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Practice guides

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ACUMEN PRACTICE NOTES

Free practical guides for principals and leaders on the everyday realities of running a practice, from risk and contracts to client relationships and registration.

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Common Risks for Architects

Where liability builds up in everyday practice, and how to manage it before it becomes a claim.

  • Free and partial advice
  • Contract administration and certification
  • Digital, BIM and cyber risk
Practice guide

Architects and Copyright

How copyright applies to your drawings, designs and buildings, and how to protect your work.

  • Your rights and the client’s
  • Moral rights
  • Using another architect’s work
Practice guide

Australian Standards Contracts

The differences between the main AS construction contracts, and how to choose the right one.

  • Risk allocation
  • Variations and payment
  • Dispute resolution
Practice guide

Client and Architect Relationship

Managing the client relationship across a project, and heading off disputes before they start.

  • Setting expectations early
  • Construction administration
  • Defect management
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Pathways to Registration

The pathways to registration, and how to support your graduates through the APE.

  • Understanding the pathway
  • Supporting graduates
  • Preparing for the APE
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