Learning. Engaging. Knowing. Our Acumen notes continue to provide knowledge and engagement to all levels of the profession, from students to experienced practitioners. View some of our recently updated notes covering topics such as business structure, negotiated contracts and the client/architect relationship.Ìý
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New and updated notes
Acumen notes are regularly reviewed and updated. The following notes include new material or resources:
- Business structure and planning
- Client and architect relationship
- Conduct toward other architects
- Mental health in the profession
- Negotiated contracts
- Partnerships
- Remote sites
- Room data sheet
Acumen Content Review Panel (ACRP) news
We warmly thankÌýoutgoingÌýAcumen Content Review Panel (ACRP) member and chair Tristrim Cummings, for his dedication, insight and significant contribution toÌýAcumenÌýfrom July 2020 to May 2025.
We thank outgoing member of the ACRP Daniel Trevino for his commitment, perspective, and expertise shared with Acumen from June 2022 to June 2025.
We welcome incoming chair Tim Browne who has been a valued member of the ACRP since February 2022.
The ACRP is an active national committee tasked to develop and maintain the accuracy, currency and quality of theÌýAcumen practice notes.Ìý
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