Learning. Engaging. Knowing. Our Acumen notes continue to provide knowledge and engagement to all levels of the profession, from students to experienced practitioners. View some of our recently updated notes covering topics such as the updated Client Architect Agreement (CAA2024), strategic planning, rating tools and work health and safety.
If you have missed an update via e-news or social media, recent new and significantly updated content can be found via the Acumen home page where you can also view our most popular notes. We welcome your feedback.
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2024 Client Architect Agreement (CAA2024)
An updated version of the Client Architect Agreement for full services (CAA2024), is now available.
The CAA2024 includes provisions and clarifications on key mechanisms, such as copyright and consequences of breach of copyright, fees, payment terms, GST, negotiating changes to the services and fees wherever there are protracted services or variations, circumstances for terminating the agreement, actions required on termination and signing the contract using electronic signing.
The CAA2024 is available in an improved digital format (members only) via Acumen as well as hard copy via our online store.
New and updated notes
Acumen notes are regularly reviewed and updated. The following notes include new material or resources:
- Archiving legacy architectural records
- Copyright and confidentiality – employees
- Implementing WHS in the workplace
- Strategic planning
- Understanding work health and safety
Updated Environment note:
This updated note examines the most prevalent sustainable non-residential building rating tools available in Australia including local and international options. It discusses the strengths, gaps and future plans of tools typically used in Australia, with reference also to the National Construction Code.
Acumen 60 year anniversary
This year we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Acumen Practice Notes.
On our dedicated anniversary page, take a look back at a timeline of Acumen’s history, read some member reflections and learn more about this Australian Institute of Architects membership benefit.
View the Acumen 60 year anniversary page here
60 year member reflection – most useful Acumen notes
‘The Office Manual notepack is an absolute winner providing such a wealth of knowledge.’
– Sander de Vries, Chair of National Practice Committee.
We’d love to hear from you. Share your reflections here.
Acumen Content Review Panel (ACRP) news
We thank outgoing member Tess Grace (Qld) for her contribution and dedication to the ACRP from May 2023 to July 2024. We warmly welcome new members Judy Arndt (Vic) and Mariola Kesy (Vic) who bring valuable experience from practice and industry.
The ACRP is a national committee tasked to develop and maintain the accuracy, currency and quality of the Acumen Practice Notes.
Navigating the Acumen Practice Notes
See these refreshed introductory videos that will guide you around the key features of the Acumen Practice Notes:
