Client agreements
Under the Code, client agreements must be in place when architectural services are provided.
Dealing with intellectual property in client agreements
Architectural services commonly involve the creation of intellectual property, including design concepts, drawings, plans, specifications, and models.
Professional fees and costs
Issues associated with architects’ professional fees and costs are common sources of complaints.
Compliance with all applicable laws
The obligation to comply with all applicable Victorian and Commonwealth laws encompasses a broad range of contexts and conduct of an architect.
Supervision of work
The Code’s supervision obligations are designed to ensure that architectural services are competently delivered, properly overseen and that approved companies and partnerships are accountable for all architectural work.
Duties to the public
Through their work, architects play an important role in shaping the built environment.
Duties to the profession
Architects help maintain that trust and confidence through competent, honest and professional conduct that supports the standards and integrity of the profession.
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