The ACA, in partnership with specialist broker Coverforce, is pleased to introduce a new combined Professional Indemnity (PI) and General Liability (GL) insurance initiative, designed to provide eligible member practices with a more consistent, transparent and sustainable approach to insurance.
ACA CEO Angelina Pillai facilitated a late October meeting with Standards Australia CEO Rod Balding, Head of Commercial Peter Croft and the ACA Advocacy Working Group to discuss progress on the Australian Government’s commitment to free access to standards referenced in legislation and regulation. Angelina provides an update for members.
The ACA has recently begun work on our third Reconciliation Action Plan, and this time we are moving up to Innovate. ACA RAP Coordinator Emma Brain shares an update on where we are in our reconciliation journey and where we’re headed next.
ACA members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting online on Monday 23 November at 4.30pm AEDT to approve the 2026 General Purpose Financial Report.
As a director at one of Australia’s leading practices and based in Darwin, Jo Best brings first-hand insight into working respectfully with First Nations communities and a clear perspective on the role architects can play in advocating for design responses that are truly grounded in place.
The Small & Emerging Architectural Practice Coffee Club (SEAPCC) is a relaxed gathering for architects navigating the challenges of practice. Join monthly meetings for caffeine and conversation in the Melbourne CBD, or start your own group closer to home! Next meeting 12 November in Southbank at Workspace Commercial Furniture showroom.
PI insurance is essential for every architecture practice, but understanding how it works and how to manage risk is just as important. Coverforce unpacks six common myths about PI insurance and explains the reality for each one.
Our branch committees recently said goodbye to a number of departing committee members – people who had volunteered their time, energy and commitment to lead strong advocacy, build resources and share knowledge. We thank each and every committee member for all their hard work and dedication in building a better future for their colleagues in the industry.
Running an architectural practice brings responsibilities and liability risks that extend well beyond professional services. Join the ACA together with Ed O'Brien and Chris Spain from Wotton Kearney to understand the risks facing practice owners and directors, and the practical steps you can take to minimise your exposure.
It’s important to evaluate your insurance needs as your practice evolves, particularly when you change your services, projects, team or business operations. Coverforce offers valuable advice on situations when it may be worth reviewing your insurance arrangements.
The challenges of day-to-day practice can impact personal wellbeing and if sustained and unchecked may lead to the onset of despondency or unhappiness at work. Hamish Ginn outlines a useful framework for promoting wellbeing in practice that is helpful for business owners and the managers of people.
Welcome to the ACA Business Concierge – your AI-powered support tool for members. Designed specifically for architectural practices, this smart assistant provides quick answers to your business and employment questions. Access the Business Concierge today!
It’s critical that all architectural businesses understand their obligations under the Architects Award. The update of the Architects Award and other Awards relevant to architectural practice incorporate all changes up to and including 26 October 2026, including new pay rates for the 2026–2027 financial year and WFH provisions in the Clerks Award. Download today!
The fifth iteration of the ACA Architects’ Time/Cost Calculator Guide (TCCG) was launched in February 2026, with 47 updates and improvements. The TCCG helps practices manage project time and costs, combining practice-specific data with reliable calculations to support accurate, tailored fee proposals for all building types, service levels and procurement methods.
We are pleased to share the ACA’s new membership brochure, a colourful, easy-to-read booklet that outlines the many ways the ACA supports and advocates for Australian architecture practices. It highlights our role as a trusted business advisor, with benefits including practical tools, contracts and advisories, regular business-focused updates and webinars, and advocacy and research.
The ACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.