The Business of Architecture*

ACA Insight – the National Webinar Program gives all members the opportunity to join a national discussion on the business of architecture.

The ACA is delighted to announce the 2017 ACA Insight National Webinar Program. Put the dates in your diary now!

Join Lindy Johnson at the next ACA – Qld/NT lunchtime event as she outlines the importance of brand and marketing to architectural practices.  

Join the ACA – QLD/NT on 19 February for a site tour and presentation at the new Howard Smith Wharves development.

The QLD/NT Committee has a full program of events for 2019. Update your diaries and keep an eye on your inboxes for individual invites.

Paul Clifford will outline key strategies for supporting mental health within small and medium practice. Book now for our final webinar of 2018 on 5 December.

Join Informed by Planned Cover to learn the seven things all consultants should know about contracts.

Join the ACA – QLD/NT and Jennekin Dicks for a Safety in Design lunch forum on Friday, 23 November.

How can architects benefit from the subtle nudge of an anchor? Ian Motley takes another look at the psychology of negotiation.

Blue Turtle Consulting is offering ACA members a 15% discounted rate for its Fee Proposal workshops in November 2018.

Do you know how to tackle the practical challenges posed by flammable cladding in past and present projects? Are you familiar with future developments in the insurance industry? Join us on 17 October for the ACA Insight Webinar to learn more.

How do you ensure your teams are motivated and productive? Join the ACA – Qld/NT and Michael Corrigan for breakfast on 9 October to explore the issues.

How can architects and cost planners work together to deliver the best project value? Join the ACA – SA to discuss the issues at its next roundtable discussion on 20 September.

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

What are current pay rates in the industry? How does your practice compare? What are the trends for 2018 and how have salaries changed? BOOK NOW for our national webinar on 27 June.

Have you found yourself overlooking the fee agreement so you can get started on design? Book now for our May webinar to learn more about fees and how to keep your business in the black.  

Blue Turtle is offering ACA members a 10% discount on its Fee Proposal Workshops around Australia in April 

Join Martyna Kulczyk for the March ACA Insight on the many benefits of social media.

Join Robert Peake to ensure your practice is positioned for future growth and profitability – ACA Insight webinar, 28 February.  

An informed by Planned Cover seminar by Lander and Rogers Lawyers in Sydney and Brisbane on the current state of investigations into the cladding issue and the legal framework relevant to construction products.

Join the ACA – Qld/NT for a lunch presentation by professional company director Josephine Sukkar AM, who will share her experiences of building a successful flexible workforce.

Do you know how to ensure your business is free from bullying discrimination and harassment? Join Merilyn Speiser for the September ACA Insight and find out all you need to know.

Join ACA – Qld/NT on a site tour of a new UQ child care centre, which is founded upon the principles of Reggio Emilia.

Join Christopher Larcos for an ACA Insight webinar on the new ACA Short Form Architect Client Agreement.

Join ACA – Qld/NT for a discussion of the benefits of 'project partnering' procurement.

What are current pay rates in the industry? What are the trends for 2017 and how have salaries changed? Gill Matthewson analyses the ACA National Salary Survey for the May 2017 ACA National Webinar.

ACA – Qld has a full program of site tours and discussion events planned for 2017. 

Making contracts work for you. In the April ACA Insight national webinar Wendy Poulton and Natalie Sullivan outline key issues in contracts, and provide some tips on how to negotiate them. 

What is the future of architectural practice? In the first ACA Insight national webinar for 2017, Dr Peter Raisbeck argues that practices need a major rethink and a new focus on design knowledge ecosystems. 

Join ACA – Qld / NT on the last site tour of 2016 – QUT Kelvin Grove Creative Industries Precinct 2. 

Join Michael Corrigan and Paul Viney in conversation on 19 October about the ins and outs of employment contracts.

Laraine Sperling focuses on the people of architecture for the August 2016 webinar.

The August ACA – Qld/NT site visit is to one of the first buildings completed for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

What are current pay rates in the industry? Gill Matthewson presents analysis of the 2016 ACA National Salary Survey results for the July National Webinar.

How do you shut down an architectural practice? The ACA presents the second webinar on how to close a business.

Why run a webinar on closing down an architecural practice? Isn't that just too depressing? Well, no. Michael Neustein explains.

How do you shut down and architectural practice? The ACA presents two webinars on how to close the curtains and switch off the lights.

Blue Turtle is offering ACA members a discount on its Fee Proposal Workshops being held around the county in November.

You deserve an early finish! Come along to the ACA – Qld / NT Christmas Drinks to celebrate a successful year and the promise of an even better year in 2016.

Join Robert Peake for the last webinar in his important and engaging series on the Business of Architecture. 

Does BIM require or benefit from new contract provisions and new procurement models? Find out at a breakfast talk by Professor David Mosey in Perth on 13 November.

Join ACA – Qld/NT for a panel discussion about managing non-compliance. 

Join Robert Peake for part 2 of his important series on the Business of Architecture, where he will discuss financial control, profitability and team you need around you. 

The ARBV advises that continuing professional development is now compulsory in Victoria. 

Join ACA – Qld/NT for a lunchtime presentation by Damien Stokes and John Wheeler from Stokes Wheeler about ensuring your tender processes are efficient and effective. 

The business of running an architectural practice requires ongoing focus from leaders. For the September National Webinar, Robert Peake runs through the main elements of running a business.

Let's talk about BIM... Join ACA – Qld/NT for lunch and a presentantion on BIM and what it means for your practice.

The first ACA Insight National Webinar for 2015 looks at agreements for Professional Services Subconsultants.  

The UQ Oral Health Centre explores new boundaries in teaching, research and clinical practice – Ben Doolan reports on the ACA – Qld/NT visit.

How do we improve practice profitability? Job-by-job, day-by-day. Greg Wines reports on the discussion at the ACA – Qld/NT’s November event. 

Join ACA – Qld / NT to learn how to reach clients on social media in a strategic, time effective way.

The first ACA Insight National Webinar addresses the complexities of Intellectual Property for Architects.

What potential risks might clients present? What are the warning signs? What strategies and structures can architects use to reduce risk? 

ACA – WA's next discussion event asks the tough questions!

Two webinars from ACA – NSW/ACT on PI insurance. 

ACA Qld's April lunchtime forum offers members an opportunity to understand the main drivers behind cloud migration.

ACA – Qld's first event for 2014 is a site tour of the new Brisbane Supreme and District Courts by Architectus and Guymer Bailey. 

What will your legacy be? Succession planning was the hot topic at ACA – Qld’s last event for 2013.