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The Association of
Consultant Architects
The Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) is the national professional body
representing architects in private practice – consultant architects – in the UK.
The ACA provides an independent voice and support
to architectural practices that promotes high standards
in practice. Membership is free and open to registered
architects practicing alone or in partnership or as a
Director of a company whose business consists wholly
or mainly of an architectural practice or an allied field.
appointment agreement, the recently published
Standard Form of Agreement (SFA24),
closely follows its predecessor SFA/2012, which
has served both architects and clients well since
its inception as SFA/92. The SFA24 is for use
with traditional forms of building contracting
where the architect can be appointed from precommencement to post completion.
6. Both Appointment Agreements are available
through our 12 month subscription service.
And, for increased cost efficiencies and ease, our
NEW combination package offers members an
unlimited supply of both ACA PSA22 and SFA24
appointment agreements at a discounted rate of
£20 per month – normal price £24 per month
https://acarchitects.co.uk/shop/
7. ACA members are eligible for 20% discount
across our subscriptions and 25% on individual
purchases across our architectural appointment
agreements
The principal purpose of the ACA is to represent
and support architects in providing excellence in
practice. The Association lobbies and consults with
Government and major industry bodies, arranges
events and provides additional services in support of
this goal.
The ACA promotes the service a consultant architect
offers and works to sustain the profession’s reputation
and ensure its appropriate place within the building
industry, as well as maintaining awareness of its value
to clients, domestic and commercial, and the broader
community as a whole.
While other benefits are available to members, this
collective voice is regarded as the most important
function of the ACA and is central to the ethos of the
Association.
The ACA has also launched the Principal Designer
Register which serves as a platform for Architects
in private practice to promote their competence to
take on the role of Principal Designer for Building
Regulations established by Building Safety Act.
Benefits of free membership
1. The exclusive ACA Newsletter (which has a
subscription value of £99 per year)
2. Free webinars and discounted tickets to ACA
and industry events which cover topics such as
building safety, planning and developments within
the MHCLG
3. Partnerships with organisations which
offer Professional Indemnity Insurance,
Business Management Services and Research
& Development tax relief; our partners
offer exclusive discounts to ACA members
https://acarchitects.co.uk/membership/
4. Representation on the Construction Industry
Council and other industry bodies
5. The ACA offers its members two architectural
appointment agreements. The Professional
Services Agreement (PSA22) is our refreshed
contract for small and domestic works. Our second
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Also developed for use in support are industry
guidelines, various templates and creative assets:
https://www.principaldesigner.uk
Membership pf the ACA is free so please visit
https://architects.co.uk/join-the-aca/ to become a
Member; it will only take a couple of minutes and you
just need your ARB number!
We look forward to welcoming you!
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