ARB invites architects to help shape future CPD scheme
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has launched a major public engagement exercise to invite architects to help shape the regulator’s approach to continuing professional development (CPD). The Building Safety Bill, introduced in Parliament in July 2021, will give...
ARB responds to review of architects regulation
In response to the Government’s announcement that it is launching a departmental review of the way in which architects are regulated, Alan Kershaw, Chair of the Architects Registration Board, said: “ARB has set an ambitious agenda that will modernise and transform the...
ARB publishes new safety and sustainability guidance for institutions
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today (Tuesday 3 August 2021) published new guidance for schools of architecture on Fire and life safety design and Environmental sustainability. To maintain public confidence in the profession, architects admitted to the...
ARB encourages architects to share equality and diversity information as Annual Report shows underrepresentation
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2020 and laid them before Parliament. ARB sets the requirements for joining the architects register and sets professional standards through the Code of Conduct...
ARB welcomes introduction of Building Safety Bill
Alan Kershaw, Chair of the Architects Registration Board, said: “The Building Safety Bill introduced today is a significant milestone, one we warmly welcome. Every architect I’ve met through ARB is passionate about public safety. The Board is too and we are committed...
London architect agrees reprimand
Serious concerns about architects are rare. On the limited occasions they do occur, as the UK regulator we are here to ensure standards, and therefore trust, in the profession is maintained. We hope the information published about conduct and competence decisions...
