When you are looking to hire an architect, it’s important to check the Architects Registration Board (ARB). All genuine architects must be ARB registered to legally hold this title. Put simply, if someone is not listed then this means they are not an architect.

Under the Architects Act 1997, the title ‘architect’ is protected by law. Only individuals that have gained the necessary education and training, along with relevant experience, can hold this title. Once qualified, architects are then added to the Architect’s Register. Within our team, our registered architects are Keshiv Sudera and Claire Stephens.

Although an independent professional regulator, under the Act, the ARB is accountable to the government by Parliament as a statutory body. There are some mandatory requirements that go along with being registered with the ARB that benefit both our team and our clients.

Your measure for quality assurance

Through the Building Safety Act 2022, the Architects Registration Board (ARB) is responsible for regulating and monitoring the quality of architects. Being registered with the ARB is a quality assurance measure and ensures architects are competent.

The ARB monitors architects’ training and development through their continuing professional development scheme (CPD). This scheme provides a series of meaningful activities throughout the year to ensure architects maintain a professional level of competence. From on-the-job learning to more formal demonstrations, development can be undertaken in a variety of ways. Example topics could include areas such as ethics, safety and sustainability. 

An architect plays an important role in creating safe and sustainable environments. One of the ARB’s pillars is to ensure that “everyone in society can live well”. The ARB’s CPD scheme is a requirement, and architects must log their training activities as evidence. An audit is carried out each year for both compliance and quality assurance purposes. 

Delivering quality to our clients

It’s important to both our practice and our clients that we hold the necessary registrations and qualifications. Therefore, our architects undergo continuous CPD training and development to maintain their knowledge and skill set. It reassures our clients that our architects have the necessary qualifications, experience and skills to work on a project.

Through the ARB’s CPD scheme and other relevant activities, our architects can also keep up to date with architectural best practice. This scheme ensures that we are applying current thinking and techniques within our own practice. From new ideas, innovations and techniques to safety protocols, every aspect of our design draws from the latest learnings.

ARB registered architects ensure competence

In conclusion, if you need to hire an architect, always check the Architect’s Register, which is managed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Regardless of the type of project, it’s important to have qualified and experienced architects on board. By using an ARB registered architect, you should expect a high level of competence and a quality service.

Our ARB registered architects ensure that our client have full peace of mind when they hire our team for a project.