{"id":605,"date":"2017-05-18T16:08:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T15:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=standards&p=605"},"modified":"2017-05-19T09:08:46","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T08:08:46","slug":"commercial-architects-royal-institute-british-architects","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/architects\/commercial-architects-royal-institute-british-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)<\/a> is a professional body which architects in the UK can join. To describe themselves as a Chartered Architect, architects must be a registered member of RIBA. The RIBA drives standards across the sector and represents architects nationally and internationally. Read on to find out more about the RIBA and why you should choose a RIBA Chartered Architect for your commercial project.<\/p>\n

What is RIBA?<\/h2>\n

The RIBA is a regulatory body. They regulate the architecture industry by setting standards that their members must follow. Architects can register individually as registered members or as a company. Registered companies are known as Chartered Practices.<\/p>\n

The RIBA publishes responses to policies that affect architects. It also sets standards that architects should uphold. There are strict requirements for membership to the RIBA. The RIBA checks that individuals have the right qualifications. The RIBA requires that companies have policies for health and safety as well as equality and diversity. In this way, the RIBA drives standards and best practices across the industry.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of using a RIBA certified architect?<\/h3>\n

There are lots of benefits to choosing a Chartered Architect for your commercial project. These include:<\/p>\n