Business Foundations of Architecture - Part 1

Servicing clients and delivering projects are key to the success of an architectural practice, but attentive, ongoing practice management is equally important. Unfortunately, many architects neglect the sometimes complex day to day running of the business to focus on the more enticing aspects of architecture. Join the ACA and Robert Peake from Management for Design, to ensure you have the right foundations for practice success. 

Over this two-part webinar series, Rob will share the 10 principles required to build a successful, sustainable architectural practice. Rob will unpack and explain the complexities of business management, focusing on the main elements that make up an architectural business – people, strategy, business and financial management, brand, systems and delivery. Other areas of investigation will include risk management, marketing and communications and the all-important succession planning.

Part 1 of Business Foundations for Architecture will cover –

• The difference between a strategic plan and a business plan
• What needs to be in place to ensure strategy happens
• What should you focus on and who do you surround yourself with
• How do you build commitment amongst your team
• How do you develop business management capability
• What are the essential systems to have in place
• How do you make your business stand out from others
• How do you build real value in your business
• What are the keys to managing projects and resources

Robert Peake is a former architect, a management consultant and Founding Principal of Management for Design, with over 30 years industry experience in both Australia and overseas. His work with architects, engineers and designers has enabled them to more effectively control and manage their businesses and to improve financial performance, business sustainability and growth. His focus is on strategic direction and execution, business management and operations, financial management and performance, benchmarking and leadership development.

WHERE & WHEN

Live online. Recording available.

1pm AEDT Thursday 27 March 2025
(WA 10–11am, NT 11.30am–12.30pm, Qld 12–1pm, SA 12.30–1.30pm, ACT, NSW, Tas & Vic 1–2pm)

Completion of this 1 hour webinar and submission of the self-checked assessment task will deliver 1 formal CPD point.

Learning outcomes – To give participants a better understanding of key business management practices in architecture as foundations for building and controlling a business and the key elements necessary to plan and action improvement. Part 1 – purpose and direction; leadership; team; systems; and project and resource management.

Units of Competency and Performance Criteria – Practice Management & Professional Conduct – PC1

APBSA & ABWA Core Area – Practice Management

The webinar will include time for Q&A and a CPD assessment task. Certificates will be issued following participation in the full webinar and online submission of answers to CPD questions.

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