M. Paul Nicholson MSc, PhD, MCIArb has had a wide and varied career in the construction industry, including running his own business, where his experience encompassed all types of buildings. He has been closely involved in the innovative Masters course in Architectural Briefing at the University of Sheffield, the MSc in Construction Procurement at Nottingham Trent University, and the unique MA course in Architectural Management at the University of Nottingham. Dr Nicholson is a Visiting Professor who lectures at universities in many parts of the world, and continues to develop Architectural Management within the architectural and construction professions.