The Business of Architecture*

The ACA and the Institute have joined forces to run a National Digital Capability Survey. Please take the time to fill in our seven-minute survey. 

The ACA – SA Committee hosted our President's Christmas Drinks on the rooftop of the Darling Building on Friday, 23 November.

Business courses and mentoring opportunities have motivated a continual improvement approach for Rosalie Pech Eva.

Sarah Lebner reviews her experience of preparing for maternity leave while balancing her responsibilities as a principal architect.

Our second independent survey of business and practice management systems has uncovered some interesting findings. 

The ACA – SA Committee is delighted to announce its calendar of events for 2019. Put the dates in your diaries! More details to come.

The ACA – WA recently held its second Business of Small Practice event, talking shares, trusts, asset protection and employee ownership.

The Australian Construction Industry Forum has released its new ACIF Forecasts, with growth expected in non-residential building and infrastructure construction, but the decline in residential building expected to continue.

There was a healthy turnout for the ACA – WA's annual President’s Cocktail Party on the rooftop of the Alex Hotel. 

The ACA – Vic/Tas branch has had a busy year, with a range of insightful events, continuing development of ACA tools, and important input to the Fair Work Commission.

Michael Lewarne offers prognostications and provocations about cultural change and leadership in the architecture profession.

The Modern Awards include a new clause outlining the right to request flexible work. 

Don't delay. Take the AACA's Architectural Education and the Profession Practitioner Survey before 14 December and help shape the future of education.

A new award determination requires employers to pay employees within seven days of their termination of employment.

The AACA is leading a major study of architectural education and the profession. Take their 15-minute survey to help support this important work.

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a new determination that will impact ACA members with regular casual employees.

Continue learning after the ACA Insight National Webinars – download the presentations here. 

The ACA is pleased to announce the launch of version 2 of the ACA Architects’ Time/Cost Calculator. 

A series of challenges at Williams Burton Leopardi provided the impetus for a radical review and rethink of everything from client interactions to studio systems and processes.