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...
Nottinghamshire architect erased from Architects Register following criminal convictions and unacceptable professional conduct
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...
Government confirms new roles for ARB to monitor the ongoing competence of architects and recognise international qualifications
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today (8 June 2021) warmly welcomed the Government’s confirmation of changes it intends to make to the Architects Act. Amongst the changes is a new power for ARB to monitor the way architects manage their Continuing...
ARB publishes new safety and sustainability guidelines for architects
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today published new guidelines for all architects on Fire and life safety design and Sustainability. Everyone deserves a built environment which helps people to live healthy, happy and safe lives. Anyone using an architect,...
ARB consults on new safety and sustainability guidance for education providers
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today launched a consultation seeking views, on draft guidance for all education providers delivering ARB-recognised qualifications. The proposed guidance sets out what ARB expects of institutions in relation to the design...
ARB announces new Board appointments
Dr Teri Okoro and Cindy Leslie have been appointed to the Architects Registration Board by the Privy Council following recommendations from Chris Pincher, Minister of State for Housing. Both members have been appointed for four years from 1 March 2021 until 28...
