Success in Architectural Practice with Dr Mark Jones
ON DEMAND
1 Formal CPD Point
Overview
Dr Mark Jones LFRAIA is a highly regarded Australian architect whose career integrates Director roles in small and large practice, institutional leadership, and advanced academic teaching and research at the University of Queensland, School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
Mark’s new book, ‘Success in Architectural Practice’ sets out the simple, yet profound proposition that genuine success as an architect is founded on three mutually reinforcing pillars: Excellence, Happiness and Profit. This notion is presented as a practical, evidence-based framework drawn from the author's own experience, management theory, and the lived experience of over forty highly respected architects from across Australia and New Zealand. The book is structured around four headings: Foundations, Positioning, Finances and Management.
In this recorded CPD session from the May 2026 live event, Mark present's the findings of his research into successful architectural practice, with some focus on the Finance section. The event was opened by Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi, Dean and Head of School University of Queensland, School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Peter Dawson, Industry Fellow at UQ, Chairs the event.
NSCA 2021 Performance Criteria
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- PC2: Implement practice resources and apply ethical employment practice methods and quality assurance systems to facilitate efficient, consistent and timely delivery of architectural services.
- PC4: Be able to apply principles of project and staff planning and resource costs to establish realistic and achievable timeframes.
- PC5: Be able to apply essential elements of a client architect agreement across the range of procurement methods in relation to their appropriateness to the scale and type of the project, including alternatives for partial services and the engagement of secondary and sub-consultants.
- PC7: Apply and follow processes for clear and consistent communication with clients and relevant stakeholders throughout the project, including obtaining approvals from clients and stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the foundations of success in architectural practice
- Define the positioning of an architectural practice
- Strategize for fee setting and claiming fee variations
- Understand in detail how to benchmark for wages, overheads and profit
- Understand the principles of management for a successful architectural practice
- Reflect on one practical principle from the lecture that can be applied in their own practice
Speaker
Dr Mark Jones LFRAIA is a highly regarded Australian architect whose career integrates Director roles in small and large practice, institutional leadership, and advanced academic teaching and research at the University of Queensland, School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
Price
Members: $79
Student members: FREE
Non-members: $149
Presented by
Dr Mark Jones and The Australian Institute of Architects Queensland
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