New powers for ARB and recognition for overseas architects

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A change to the Architects Act 1997

Architects LondonThe UK Government will move forward with amendments to the Architects Act 1997 that will give ARB some new powers. The Building Safety Bill will mean that every architect will have to show their continued competency. As part of this the ARB will be able to manage their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The goal is to make sure that standards remain consistent and also stay up to date with changes in society.

In addition, there will be a second change with the Professional Qualifications Bill. This will create a new system to recognise architecture qualifications from around the world. What it will do is allow the ARB to add overseas architects to their register if they have the relevant qualifications. It will therefore allow more of them to work within the UK. Those that do will have to keep up with the CPD.

The aim with both changes is to ensure the UK is at the forefront of the architecture industry moving forward. It will help to push standards and competency while also attracting talent from around the world. In turn this could improve homes and infrastructure here.

Another part of the changes will also help to give the public more confidence in architects. It will mean that they will be able to look at any disciplinary action against architects on the register. That can stop people from appointing architects who may have failed to meet the right standards in the past.

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So, if you need the best architects London can offer, work with us. You can learn more on our website or contact us to arrange a consultation. We can go over everything with you and look at your plans.