Architect Guidelines - ARBV

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To protect the safety of staff, architects and the community, the ARBV team is working remotely. For important ARBV updates visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

Combustible cladding ban effective 1 February 2021
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has announced a prohibition on flammable aluminium composite panels and rendered expanded polystyrene as external wall cladding on all future multi-story developments. Taking effect from February 1, the ban will prohibit the use of these products on apartment buildings, and other residential buildings such as hotels and aged care facilities with two or more storeys. Read more

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Important information from the ARBV
We understand this is a challenging time for many architects (as well as those seeking registration with the ARBV). The ARBV is committed to identifying ways to support architects with their compliance and other regulatory obligations during this period. Read more

Architect Guidelines

The ARBV has published new Guidelines on professional conduct and practice for architects, approved companies and partnerships as provided for in the Architects Regulations 2015.

The Guidelines explain obligations and expectations in practical terms to assist architects to meet their regulatory requirements.

The ARBV will be providing additional Guidelines on relevant topics and will make these available on the ARBV website.

Guidelines

The following Guidelines are now available:

Classes of registration
Client-architect agreements
Conflicts of interest
Obligation to inform client
Professional fees and costs
Informing and agreeing on client access to project material

Latest News

To protect the safety of staff, architects and the community, the ARBV team is working remotely. For important ARBV updates visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

Combustible cladding ban effective 1 February 2021
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has announced a prohibition on flammable aluminium composite panels and rendered expanded polystyrene as external wall cladding on all future multi-story developments. Taking effect from February 1, the ban will prohibit the use of these products on apartment buildings, and other residential buildings such as hotels and aged care facilities with two or more storeys. Read more

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Important information from the ARBV
We understand this is a challenging time for many architects (as well as those seeking registration with the ARBV). The ARBV is committed to identifying ways to support architects with their compliance and other regulatory obligations during this period. Read more

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