Mario Dreosti reflects on the SA branch’s ongoing work on resources and advocacy for fair and effective contracts. In the past 18 months, the branch has supported two major projects for the ACA Business Toolbox, benefitting ACA members around the country.
The ACA is pleased to share the 2025 HR Policy Templates, updated and expanded to reflect the changing needs of architectural practices and recent legislation. Developed by our HR advisors Catalina Consultants, these plain-English templates offer practical, customisable support for every member practice.
When it comes to seasonal practice closedowns, what are 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.
The ACA is once again pleased to support Consult Australia’s End of Year Tender campaign, encouraging everyone across the industry to pause procurement activities over the Christmas break. Together, we can build a culture that values wellbeing and supports more balanced workplaces for everyone.
For more than 30 years, Smartsoftware has been helping architecture practices streamline their business systems and project management. Founder Andrew Jones discusses the company’s evolution, emerging tech trends, and the growing role of AI in transforming professional services.
Sarah Hobday-North reflects on the recent ACA Castlemaine Regional Architecture symposium. The two-day event sparked frank, grounded conversations about the realities of regional and small practice, and highlighted the disparate approaches and business strategies of the speakers.
To mark World Architecture Day 2025 on 8 October, the ACA QLD/NT hosted Building for Success – a panel discussion on sustaining a successful architectural practice in today’s environment. Rozzy Middleton shares a recap.
The ACA Victoria/Tasmania Branch Committee warmly invites ACA members to come and celebrate with Christmas drinks 6pm Friday 5 December. Bring along members of your team and enjoy refreshments and city views from high up on the terrace at the Macquarie Building on Collins Street, Melbourne. Book now!
An important ACA member benefit is our suite of Employment Agreement templates to support members. Our IR advisor Fair Work Lawyers undertakes a review of our template employment contracts regularly, ensuring they are user friendly and legally compliant, and reflect recent legislative changes. Download the 2025 update today!
A recent decision of the Federal Court has unsettled longstanding employer practices in relation to two key areas: the capacity for set-off clauses to cover award entitlements for salaried employees; and strict requirements for employee record-keeping. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers sets out the key takeaways from this decision.
Client insights are one of the most powerful tools for building a stronger practice, helping you refine services and deepen relationships. Sign up for the 2026 Client Choice Awards for Best Architecture Firm and gain a tailored report with invaluable client feedback.
How can understanding people’s natural strengths transform the way architectural teams work? Ryan Loveday, Director at Fulton Trotter Architects, explores the ideas behind Patrick Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius – and reflects on how self-awareness and recognising different “genius” types can shape project teams, leadership, and practice culture.
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.
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 1 July 2025, including new pay rates. Download today!
The ACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.