- Date:
- 24 June 2024
- Abbreviations- Glossary of terms used in the report. 
- Executive summary- The analysis and findings from the Systemic Risks Report have been combined with the insights from the focus groups to prepare this Deep Dive Report. 
- About the report- A joint working group comprising representatives from the ARBV and the NSW ARB were involved in the preparation of this report. 
- Foreword- This report is the result of collaborative research funded by the ARBV and NSW ARB, aiming to understand systemic risks associated with the professional practice and regulation of architects in Aus. 
- Background- The architecture profession is regulated by Architect Registration Boards, which have been established in every Australian State and Territory. 
- Methodology and approach- In this report, a thematic analysis has been undertaken of comments made by focus groups participants in relation to each theme. 
- Client-architect relationships and agreements- The Systemic Risks Report includes a chapter concerning client-architect relationships and agreements. 
- Design & construct procurement- Design and construct (D&C) procurement is a project delivery method where a single entity – typically a construction firm or contractor – is responsible for both the design and construction phases of a project. 
- Compliance with the National Construction Code- The National Construction Code (NCC) contains a set of technical provisions and performance requirements for the design, construction, and performance of buildings and structures in Australia. 
- Disruptive change- Disruptive change refers to a significant shift or transformation that fundamentally alters an existing sector, market, business model or societal norm. 
- Conclusion- The ARBV and NSW ARB, as regulators of architects, will assist architects in managing systemic risks and meeting professional standards. 
- Appendix A: Participants- Appendix A contains a list of the focus group participants. 
- Appendix B: Observers- Appendix B contains a list of the focus group observers. 
- Appendix C: Focus group comments- This Appendix contains a structured summary of comments made by participants who were involved in the deep dive focus groups that were conducted as the precursor to the preparation of this Report. 
- Appendix D: Abbreviations for focus group participants- The references to focus group comments in this report include an abbreviation to identify the stakeholder group who made the comment 
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