Read time: 2 minutes Approval processes for buildings differ nationally. The following table briefly outlines the types of planning and construction ...

Read time: 4 minutes The architect is generally responsible for preparing the contract documents to fully define the design intent. The architect ...

Read time: 1 minute Obligations regarding statutory approvals Contractors have an obligation under ABIC contracts to comply with government and other ...

Read time: 5 minutes Architects carry significant legal liability when selecting and specifying materials and products for the construction of a ...

During the process of building, it is common for substantial noise to emanate from the building site. Personnel should be informed about the need to ...

The Building Act 2016 (Tas) (the Act) and the Building Regulations 2016 (the Regulations) are the main pieces of legislation that regulate building, ...

Read time: 5 minutes  Once the contractor has been selected the architect must prepare the contract for execution (signing). The owner and the ...

Read time: 4 minutes The Institute has always advocated that because architects are not typically experts on insurance matters, any questions or ...

This note provides an introduction and explanation of BIM and can be used as guidance for architectural practices who have implemented or intend to ...

These Special Conditions have been prepared for use by the builder and the owner, as an alternative form of contract, for situations where: the bank ...