| Architectural practice simultaneously demands several abilities from architects. Architects are required to have not only appropriate skills and techniques in building design, but also the ability to manage self, team, and project in a systematic manner. The significance of the role of management, especially in terms of performance, has already received considerable attention in many disciplines. Among the many dimensions in management, researchers and practitioners agree that the role of time management is critical. In the architectural domain, however, time management has received little attention regardless of its need and usefulness. Under these circumstances, it may be considered necessary for academics to promote the notion of time management and eventually provide time management training as a part of the regular curriculum. Since studies of time management in the architectural domain are extremely rare, the research of time management in architectural practice and the development of a training framework are required prior to introduction into the regular curriculum.; This research has acquired preliminary information about existing conditions and awareness regarding time management in the architectural domain. This research mainly focuses on several questions: To what extent do groups of academics and professionals have awareness and knowledge of time management? To what extent can the aptitude levels of scheduling technique be correlated to the patterns of knowledge and awareness of time management? To what extent can the necessity of time management education recognized by the participants be correlated to the patterns of knowledge and awareness of time management? Data have been collected through comprehensive questionnaires submitted to academics and professionals as well as through interviews. By means of statistical analysis, the hidden patterns, deficiencies and relationships in attitudes regarding time management have been revealed. The statistical analysis has produced the evidence supporting the following conclusions: (1) In general, time management performance was higher in professionals although both groups revealed a lack of knowledge in planning and scheduling techniques. (2) The present study also revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between practical experience and self-discipline. (3) The findings of the study suggest that the dimension of time management in general should be given special consideration when designing time management training in an architectural program. |
