Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Places, Planning and communities Planning is one of the biggest challenges for architects working in Northern Ireland and one of the most problematic aspects of the planning process is transport. To help members make the most of the current system and to achieve the best outcomes for our built environment, RSUA […]

Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Procurement and Contracts JCT and NEC contracts are standard forms of contract. Both contracts provide a variety of options that suit the needs and requirements of clients.  Reliable cash flow is crucial to the successful delivery of projects and, indeed, to the health of the wider construction industry and RSUA has organised […]

Proposed RIBA Topic: Business, clients and services Architecture is by its nature a visual profession and social media sites are great places to showcase practices and your projects. In fact, social media is the perfect way to tell your story and explain the value of your services before clients even realise that they need you. […]

Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance If you need to get a Construction Professionals Health and Safety (CPHS) card or a Construction Skills Register card for the first time, or if your card is up for renewal you are invited to attend the upcoming CPHS Card Health and Safety Training Course. The […]

Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Inclusive environments Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability.  People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use […]

Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Places, Planning and communities Planning has been devolved to local authorities now for some time but some councils are challenging development in a way which can make securing approvals more difficult.  Recent decisions by the Planning Appeals Commission and evolving case law mean that what might have been possible previously may not […]

Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Building Conservation and Heritage The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is the Home Energy Conservation Authority for Northern Ireland and a major provider of public housing with around 86,000 homes across NI.  The energy efficiency of their building stock is important both to the individuals who live there and also to society […]

4 slots available on Thursday 25th March 2021 Promoting your practice online is increasingly crucial to your success, both your clients and competitors are already are using social media to find architects and win new business.  Perhaps you’re a sole trader already “online” and keen to make some improvements, or maybe your practice has an […]

Proposed RIBA Curriculum Topic: Places, planning and communities As the world races towards a COVID-19 vaccine many experts believe we are still a long way off from returning to how things were.  Architects have been designing in the context of the pandemic now for some time, but what about the challenges of ensuring buildings are […]