The tender process should be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Standard AS4120 Code of Tendering. Adhering to the guidelines within this ...

Read time: 13 minutes This note is primarily directed to the issues faced in one-off residential projects; however, the guidance can apply to all ...

Read time: 1 minute Illustrations can be used for numerous stages within the project. Clients may request illustrations to assist with ‘selling’ the ...

Read time: 2 minutes Water penetration into buildings continues to be a significant issue for architects and their professional indemnity insurers.

Read time: 2 minutes Architects will from time to time consider collaboration with other architects or practices for particular projects that would ...

Read time: 9 minutes As-built documentation captures the finished state of a project completed in accordance with the contract. It may include ...

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 Specialised matters such as legal, insurance and financing often have an effect on the architect's duty to the client but they ...

Read time: 3 minutes The project budget estimate will be influenced by a wide range of factors, some of which are within the architect's control, and ...

Read time: 2 minutes In the early stages of the project (often as part of the architect's initial proposal to the prospective client), the architect ...