Read time: 6 minutes Cloud computing is a generic term describing the use of remote servers, accessible over the internet, to store and manage data, ...

Read time: 6 minutes Professionals such as architects owe a duty to their clients to perform work under a contract in a reasonably competent manner.

Common risk areas for architects include liability for free advice, partial services, design and documentation without contract administration, ...

When asked to design a 'fire bunker', ‘fire-shelter’, ‘fire refuge’, or the like, it is wise to be extremely careful and risk adverse about what you ...

Read time: 5 minutes Checklists are an effective tool to achieve consistency in outputs in architectural practice and to improve the quality of those ...

Specifications are written descriptions of a technical nature for materials, equipment, standards and quality, and are used by architects to ...

Australian Standards are developed by technical committees through a process of consensus and transparency. Standards Australia forms technical ...

Read time: 7 minutes Quality management is a process which seeks to enhance business processes, leading to improved project outcomes and increased ...

Read time: 1 minute As the term 'sole practitioner' (or 'sole trader') suggests, this is a type of architectural practice with only one individual. A ...

Business planning is fundamental to any business. A well-considered, structured business plan should provide an understanding of your operational ...