Date of birth: 1. 12. 1950. Nationality: British
Profession: Chartered Architect No: 04668707
Registered Practice No: 1302322. ARB No: 0435131
Address: 3 Saxon House, Carlton Rd. Manchester M16 8BD
Tel, Facsimile, 24hrs: 44 (0) 161 226 9936
E-mail: martinpercox@lineone.net Websites: www.architecture.com (on-line RIBA standard Practice Profile),
www.martinpercoxarchitect.co.uk and www.spgnw.co.uk.

Academic Qualification. Manchester College of Art & Design. Sept. 1969 - July 1975. Diploma in architecture, (pass). Exemption
from Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Pt 1 & 11 external examinations. Open University. Jan 1990 - December 1994. Bachelor
of arts degree with honours. (2.2). Subjects: Philosophy, Management in organizations, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Innovation,
Design principles & practice. University of Bath. May 1995 - Sept. 1998. MSc. degree in Construction Management, Dissertation on The
Market Orientation of Conservation in UK Construction.

Current Occupation. August 1996 - December 2008. Fully Professionally Indemnified Sole Practitioner (£500K): Specializing in Private
Sector Housing Projects, Conservation, & Small Scale Commercial Development & Assessment of Continuing Professional Development
(CPD), Developing designs for £1m+ low to zero energy development, Planning Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Feasibility Studies and
Advise, Legal Representation and Journalism, Support at SCRI (Salford University).

Experience. November 1993 - August 1996. Architect WS Atkins plc. Sale Cheshire. July 1989 - November 1993. Civil Service
Commission, Architect, Property Services Agency (PSA). February 1984 - July 1989. Architect, Manchester City Council. October 1982
- January 1984. Architect & part-time lecturer in architecture & Urban Design at Leeds Polytechnic. June 1979 - October 1982.

Technician & Planning Officer, Stockport Borough Council. September 1975 - October 1978. Architect, Stockport Borough Council. April
1970 - September 1971. Architects Assistant, Walsall Borough Council.

Professional Qualification. 1976 Registered with Architects Registration Council of the United Kingdom (ARCUK) now the Architects
Registration Board (ARB). RIBA Pt 111 external examination passed and since 1980 RIBA Chartered Architect.

CPD. On-line Professional Development Plan (PDP) in place.

Professional Interest. Member of SPAB, & NT. RIBA CPD Assessor. Member of Manchester & District Housing Association.
Commonwealth Games Volunteer. Member of the Manchester Society of Architects. Vice Chairman & Treasurer RIBA NWR Sole
Practitioners Group.

Education, Research & Publicity. The market orientation of conservation in UK construction - MSc Thesis. Brick in sustainable
construction - Hanson Brick Ltd. Case studies of use of Stainless Steel in buildings - British Stainless Steel Association. Metal Panel
Cladding - AME Euro. Low-to-Zero energy private housing options. Publications: Roofing Trades Journal - 44 Articles. RIBA CPD
assessments.

MANAGEMENT.

POLICY STATEMENT.

Experienced architect able to provide the best quality service. Interested in reconciling the clients' particular needs and other
stakeholders in the environment.

WORKING METHODS.

AutoCAD 2009 CAD suite of software with SAP, SBEM & STROMA Applications. NBS Licensed User with Microsoft Office & Works.

Every project commission is managed entirely in accordance with a formal Architects Appointment; a contract agreed and signed with the
named client. This standard form of agreement for major or minor works is advised as is relevant and includes a precise description of the
level of service to be provided be it a full or partial service or specialist advice based on a specific need. The contract is held under
constant review.

The process of developing the project brief with the client, including the resolution of change is maintained with reference to the RIBA
Plan of Work and is embraced in a Project Execution Plan for the commission. In committing to a brief, the quality, cost and timescale are
described. Limitations arising out of the need to fix the brief are identified and notified to the client at inception stage. The consequences
of making later changes are pointed out in advance in order that the client can make new arrangements with the architect and the other
members of the team in an entirely satisfactory manner.

The client is advised regularly of progress and at stage gates in the service provision and is informed of possible changes affecting the
contract via minuted meetings and conversations, certificates and other correspondence as appropriate for the particular point that has
been reached.

The Project Execution Plan (PEP) sets out in detail in plain English what processes are required, and how they are to be used for the
duration of the contract.

The Plan describes in detail; the human, technical and office resources needed, the programme timescale in which they are to be
allocated and the methodology to be adopted for ensuring the resources are properly used. The Plan shows how external resources, i.e..
Building contractors, consultants and client nominated suppliers of goods and services, are to be incorporated in the procurement
process, covering issues such as responsibility, collateral warrantees, arrangements for payment of fees and who is doing what with
regard to servicing the main contract, meeting statutory and honouring legal obligations etc.

Non-building project oriented commissions i.e.. Management consultancy, teaching and performing CPD assessments are implemented
on the basis of an agreed an signed job specific written bespoke contract with client in which the architect is committed to delivering a
professional service. This is always in accordance with the Codes of Conduct of the RIBA and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Copies of the relevant codes are made available to the client when or before the contract is entered into.

PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY.

To deliver perfection within the limitation of human capability.

The philosophy actively practiced is based on the theory of utility derived from Eudamian (Aristotle) Ethics, from which a great deal of
modern social, political and economic theory has evolved. The principle objective of the theory is to determine an outcome of the greatest
happiness as the only design solution or to a particular problem.

The theory of utility is believed the most appropriate for solving problems associated with the industry and mans interaction with the
environment. A theory supporting the preservation and enhancement of the Earth to gain maximum advantage from minimum use of this
finite resource at all times for the benefit of present and future generations.

In design terms this means the practice acknowledges good architecture of the past and strives to emulate in style and presentation: but
in a contemporary manner using new developing methodologies necessary for a modern architecture fitted for the positive appreciation of
the client, user and public in equal measure.

Aesthetic consideration of beauty is a priority; applied to real situations that demand space planning, the giving of light, colour and texture,
structure, building services and furnishing enclosure; in harmony with the land and property adjacent.



The approach is to be at one with the environment in which full force is given to sound ecological balance, non depletion of the natural
amenity, an appreciation of the life cycle embodied in the building and component parts through applied strategies for development,
conservation and sustainability.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.

The offices environmental policy stems from the theory of utility applied to the physical world. That is the natural world modified through
human intervention. It is acknowledged with regard to mans needs, the physical environment is out of balance ecologically as a
consequence partly of mans misuse of the worlds finite resources for his own ends.

The principle policy is to place man in harmony with nature and the environment by providing only what he needs for this purpose.

The policy generally is to contribute to restoring the ecological balance through the practical application of innovative ideas born out of
useful scientific discoveries; aiding the removal of harm certain processes and products are having on the future of the planet.

The issue of pollution and global warming caused by depletion of the protecting natural ozone layer resulting from the use of harmful
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), other known man made soil and climate disrupting poisons, and the cutting down of the rain-forests is
addressed in the specification. Only environment friendly processes and products in the office, for designs built, and buildings operated in
their lifetime; are to be used.

The policy is that at all times site specific design preserves and enhances the natural environment and meets the current requirement of
the law with regards protection of species and to actively encourage awareness of the preciousness of the environment, by means of
specification and publication on how to operate sound design and management techniques embodied in the culture of the firm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.

The equal opportunity policy is an important part of the personnel policy area.

The policy objective is to ensure that no employee or job application receives less favourable treatment directly or indirectly on the
grounds of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, creed, religion, colour, ethnic or national origin.

The policy is to manage people who are not alike, and who do not necessarily aspire to be the same. It is about allowing different
perspectives and views to improve the quality of decisions by focusing on individual differences rather than group differences.

The organisation values cultural and individual differences in the workplace as an expression of a range of qualities people bring to their
job and so the policy emphasises the need to eliminate bias in such areas as selection, promotion, performance, assessment, pay and
learning opportunities.

HEALTH & SAFETY.

The policy is founded on two equal fundamental principles intended to ensure the best possible occupational health.

The first recognises the clear Duty of reasonable and practicable care for people and the need to change attitudes by increasing
awareness, to imbue the workforce with a culture of Health and Safety by generating emotional, compassionate responses carrying
genuine conviction. Second, on Conscience, ensures safety and elimination of risk to everybody by establishing acceptable Heath and
Safety measures.

Moral, legal and economic necessity to maintain safe practice at work, particularly on the building site is at all times.

Responsibility of the designer for compliance with the current Construction (Design and Management) Regulation (CDM) in force under
the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is emphasized.

Safety is organized activity with particular attention drawn to a (documented) information system of direct timely communication with
workers through training, targeted conditioning (Good Practice), supply of safety equipment and safe workplace access. The system
operates to positively prevent accidents, an alternative to the expedient of consequential punitive action. The system extends to sites off
base and provides welfare facilities.

Design output includes an Operational Health and Safety Risk Assessment (OHASRA) described in the Health and Safety Plan: How to
systematically minimize risk through maintained site control and communications, provision of codes of practice, and methodologies for
dealing with special risk and innovation, instituting emergency procedures, specialist audit & regular monitoring, obtaining feedback from
operatives, implementing organized training, and acceptance of advise from appropriate persons and agencies.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Development aims and planned activities are set out in the Professional Development Plan (PDP).This is to keep abreast of current UK
Architectural Practice, develop management skills, create better design methodologies through all stages in the procurement process,
develop skills in completing non project oriented commissions and finally to broaden knowledge of conservation and green issues.

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Published on: 2008-06-09 (1364 reads)