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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
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
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
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
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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