The value of an architectural practice is usually determined by reference to its physical features (assets), the professional work done (work in ...

Read time: 5 minutes Being active online will get you noticed. Strengthening ties with existing clients – and being seen by new ones – is just the ...

Increasingly, owners, project managers and developers are asking architects to issue certificates to financial institutions and other regulatory ...

Read time: 12 minutes Security of payment (SOP) legislation is in effect in each Australian state and territory. SOP is aimed at encouraging timely ...

Read time: 14 minutes The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (the Act) covers: progress payments (under Chapter 3) ( ...

Read time: 6 minutes Written reports are an integral part of architectural practice. Producing a report that communicates clearly and completely with ...

Read time: 3 minutes The Architectural Practice Act 2009 was proclaimed in 2011. Under the Act, the board is empowered to develop codes, and in ...

Read time: 2 minutes Asbestos claims are not generally covered Since early 2003, professional indemnity insurance policies have routinely excluded ...

Employers need to recognise their obligations to new staff entering a practice and make sure new staff fully understand their role and the workings ...

Read time: 4 minutes Employing students of architecture can be a rewarding experience for both the practice and the student. A primary pathway to ...