The Business of Architecture*

Download the current awards here, and understand your obligations under the Architects Award and how the ACA can help.

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

ACA – SA has developed a model checklist for roof access on site inspections.

Robert Macindoe offers a guide to using the Secuity of Payments Act, based in firsthand experience. 

The ACA assists members with formal and informal advice in a range of areas relating to the business of architecture.

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

Comprehensive and written in plain English, the HR Policy Templates can be readily tailored to suit the needs of specific practices.

Just three pages and a cover letter, the ACA Short Form Architect Client Agreement is a fair and balanced model contract for use on small to medium sized projects.

The ACA Salary Calculator provides architectural practices with a clear methodology for determining the appropriate award-compliant salaries. Now updated to 2017–18 rates. 

Updated Federal Industrial Awards pay rates for the Architects Award – effective from 1 July. 

Planned Cover Manager of Projects and Compliance Vanessa Collins gives a full rundown of the different types of insurance and the protections they provide.

The ACA National Salary Survey provides important data on architectural salaries across Australia. 

All Australian businesses have responsibilities when it comes to superannuation. Cbus explains employers’ obligations and how Cbus can help.

The ACA's Safe Design Proformas help architects to meet their obligations under the Model Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and state-specific regulations.

The ACA Employment Agreements provide member practices with guides that they can review and adjust to suit their particular practice.

Robert Macindoe has successfully used the Security of Payment Act to recover outstanding fees. He answers key questions about the process.

‘AusSearch for ACA Members’ is an online service that enables fast and efficient searching for the documents you need for site analysis and property services.

A new Professional Services Subcontract is available for members to use when a back-to-back agreement is required with the Lead Consultant.

ACA members are offered a 25% discount on subscriptions to the new ACIF Customised Forecasts Dashboard. 

A Guide Employment Agreement for Contractors Employed in an Architect’s Office.

An employer’s legal obligations, rights and responsibilities in relation to students, work experience participants and volunteers.

The ACA recommends members use AS4122–2010, General Conditions of Contract for consultants.