Read time: 5 minutes The National Construction Code (NCC) is a performance-based code and while it defines what is Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS), an ...

Read time: 7 minutes Fast-tracking (or phased construction/ early contractor involvement) is a generic term used to describe a number of ...

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

Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is a structured and systematic analysis of the performance of a building measured against specified objectives or ...

Read time: 8 minutes Many of the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) Provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) are driven by the fire safety objectives ...

Read time: 4 minutes Public Private Partnership (PPP) is a contract between the public and the private sector where the government pays the private ...

Read time: 5 minutes It is essential that adequate and appropriate fees are negotiated for the services to be provided by the architect. While ...

Read time: 3 minutes A project manager undertakes much of the client's role in a building project. The project manager may prepare the project brief, ...

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