Join the ACA, Parlour and the Champions of Change Architecture group for a timely conversation about cultivating workplaces in which people thrive – and the constellation of legal obligations requiring practices to do so! Our speakers include Merilyn Speiser of Catalina Consultants, Alex Small of Cox Architecture and Sonia Sarangi of andever and ArchiTeam in conversation with Jess Murphy and Justine Clark. Book now!
On Friday 16 August, the ACA attended a briefing session on the new Building Bill 2024. If passed in its current form, this Bill could significantly impact our profession and the quality of the built environment in NSW. The ACA NSW/ACT Committee seeks feedback from members about the impacts on your business and possible alternatives. Feedback due COB Friday 23 August.
informed by Planned Cover is offering a 15% discount for ACA members for its next national webinar on 26 September, which will investigate challenges in today’s construction industry. An expert panel will discuss changing NSW and VIC legislation and regulations, contractual issues, sub-consultancy, PI insurance and risk management strategies.
Phishing scams are more sophisticated and dangerous than ever before and every practice is vulnerable to these deceptive attacks. Helping protect your business from these threats is critical. Fooforce Managing Director Frances Russell provides some timely information for ACA members on what’s new in 2024 and what you can do about it.
The ACA SA Committee is delighted to invite you to their next practice managers lunchtime roundtable on Wednesday 2 October at the JPE Design Studio. The discussion will cover quality management and workflow systems. Come armed with questions and be ready to share your own experiences.
On 26 August 2024 the Right to Disconnect came into effect for businesses with more than 15 employees. Our legal advisor, Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers, offers some insights into the right to disconnect, what it means for employers and employees, advice for implementation and information on the dispute process.
Critical to the future of your practice is having a succession plan in place, including a contingency for the unexpected. Leadership transition, future ownership, valuation, insurance and risk management are key elements for planning. Join us on 15 October for an insightful discussion with our expert panel featuring lawyer Susannah Maclaren from Colin Biggers & Paisley, Daniel Orrell from Steadfast Life and Cos Cirocco from Planned Cover. Book now!
The Regional Architecture Association’s next multi-day event will be held 19–21 September in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Activities will include an art gallery visit, site and factory tour, and a diverse group of speakers from art and architecture. ACA members are eligible for a 15% discount.
The contemporary AURA luxury apartment project was a significant project for the Ardex Australia team. Ardex has been involved since the early design stages, with 14,000m2 of ARDEX WeldtecTM WPM 750 and ARDEX Tile Adhesive applied for all internal waterproofing requirements.
At a recent AMWF online event, Rob Henry shared valuable advice on how to improve mental wellbeing in small practice. Here he shares some useful reminders on what we can do to improve wellbeing for ourselves and our employees.
With the year flying by and Christmas just around the corner, it is worth taking the time to remind yourself about practice closedowns and your rights to direct employees to take annual leave during these periods. Emma Avey from Fair Work Lawyers offers advice related to employees engaged under the Architects Award and other relevant industrial awards.
In the wake of the 2024 Deep Dive Report on Systemic Risks and the recent proposed legislative changes in NSW, Michael Lewarne outlines some of the threats and risks that the profession faces, challenging all to take a proactive approach and find opportunity in a rapidly changing world.
For NAIDOC week 2024, the ACA was proud to host a special presentation by Emma Gibbens and Rhys Paddick from Acknowledge This!, an organisation established to promote cultural understanding and meaningful connection. Rhys and Emma bring their collective experience as an Aboriginal educator and a change strategist to their events to facilitate deep conversations that broaden our perspectives. Book now!
ACA’s HR advisor Catalina Consultants has compiled a summary of changes from the Closing Loopholes legislation plus a timeline of key dates and suggested actions required. Significant changes on the horizon include right to disconnect, new laws related to independent contractors, casual employment definitions, and wage theft.
Ardex Australia is offering weekly CPD webinars throughout September 2024, which aim to educate and aid architects on the topics of waterproofing, tiling and flooring systems.
All architectural businesses must understand their obligations under the Architects Award. Here we include a short overview of the award, the ACA’s role in negotiating it, and the assistance we provide to members regarding the Award. Updated Awards are available to all ACA members.
The ACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.