Powell, M (1997) Life-cycling around Cambridge: A quest for a 'professionalism' of building. In: Stephenson, P (ed.) Proceedings of 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1997, Cambridge, UK.
Abstract
The stance taken in this paper is that 'professionalism' is a perspective which we come to understand over a lifetime of experience, illuminated by reading and reflection. The notion of Building is that of academic discipline and practical occupation, viewed in a wide social context. The author develops his own 'professionalism' by reflecting on a career spent partly working in the central institutions of Building and partly in meeting people, teaching and exploring ideas in Eastern England, particularly in the vicinity of Cambridge. Such a 'professionalism' has both corporate and individual components.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | professionalism; building |
| Index terms: | career, occupation, reflection, England, professionalism |
| Subjects: | sociology, Geography, professional development |
| Topics: | Information Management, Geographical Context, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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