Read time: 8 minutes Professional indemnity (PI) insurance does not provide (and is not intended to provide) complete protection against professional ...

All members are governed by the Institute's Articles of Association, regulations and code of conduct. Read more about the Institute's Governance here ...

The introduction of proportionate liability legislation is good news for professionals (and their professional indemnity insurers). It means that ...

Read time: 3 minutes One of the most valuable services architects provide is design, yet some clients or potential clients attempt to obtain design ...

Read time: 15 minutes Claims by contractors made under Security of Payment (SOP) legislation can have various implications for architects ...

Read time: 1 minute The Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (the Act) replaced the common law of disclosure, misrepresentations and incorrect statements ...

Read time: 5 minutes Setting up your own practice can be an exciting but also daunting experience, and it is wise to seek assistance and advice from ...

Read time: 3 minutes Changes to Australian Standard AS 4122 General conditions of contract for engagement of consultants and the introduction of ...

Read time: 3 minutes It is not uncommon for a client to ask an architect or firm to sign a general ‘waiver’ of moral rights (eg, ‘I agree to waive ...