Common Claims and Mitigating Risk
PI insurance is a critical safeguard for architectural practices, but understanding how it operates and how everyday professional decisions can affect liability exposure is just as important. Join the ACA on 10 November for this webinar with our presenters from Wotton Kearney, who specialise in defending professional liability claims against architects and other construction professionals.
Blockchain as a pathway to sustainability
How can blockchain technology improve transparency, accountability and sustainability in the construction industry? Join the ACA and Adelaide University's Dr Navodana Rodrigo for this CPD webinar exploring emerging applications of blockchain technology to support sustainable development in the built environment. The session draws on current research, pilot projects and real-world examples.
Understanding the basics of Litigation
Litigation can be complex and unfamiliar territory for architects. Join the ACA and barristers Gabi Crafti SC and Chris Hender for a practical introduction to the legal concepts every architect should understand. This CPD webinar will demystify the legal process and build a clearer understanding of how and why architects become involved in disputes and court proceedings.
Networking and support for small & emerging practices
The Small & Emerging Architectural Practice Coffee Club (SEAPCC) is a relaxed gathering for architects navigating the challenges of practice. Join monthly meetings for caffeine and conversation in the Melbourne CBD, or start your own group closer to home! Next meeting 15 October in Southbank at Workspace Commercial Furniture showroom.
Update on Victorian Planning Provisions
Did you miss the recent Victorian rescode codification information session? A video recording is now available for those who missed it on the day. Colleen Peterson and Jim Papadimitriou from the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning provide updates on the new ‘Townhouse and Low-Rise Code’ (the Code) and how it will be applied, answering questions from attendees to clarify details.
Practising on Country CPD Course
The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney is offering a 20% discount for ACA members for its Practising on Country CPD course, an online, self-paced 1.5 hour learning module.