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RIBA Comments on New UK-EU Relationship

5th January 2021

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today commented on the new relationship between the UK and EU. RIBA CEO, Alan Vallance, said: “Since our initial response to the post-Brexit trade deal struck

RIBA Reacts to News of Post-Brexit Trade Deal

4th January 2021

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today responded to the post-Brexit trade deal struck between the UK Government and EU Commission. RIBA CEO, Alan Vallance, said: “Today’s news of a post-Brexit trade deal

COVID-19 Restrictions Impact Practice Confidence and Workload

18th December 2020

In November 2020, the RIBA Future Workload Index returned a balance figure of 0, meaning as many practices expect workload to increase as those who expect it to decrease. It’s the lowest figure since June

RIBA Business Benchmarking 2020 Report Notes a Challenging Market for Architects

2nd December 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (1 December) published its annual summary of business trends in the architecture and construction sectors. The RIBA’s annual Business Benchmarking report tracks the turnover and salaries

“Accessibility requirements must become standard for new homes” – RIBA urges government to update the Building Regulations

2nd December 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today responded to the government consultation on the accessibility of homes with an urgent request to ensure all new homes are accessible to meet the needs of

RIBA Responds to Chancellor’s Spending Review

26th November 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s 2020 Spending Review. RIBA President, Alan Jones, said: “Today’s economic and employment forecasts make for stark reading. Medium-term support

RIBA Responds to PM’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution

19th November 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs. RIBA President, Alan Jones, said: “It’s positive to see the PM

Staffing Levels Continue Positive Trend – RIBA Future Trends October 2020

13th November 2020

In October, prior to the announcement of a second lockdown in England, the RIBA Future Workload Index held steady, again returning a balance figure of +9. Practices are expecting workloads to increase in the coming

Making Plans - RIBA, From left: Charles Holland, Ahmed Belkhodja, Professor Lesley Lokko, Sumayya Vally

RIBA + The Modern House Announce ‘Making Plans’ Talks

9th November 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce ‘Making Plans’ – a new season of talks in partnership with The Modern House. The series explores how domestic architectural plans give form to

RIBA Responds to Proposed Changes to the Architects Act

5th November 2020

The RIBA has responded to the launch of the government consultation on proposed amendments to the regulation of architects through the Architects Act 1997. RIBA President, Alan Jones, said: “This milestone consultation outlines significant changes