Glossary


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MEANING IN THIS REPORT
architecta person registered by the ARBV to provide architectural services
architectural firma company or partnership approved by the ARBV to provide architectural services
architectural practicethe business of providing architectural services
architecture professionthe collection of architects and architectural firms that provide architectural services
architecture sectorthe architects and architectural firms that provide architectural services and the broader context in which those services are provided
architectural servicesservices provided by architects and architectural firms
compliance culturethe values, attitudes, habits, assumptions, expectations, and aspirations that affect adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations
compliance management systema structured framework to manage compliance risk – that is, the risk that an organisation could face consequences for failing to comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards as well as internal policies and procedures
compliance mindsetan individual's internalised commitment to understanding their obligations, making decisions lawfully and with integrity, and generally doing the right thing, even in the absence of oversight
compliance obligationslegal, ethical, and professional requirements that individuals or organisations must adhere to in the course of their work
construction sectorthe participants involved in the design, building, and maintenance of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects and the broader context in which those activities are undertaken

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