Read time: 11 minutes An increasing number of large projects are now being delivered under novated agreements – a common method of construction ...

Read time: 3 minutes A variation is generally defined as any change to the extent, quality and/or type of a service leading to a change in the cost ...

Read time: 1 minute If the client does not have a brief, and the architect is asked to control and document the briefing process, the time and cost ...

Read time: 2 minutes The transfer of digital documents to other parties can occur via a variety of methods including: email physical removable media ...

Read time: 2 minutes Records and documents are vital components of any project; they are the mechanisms for maintaining traceability of various ...

Concept design comprises two phases: pre-design – the research and information-gathering phase – and the design phase. During the design phase, you ...

Pre-design comprises the research and information-gathering phase of the concept design stage. In this phase, obtain the client's brief; arrange, ...

Read time: 1 minute There is a high level of regulatory consistency across Australia; however, states and territories can and do make their own ...

Contracts usually come into existence as a result of: competitive tendering (Refer section 'Competitive tendering' in Tenders - calling) negotiation ...

Once practical completion is reached, ensure all contractual obligations are undertaken in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract, ...