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The Architects Code and its supporting guidance should be read alongside relevant legislation, statutory guidance and recognised industry resources.
This page brings together a selection of external resources that may help architects understand and apply the Code in practice. These include official government guidance on building safety and building regulations, as well as guidance, reports and practical resources published by organisations across the built environment sector.
The resources listed here are provided for information only. They do not form part of the Architects Code or its supporting guidance, and architects remain responsible for ensuring they are familiar with the legislation and guidance that applies to their work.
- Building Safety
- EDI
- Leadership
- Managing Finances Appropriately
- Mentoring
- Raising Concerns and Whistleblowing
Government resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| UK Government | Building regulations: approved documents |
| UK Government | Building Safety Act: secondary legislation |
| UK Government | Fire safety: additional legal guidance |
| Northern Ireland Executive | Housing regulation and building safety |
| Scottish Government | Building standards |
| Welsh Government | Building Safety Act |
General resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| Association for Project Safety | Free legal and technical advice |
| BESA | Understanding the Building Safety Act |
| BESA | Understanding the Northern Ireland Building Safety Act |
| Build UK | Resources and articles on a range of built environment topics |
| Construction Leadership Council | Resources and reports on building safety |
| Get it Right Initiative | Design Guide Report |
Government resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| UK Government | Access and use of buildings |
| UK Government | Guidance for employers to avoid discrimination |
General resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| ACAS | Best practice resources |
| Construction Leadership Council | Resources on EDI |
| Equality and Human Rights Commission | Understanding the Equality Act |
| Equality and Human Rights Commission | Employment code of practice |
| ICAS | EDI toolkit |
| Local Government Association | Leading teams inclusively resources |
| RIBA | Inclusive design in plan of work |
| Supply Chain Sustainability School | Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect training |
| The Disordinary Architecture Project | EDI resources |
General resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| Build UK | Resources and articles on a range of sustainability topics |
| CIPD | Leadership resources |
| CITB | Industry training for employers and individuals |
| Construction Leadership Council | People and skills resources |
| Get It Right Initiative | Report on team culture |
| Get It Right Initiative | Structured design management |
Government resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| UK Government | Assessing your business for money laundering |
| UK Government | Being a company director |
| UK Government | Director duties upon insolvency |
| UK Government | Insolvency service |
Government resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| UK Government | Mentor and mentee guidance |
General resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| Association for Project management | Podcast on mentoring and community in the built environment |
| CIPD | Coaching and mentoring resources |
| EMCC | Mentoring resources |
| Mentoring Matters | Mentoring resources |
| Narrative Practice | Mentoring options |
| National Institute for Health and Care Excellence | Mental welbeing resources |
| Open City | Mentoring training sessions |
| RIBA | Mentoring resources |
| RSUA | Mentoring programme |
| King’s Trust | Mentoring resources |
Government resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| UK Government | Contact the Building Safety Regulator |
General resources
| Organisation | Resource |
| Health and Safety Executive | Reporting health and safety issues hub |
| Protect | Whistleblowing resources |