Guarantees A guarantee is an arrangement involving three parties. One party (the guarantor) promises to be responsible for the obligations which a ...

The client/owner's perception and expectations of a 'small fee for a small job', is not necessarily accurate, as small jobs often involve a multitude ...

Read time: 5 minutes The ABIC Simple Works Housing Contract (ABIC SW H Contract), in use in each state and territory in Australia (refer Acumen note ...

Read time: 2 minutes Architectural practice invariably involves contractual relationships with clients. An architectural firm should ensure that ...

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

Core architectural services are the professional services required by most clients for a building project from the initial design to construction ...

Read time: 4 minutes The aim of project management in an architectural context is to ensure that all aspects of a proposed project are successfully ...

Read time: 4 minutes In the preparation of construction documents, the architect should endeavour to minimise the likelihood of cost adjustments to ...

The ABIC Commercial Cost Plus (CP-2014 C) contract is intended for use where an architect administers a cost plus contract. CP-2014 C replaces the ...

Read time: 8 minutes On occasion, architects will become involved in projects that will be delivered by non-traditional methods of procurement each ...