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The ARB Architects Code was completely updated in September 2025, replacing the previous 12 principles with six core standards. Here is what every architect needs to know.
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ARB
A comprehensive guide to the Building Safety Act 2022 covering the new regulatory framework, principal designer duties, the golden thread of information, and the three-gateway regime.
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Building Safety Act 2022 / BSR
ARB has launched a major consultation on reforms to professional practical experience, running until April 2026. The proposed changes would transform how trainees gain and evidence their competence.
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ARB Consultation January 2026
The Building Safety Act gateway process for higher-risk buildings is now fully operational. Architects must obtain Gateway 2 approval before construction commences on any building 18m+ or 7+ storeys.
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Building Safety Regulator / MHCLG
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Overview of recent updates to Building Regulations including the 2022 changes to Approved Documents B (fire safety) and L (energy efficiency) and their practical design implications.
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From 1 January 2025, all practicing RIBA Chartered Members must pass the RIBA Health and Safety Test as part of CPD obligations, covering fire safety, structural safety, and the Building Safety Act.
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