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ARB exists to promote public trust and integrity of the architects’ profession. Over the next five years our regulatory efforts will prioritise improvements in safety, competence and culture.
These three elements – safety, competency and culture – were key gaps highlighted in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Our own research has also demonstrated why they are the right areas to focus on. The public sees safety as non-negotiable and fundamental to the work of registered architects. We have observed the development of emerging roles for the profession and a desire to take on greater responsibilities across the United Kingdom as governments look to strengthen competence. But perhaps the biggest influence on safety and quality is the culture that exists within teams, within companies, and across the profession. Our work and that of others in the built environment including RIBA has shown how this must change.
Given the context we have outlined above, we see the key requirements for ARB over the next five years as being focused on the following three key pillars which will enable us to embed the reforms we have already introduced, and strengthen regulation in the interests of the public and in a way which supports and upholds confidence in the profession:
- Strengthening education and training of future professionals
- Upholding confidence and trust in the profession
- Delivering modern, effective and efficient regulation
Strengthening the education and training of future professionals
Our vision:
By the end of 2030 we will have established a framework of education and training that is understood and implemented by learning providers, is accessible and supportive to students and trainees, and equips architects of the future with the right competencies to be successful.
Upholding confidence and trust in the profession
Our vision:
By the end of 2030 we will raise competency levels of architects through a mature CPD scheme, by enhancing the professional guidance we offer, tackling poor workplace culture and by more efficiently dealing with those that fall below the standards of conduct and competence required of architects.
Delivering modern, efficient and effective regulation
Our vision:
By the end of 2030 we will have completed the modernisation of our services to registrants, have worked in alignment with government and other regulators to improve culture, competency and safety, and be able to use data to inform regulatory policy.
Business plans
2026