NEC and JCT Contracts in UK Architecture in 2026
An introduction to JCT and NEC contracts for UK architects, including their approaches to responsibilities, communication and change.
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Early Contractor Involvement in UK Architecture and Construction
Explore early contractor involvement in architecture: when to seek input, how to coordinate the team and what can go wrong.
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Collaboration principles that UK architects should adopt in 2026
Practical principles for collaboration in architecture, from agreeing responsibilities and sharing information to handling disagreements.
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Construction handover problems and how to avoid them
Address common construction handover problems: missing documents, unresolved snags, system testing and client training. Practical steps for architects.
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Project Post-Mortems and retrospective reviews in UK Architecture
Plan a project review for your architecture practice, record lessons learned and turn the findings into actions for the next project.
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Are you running an architectural practice or an architectural business?
The business responsibilities behind an architecture practice, including fees, cash flow, people, project delivery and client relationships.
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Dealing with seasonality in UK architecture and construction
How seasonal changes affect UK architecture workloads, cash flow and staffing, with ideas for planning quieter and busier periods.
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Passivhaus-related services for UK architects: move now, not later
An introduction to Passivhaus for UK architects, covering its design approach, project considerations and routes to further learning.
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The most common operational bottlenecks in architecture in 2026
Identify common bottlenecks in an architecture practice, including approvals, document handling, client communication and invoicing.
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Protection of function plans in UK architecture: everything you need to know by now
Explore the debate over protection of function in UK architecture and how reserved activities could affect professional responsibilities.
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Post-Occupancy Evaluations & UK Architects: an Idea for Growth?
An introduction to post-occupancy evaluation for architects: what to assess, when to review a building and how to record useful findings.
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Intro to agentic AI for architecture firms – benefits, setting up & safety measures
Explore agentic AI in architecture, including possible uses, limitations, data requirements and the need for professional review.
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