Learning. Engaging. Knowing. Our Acumen notes continue to provide knowledge and engagement to all levels of the profession, from students to experienced practitioners. View some of our recently updated notes covering topics such as Indigenous cultural authorship and intellectual property, heritage, agreements and contracts.
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New and updated notes
Acumen notes are regularly reviewed and updated. The following notes include new material or resources:
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Building contract deposits
- Client and architect agreements
- Errors, ambiguities or omissions
- Heritage places
- Indigenous cultural authorship and intellectual property
- Security of payment – Qld
New Environment note:
This new note supports architects and designers with the specification of low carbon engineered and mass timber products, and considerations in their application and building process. It provides an overview of the related terminology and the range of structural timber products available.
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