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Making strategy happen in architecture practice
Robert Peake of Management for Design identifies key considerations for the leadership In the dynamic and competitive landscape of architecture, the ability to effectively implement strategic plans is crucial for sustained success and growth. However, many firms struggle to turn their strategic visions into tangible outcomes. We'll explore the key considerations for practices looking to make strategy happen effectively. 1. Aligning Vision with Execution: It's essential for architecture firms [...]
A new Act and a revised NPPF
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) secured royal assent for the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act on 26 October 2023. A full summary of the act’s proposals, many of which require secondary legislation and therefore do not come into effect straight away, is included in the box. Meanwhile, the NPPF is being reissued, with on-going minor changes such as relaxed planning rules for onshore wind production, [...]
New mandatory role
Patrick Inglis explains the new mandatory role of Building Regulations Principal Designer A key part of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into effect on 1 October 2023. From this date a new mandatory role of Building Regulations Principal Designer (not to be confused with the separate role of principal designer under the CDM regulations), will be required for any construction projects which are subject to building regulations approval.!A [...]
Permitted Development Rights consultation: the ACA response
The ACA responded to the latest Government consultation on permitted development rights. Previous experience suggests it is very likely that the proposed changes will be implemented regardless of what consultees say. Here’s a summary We do not agree that prior approvals for design or external appearance in existing permitted development rights should be replaced by consideration of design codes where they are in place locally because good design codes [...]
Fees and mental wellbeing – a close connection
The effects of low fees and long hours on mental wellbeing in the architecture profession is becoming increasingly clear, but if fees went up, would the time or the profit trickle down? ACA Australia National President John Held explores the issues. Most practice owners know that sinking feeling when work has dried up, the forward cash flow looks precarious, and in a few months’ time there won’t even be [...]
Infrastructure Levy: the ACA response
The ACA’s planning group responds to most of the government’s consultation papers related to planning. As an example, this is an abridged version of the response made to the recent proposals for the capture of value uplift when planning permission is granted, to eventually replace CIL Do you agree that the existing CIL definition of ‘development’ should be maintained under the Infrastructure Levy, with the following excluded from the [...]
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