Practice Notes
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed herein are given as a tool or form of guidance, based on the Institute’s experience in the industry. The Institute’s views and opinions do not, however, constitute legal, financial or any form of professional advice and should not be regarded by you as such. By expressing its views and opinions, the Institute makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of such views and/or opinions. If you wish to rely on the Institute’s views, you do so entirely at your own risk, and you assume full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from your use thereof. The Institute will thus not be responsible for any damages or losses you may suffer as a result of you relying on its views. If you require legal, financial or other professional assistance, you are advised to seek independent advice from a suitably qualified professional advisor.
2016
JBCC Notes – Construction Guarantees 20160801
Boundary Retaining Walls where affected by Title Deed Conditions
CoCT Staff Circular – Deviations from Approved Plans
Practice Advisory – SACAP Code of Conduct
Practice Advisory – Appointment of a Health and Safety Agent
Duty of Care Letters from Financial Institutions to Professionals
Letter – Notice of Bank’s Interest in the Development FNB
Letter – Notice of Bank’s Interest in the Development INVESTEC
Professional Supervision Services – Negligent and Gratuitous Services
2015
The Construction Regulations 2014 – The Impact on Construction Clients and Designers
Practice Advisory 022015 – A Case Study on Payment Guarantees
Practice Advisory 022015 – Appointment of Adjudicators
Practice Advisory 022015 – Potential Repudiation of PA’s PI Insurances
2014
Copyright over Architects’ drawings and designs 022014
Copyright over Architects’ drawings and designs 022014Attachment – 1-131 Copyright
Demolition of Unauthorised Building Work 052014
Demolition of Unauthorised Building Work 052014Attachment – NBR&BS Act s9
Residential Building Contractors not Registered with the NHBRC 052014
Surcharge for Alterations Work 022014
2013
Alternative Dispute Resolution Course 032013
Approval of Structural Steel Shop-drawings 052013
Architects accepting commissions offered by Suppliers 022013
Bond-holders’ requests for Duty of Care letters 072013
CTZS Transitional Arrangements 072013
CTZS Transitional Arrangements 072013Attachment – Average_Depth_and_Width_of_a_Site
CTZS Transitional Arrangements 072013Attachment – Council_Plan_Amendment_Letter
CTZS Transitional Arrangements 072013Attachment – CTZS_Clauses_2_1_6_and_2_1_7_
CTZS Transitional Arrangements 072013Attachment – Roof_Height_SR1
CTZS Transitional Arrangements 082013 Amendment
Dispute Resolution Course 052013
Dispute Resolution Process 022013
Entitlement of Architects as Project Managers 072013
Persons who represent themselves as “Architects” 032013
Registered Persons signing Plans 052013
2012
Application of Regulation A19 NBR SANS10400-A 082012
Defining Competent Person 082012
New and Upgraded Electrical Connections 102012
Ratepayers Association Agreements 062012
Specification of Windows 102012
Tender Practice in respect of Contractors Compliance with Regulations 092012
2011
Certification iro Advanced Payments & Deposits for Material off site 032011
CIA Interaction with Cape Town Unicity 072011
Construction Guarantees 082011
2010
Dispute resolution in the building industry 052010
Submission Requirements and Conditions of Approval 102010
Work at Risk in Difficult Financial Times 072010
Work at Risk in Difficult Financial Times 072010Attachment – 1-125 Protocol Working at Risk
Work at Risk in Difficult Financial Times 072010Attachment – 1-235 Letter Accepting Work at Risk
Work at Risk in Difficult Financial Times 072010Attachment – 1-902 Notes on Remuneration
Work at Risk in Difficult Financial Times 072010Attachment – RiskWork0710
2009
Judgement True Motives 032009Attachment
Latest Recommended Fee Scale – Use of the Term 102009
Note for use with Client Architect Agreement 102009
Working on the African Continent 102009
2007
Continuing Professional Development 032007
2006
Architectural Compliance Certificate 082006
Architectural Compliance Certificate 082006Attachment
National Home Builders Registration Council 042006
Professional Indemnity Insurance for Registered Architects 042006