As participants in the construction industry, architects are exposed to a highly litigious environment. They are exposed to the risk of claims and litigation from an ever-increasing array of sources and, as a result, risk management is becoming an increasingly complicated but critical part of any successful practice. In today's legal environment, professionals must, when giving advice or providing services, be mindful not only of their contractual obligations to their clients but also have in mind the growing number of people who may suffer loss or damage as a result of errors or omissions in that advice and who will be entitled to seek compensation as a result.
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Practice
Guidance and advice on the day-to-day running of an architectural practice including an overview of business types, risk management, insurance and legislation requirements, managing staff, tailored marketing tips for the profession and office procedures and manuals.
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Project
Guidance and advice on managing a project, from briefing and agreements to contracts, procurement methods, engagement of consultants and core services. Includes downloadable reference copies of the ABIC contracts and the Institute's Architect–Specialist Consultant Agreement, and digital versions of the Institute's Client Architect Agreement and the Client Architect Agreement for Limited Services.
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Resources
Resources to assist your day-to-day practice and management of projects, including extensive Guide letters for all stages of a project, Client information notes (designed to share with your client), Access design considerations, topical guidance and access to the free legal reference service.
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Environment
A database of over 175 peer-reviewed design notes covering guidance, tools and case studies of built environment sustainability for the architectural profession, including designing for resource and climate change considerations, and best practice regenerative and biophilic design.
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Notepacks
Curated content across the Acumen database that puts topic-related notes in one convenient place.
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