{"id":16568,"date":"2017-07-10T13:13:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T03:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/?p=16568"},"modified":"2017-12-15T11:18:33","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T00:18:33","slug":"sa-executive-director-e-news-10-july-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/sa-executive-director-e-news-10-july-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"SA Executive Director E-News 10 July 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2015\/06\/SA_Chapter_Manager_Nicolette_160px.jpg\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7645\" src=\"http:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2015\/06\/SA_Chapter_Manager_Nicolette_160px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2015\/06\/SA_Chapter_Manager_Nicolette_160px.jpg 160w, https:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2015\/06\/SA_Chapter_Manager_Nicolette_160px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a>During my job, I get to talk with many people \u2013 architects, journalists, clients, students, members of parliament, consultants, public servants, contractor. These conversations reveal a range of preconceptions about architects, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That architects are involved in most building projects and that architects are the primary influencer of the constructed outcome.<\/li>\n<li>That architects can deliver design excellence, code compliance, increased local industry participation and variation free projects regardless of the procurement method, scope of engagement or level of brief resolution.<\/li>\n<li>That only large practices do work for government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These preconceptions can lead to questionable assumptions, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That reducing\/removing regulation, which sections of the construction industry claim limits development, will not result in a reduction in quality as architects will ensure that best practice outcomes are achieved.<\/li>\n<li>That the government\u2019s stated design quality agenda will be delivered without any specific reference to architects, acknowledgement of their unique expertise or requirement to involved them in key aspects of the process.<\/li>\n<li>That modifying government procurement practice to a one size fits all approach will not impact on the viability of architectural practice in SA, much of which is undertaken by small to medium sized practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also encouraging conversations, such as support from some contractors for improved fees for architects to enable production of more comprehensive documentation which will improve delivery and reduce procurement risk.&nbsp; There has also been acknowledgement from sections of government that early involvement of architects will facilitate better project establishment and briefing practices, thereby reducing risk and improving the value for money and quality delivered by projects.<\/p>\n<p>At a time when the SA Government is talking about the importance of design quality and reviewing its approach to issues ranging from planning to procurement, it is important that architects participate in the debate.&nbsp; This is already being done by engaged members through various committees and task groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With the state election approaching we will be raising a range of issues for comment by the major parties and key independents.&nbsp;&nbsp; Members will also be encouraged to use these questions as a starting point for a discussion with their local candidates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If there are issues that you think should be included, please let us know.&nbsp; March 2018 is not that far away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During my job, I get to talk with many people \u2013 architects, journalists, clients, students, members of parliament, consultants, public servants, contractor. 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