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Damages

Published: 21 February 2017 | Edited: 12 July 2023

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 ...

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Qualifying advice

Published: 28 February 2017 | Edited: 26 October 2023

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 ...

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Asbestos

Published: 9 February 2017 | Edited: 21 November 2022

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

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Insurances

Published: 15 November 2016 | Edited: 25 May 2023

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

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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 ...

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Profit and profitability

Published: 23 October 2015 | Edited: 19 May 2022

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 ...

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Proprietary companies

Published: 24 August 2023

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

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Partnerships

Published: 5 November 2015 | Edited: 21 October 2021

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 ...

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Succession planning

Published: 29 October 2015 | Edited: 21 October 2021

Read time: 1 minute A succession plan is a strategy which determines the best way for principals to exit the practice whilst ensuring the practice ...

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Architects Acts

Published: 18 October 2019 | Edited: 2 November 2023

Legislation has been enacted in each state and territory to protect the title 'architect' and to provide a framework for practicing architects. To ...

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