RIBA Chartered Practice
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The professional designation ‘Chartered Practice’ is legally protected by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This means that only architectural practices that are accredited by the RIBA can use the label ‘RIBA Chartered Practice’, use the logo, and include or display the Certificate in proposals, bids, offices, etc. | The professional designation ‘Chartered Practice’ is legally protected by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This means that only architectural practices that are accredited by the RIBA can use the label ‘RIBA Chartered Practice’, use the logo, and include or display the Certificate in proposals, bids, offices, etc. | ||
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| + | Chartered Practices participate in the RIBA business Benchmarking Service by submitting an annual survey to a benchmarking database for the UK architect’s profession. It provides an opportunity to assess business performance against recommended benchmarks devised by Colander, allowing the practices to identify areas of strength, weakness and opportunity. | ||
To qualify as a Chartered Practice, the practice must provide evidence of its compliance with the following criteria: | To qualify as a Chartered Practice, the practice must provide evidence of its compliance with the following criteria: | ||
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* The practice must have an appropriate Quality Management System and health and safety policy. | * The practice must have an appropriate Quality Management System and health and safety policy. | ||
* The practice must have a written Employment Policy and appropriate CPD Framework in place. | * The practice must have a written Employment Policy and appropriate CPD Framework in place. | ||
| + | * Practice must have annual external audits with a ‘renewal’ audit every three years | ||
All Chartered Practices have to apply each year to maintain that status, but will not be eligible if they no longer meet the above criteria, or if they make a false/incorrect statement on the application form. | All Chartered Practices have to apply each year to maintain that status, but will not be eligible if they no longer meet the above criteria, or if they make a false/incorrect statement on the application form. | ||
Revision as of 14:36, 5 May 2018
The professional designation ‘Chartered Practice’ is legally protected by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This means that only architectural practices that are accredited by the RIBA can use the label ‘RIBA Chartered Practice’, use the logo, and include or display the Certificate in proposals, bids, offices, etc.
Chartered Practices participate in the RIBA business Benchmarking Service by submitting an annual survey to a benchmarking database for the UK architect’s profession. It provides an opportunity to assess business performance against recommended benchmarks devised by Colander, allowing the practices to identify areas of strength, weakness and opportunity.
To qualify as a Chartered Practice, the practice must provide evidence of its compliance with the following criteria:
- At least one full-time principals (Director or Partner) must be a RIBA Chartered Member.
- A Chartered Architect (i.e. on the ARB register) must supervise all architectural work.
- At least 1 in 10 staff must be a RIBA Chartered Member.
- At least 1 in 8 staff must be on the ARB register, an RIBA Associate Member, or a CIAT member.
- The practice must have an appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance policy.
- The practice must have an appropriate Quality Management System and health and safety policy.
- The practice must have a written Employment Policy and appropriate CPD Framework in place.
- Practice must have annual external audits with a ‘renewal’ audit every three years
All Chartered Practices have to apply each year to maintain that status, but will not be eligible if they no longer meet the above criteria, or if they make a false/incorrect statement on the application form.
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