice guidelines (in no particular order):
- We will act impartially and reasonably as required by our professional standing at all times.
- We will provide a clearly written contract outlining the scope, role, services and remuneration.
- We will maintain Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance. *
- We will respect commercial and personal confidentiality within the requirements of the law.
- We shall accept work only within areas of our competence and knowledge.
- We will disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- We will operate an internal Quality Assurance system.
- We shall not offer any payment or reward in return for receiving work.
- We shall not seek or accept any project related commission from the sales of equipment.
- We will operate a recognised code of conduct for royalties paid against product design.
- We will not seek or accept any project related payment or reward from manufacturers or agents.
- We shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability or age.
- We shall seek to develop a sustainable approach to lighting design.
- We shall operate within health and safety legislation and guidelines at all times.
* Excludes North America
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