281-290 of 536 results for 'Construction contract'

Practice

Low fees - implication for practices

Published: 28 October 2015 | Edited: 12 February 2020

Reducing architectural fees substantially may have severe detrimental consequences to an architectural practice and its ongoing viability – as well ...

Practice

Pro bono or reduced fee services

Published: 25 November 2015 | Edited: 27 July 2020

Architects may from time to time offer their services pro bono, whether generally – such as for community groups or communities and individuals in ...

Project

Condensation in Buildings Handbook

Published: 6 August 2019 | Edited: 25 January 2023

Read time: 1 minute This non-mandatory handbook produced by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) was updated in 2023 due to new condensation ...

Environment

Lighting at the Australian Greenhouse Offices, Canberra

Published: 31 August 2004

The Australian Greenhouse Offices in Canberra aimed to set new environmental standards, by halving the energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of a ...

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Project

Project time management

Published: 4 August 2016 | Edited: 20 December 2023

Read time: 1 minute Project time management is essential in the architectural design and construction process. The techniques for managing time vary ...

Project

Planning/Development application

Published: 23 January 2020

Some projects will require a planning or development application in accordance with the local council or planning authority in your state or ...

Environment

Sustainable housing using lightweight cellular concrete

Published: 31 May 2009

Using lightweight technologies, such as precast cellular concrete wall panels, provides an opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint of ...

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Practice

Architects standard of care

Published: 15 November 2016 | Edited: 30 June 2021

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.

Project

Termite management

Published: 29 November 2011 | Edited: 1 May 2023

Read time: 3 minutes A termite management system is a requirement under the National Construction Code (NCC) Volume Two in locations ‘where ...

Environment

Airtightness and thermal bridging in buildings

Published: 6 October 2021 | Edited: 20 March 2024

Read time: 29 minutes All buildings should provide a durable enclosure, thermally comfortable interior, good indoor air quality and energy-efficient ...

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