A significant part of an architect’s working day is spent in preparation for, or attendance at, meetings. Most meetings are project meetings (that is ...

Liability, the obligation to compensate someone else for loss or damage, is a major concern for architects. The main types of architects' liability ...

Read time: 7 minutes Damages is a sum of money which is awarded by the courts for the purpose of replacing the monetary value of property or rights ...

Read time: 6 minutes The cases of Carosella v Ginos and Gilbert Pty Ltd and others (Judgement Notes 5334 of the South Australian Supreme Court, 5 ...

Read time: 7 minutes Asbestos presents a health risk for those working with or being in proximity to asbestos, particularly friable asbestos. For ...

Read time: 5 minutes Most states and territories in Australia have mandated insurance for practising architects as part of their professional ...

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

Read time: 7 minutes Profit is a very topical word in our community and one of the most commonly used words in business management, but, in spite of ...

Read time: 5 minutes This note aims to assist you in selecting the appropriate structure for your architectural practice by providing an overview of ...

Read time: 3 minutes A partnership is formed when two or more people go into business together with a view to making profit. A partnership is limited ...