ARB code of conduct - Revision history

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	= Standards of professional conduct and practice =		= Standards of professional conduct and practice =
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	* The history of the architectural profession.		* The history of the architectural profession.
	* The role of architects.		* The role of architects.
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		+	= External links =
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		+	[https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/The-Architects-Code-of-Conduct-and-Practice.pdf https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/The-Architects-Code-of-Conduct-and-Practice.pdf]
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		+	[https://arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ https://arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/]
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		+	[https://arb.org.uk/arb-publishes-new-architects-code-of-conduct-and-practice-coming-into-effect-september-2025/ https://arb.org.uk/arb-publishes-new-architects-code-of-conduct-and-practice-coming-into-effect-september-2025/]
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		+	[https://arb.citizenspace.com/policy-and-communications/consultation-on-guidance-for-the-architect-2/ https://arb.citizenspace.com/policy-and-communications/consultation-on-guidance-for-the-architect-2/]
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		+	[https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Architects-Code-2017.pdf https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Architects-Code-2017.pdf]
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		+	[https://arb.org.uk/consultations/results/code-consultation-results/ View the Code consultation results]
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		+	[https://arb.citizenspace.com/policy-and-communications/consultation-on-guidance-for-the-architect-2 View the tranche 2 guidance consultation]
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		+	[https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/22/contents View the Architects Act 1997]

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]

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	= Standards of professional conduct and practice =		= Standards of professional conduct and practice =
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	On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession.		On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession.

−	= ~~How to meet the~~ ARB Code of Conduct and Practice ~~as of September 2025~~ =	+	= The new ARB Code of Conduct and Practice and how to meet it =

	The new ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice comes into force in September 2025, the six standards that define professionalism for modern UK architects and how Architects should meet them is described by ARB thus:		The new ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice comes into force in September 2025, the six standards that define professionalism for modern UK architects and how Architects should meet them is described by ARB thus:

−	Honesty and integrity	+	== Honesty and integrity ==

−	* Architects must be honest and act with integrity and will meet the Standard when they:	+	Architects must be honest and act with integrity and will meet the Standard when they:
−	** Use impartial judgment based on the evidence available	+
−	** Promote their services responsibly and accurately	+
−	** Declare and manage any conflicts of interest appropriately	+
−	** Are transparent about any inducements offered or received	+
−	** Report to ARB any instance where they or another architect may have fallen significantly short of the Standards within this Code	+
−	** Co-operate with any formal inquiries or ARB investigations	+

−	~~Public~~ interest	+	* Use impartial judgment based on the evidence available
		+	* Promote their services responsibly and accurately
		+	* Declare and manage any conflicts of interest appropriately
		+	* Are transparent about any inducements offered or received
		+	* Report to ARB any instance where they or another architect may have fallen significantly short of the Standards within this Code
		+	* Co-operate with any formal inquiries or ARB investigations

−	* Architects must act in the public interest ~~and in a way that supports the environment and prevents harm to others and will meet the Standard when they:~~	+	== Public interest ==
−	** Use their best endeavours to enhance the environment	+
−	** Protect the health and safety of those who construct, maintain and use buildings and places	+
−	** Challenge others where their actions may put people or the environment at risk, and report the matter to an appropriate authority when those risks are not adequately managed	+
−	** Decline any work which requires them to act contrary to these Standards	+
−	** Do not knowingly break the law or assist others in unlawful actions	+

−	~~Competence~~	+	Architects must act in the public interest and in a way that supports the environment and prevents harm to others and will meet the Standard when they:

−	* ~~Architects must be competent~~ to ~~carry out~~ the ~~work they do and will meet the Standard when they:~~	+	* Use their best endeavours to enhance the environment
−	** Acknowledge and ~~work within the limits~~ of ~~their competence~~	+	* Protect the health and safety of those who construct, maintain and use buildings and places
−	** Ensure they are up to date with current standards and ~~good practice~~	+	* Challenge others where their actions may put people or the environment at risk, and report the matter to an appropriate authority when those risks are not adequately managed
−	** Adopt a reflective approach to their ~~work by learning from feedback~~ and ~~addressing individual learning needs~~	+	* Decline any work which requires them to act contrary to these Standards
−	** Assure themselves of the ~~competence of anyone they engage~~ to ~~carry out work on their behalf~~	+	* Do not knowingly break the law or assist others in unlawful actions
−	** Provide appropriate supervision and sufficient resources to ~~people they engage~~ to ~~carry out work on their behalf~~	+
−	** Encourage the ~~professional development of those for whom they are responsible~~	+
−	** Maintain their knowledge and understanding of guidance issued by ARB in ~~support of these Standards~~	+

−	~~Professional practice~~	+	== Competence ==

−	* Architects must carry out ~~their~~ work ~~effectively, exercising skill and diligence~~ and will meet the Standard when they:	+	Architects must be competent to carry out the work they do and will meet the Standard when they:
−	** Provide clear, understandable, written terms of engagement to their clients before commencing work	+
−	** Plan, monitor and manage their work in a timely manner	+
−	** Have sufficient resources and capacity to provide their services effectively	+
−	** Establish processes to ensure that projects are regularly monitored and reviewed	+
−	** Maintain accurate records of their work and decisions	+
−	** Protect the confidentiality and security of information for which they are responsible	+
−	** Ensure their liabilities are covered by adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance	+
−	** Deal with disputes or complaints promptly and courteously	+
−	** Manage their professional finances appropriately	+

−	~~Communication~~ and ~~collaboration~~	+	* Acknowledge and work within the limits of their competence
		+	* Ensure they are up to date with current standards and good practice
		+	* Adopt a reflective approach to their work by learning from feedback and addressing individual learning needs
		+	* Assure themselves of the competence of anyone they engage to carry out work on their behalf
		+	* Provide appropriate supervision and sufficient resources to people they engage to carry out work on their behalf
		+	* Encourage the professional development of those for whom they are responsible
		+	* Maintain their knowledge and understanding of guidance issued by ARB in support of these Standards

−	* Architects must communicate effectively and collaborate with others and will meet the Standard when they:	+	== Professional practice ==
−	** Communicate in a way that is appropriate to their audience	+
−	** Understand and confirm their clients’ initial requirements before committing to work	+
−	** Explain their role to their clients, and manage the expectations of others as to what can be achieved	+
−	** Communicate to their clients, in a timely manner, any issues that may impact the cost, time or quality of a project	+
−	** Collaborate proactively with other professionals	+

−	~~Respect~~	+	Architects must carry out their work effectively, exercising skill and diligence and will meet the Standard when they:

−	* Architects must treat others with respect and will meet the Standard when they:	+	* Provide clear, understandable, written terms of engagement to their clients before commencing work
−	** Are polite and considerate	+	* Plan, monitor and manage their work in a timely manner
−	** Have a committed approach to equality, diversity and inclusion in their approach to designing environments and in their relationships with colleagues, employees, clients and communities	+	* Have sufficient resources and capacity to provide their services effectively
−	** Contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment where unfair discrimination is not tolerated	+	* Establish processes to ensure that projects are regularly monitored and reviewed
		+	* Maintain accurate records of their work and decisions
		+	* Protect the confidentiality and security of information for which they are responsible
		+	* Ensure their liabilities are covered by adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance
		+	* Deal with disputes or complaints promptly and courteously
		+	* Manage their professional finances appropriately
		+
		+	== Communication and collaboration ==
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		+	Architects must communicate effectively and collaborate with others and will meet the Standard when they:
		+
		+	* Communicate in a way that is appropriate to their audience
		+	* Understand and confirm their clients’ initial requirements before committing to work
		+	* Explain their role to their clients, and manage the expectations of others as to what can be achieved
		+	* Communicate to their clients, in a timely manner, any issues that may impact the cost, time or quality of a project
		+	* Collaborate proactively with other professionals
		+
		+	== Respect ==
		+
		+	Architects must treat others with respect and will meet the Standard when they:
		+
		+	* Are polite and considerate
		+	* Have a committed approach to equality, diversity and inclusion in their approach to designing environments and in their relationships with colleagues, employees, clients and communities
		+	* Contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment where unfair discrimination is not tolerated

	Each Standard is underlined with examples of how architects can demonstrate their commitment to upholding it. ARB published its analysis of the consultation earlier in 2025. Each of the proposed Standards received strong support from consultation respondents, with the highest levels of agreement on ‘Honesty and integrity’ (agreed by 89% of respondents).		Each Standard is underlined with examples of how architects can demonstrate their commitment to upholding it. ARB published its analysis of the consultation earlier in 2025. Each of the proposed Standards received strong support from consultation respondents, with the highest levels of agreement on ‘Honesty and integrity’ (agreed by 89% of respondents).

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	= Standards of professional conduct and practice =		= Standards of professional conduct and practice =

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	Architects are expected to be guided by the spirit of the code as well as its express terms. Whilst failure to comply with the provisions of the code may not in itself constitute unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, it will be taken into account in disciplinary proceedings by the ARB’s Professional Conduct Committee.		Architects are expected to be guided by the spirit of the code as well as its express terms. Whilst failure to comply with the provisions of the code may not in itself constitute unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, it will be taken into account in disciplinary proceedings by the ARB’s Professional Conduct Committee.

−	On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession, ~~see below~~.	+	On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession.
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		+	= How to meet the ARB Code of Conduct and Practice as of September 2025 =
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		+	The new ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice comes into force in September 2025, the six standards that define professionalism for modern UK architects and how Architects should meet them is described by ARB thus:
		+
		+	Honesty and integrity
		+
		+	* Architects must be honest and act with integrity and will meet the Standard when they:
		+	** Use impartial judgment based on the evidence available
		+	** Promote their services responsibly and accurately
		+	** Declare and manage any conflicts of interest appropriately
		+	** Are transparent about any inducements offered or received
		+	** Report to ARB any instance where they or another architect may have fallen significantly short of the Standards within this Code
		+	** Co-operate with any formal inquiries or ARB investigations
		+
		+	Public interest
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		+	* Architects must act in the public interest and in a way that supports the environment and prevents harm to others and will meet the Standard when they:
		+	** Use their best endeavours to enhance the environment
		+	** Protect the health and safety of those who construct, maintain and use buildings and places
		+	** Challenge others where their actions may put people or the environment at risk, and report the matter to an appropriate authority when those risks are not adequately managed
		+	** Decline any work which requires them to act contrary to these Standards
		+	** Do not knowingly break the law or assist others in unlawful actions
		+
		+	Competence
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		+	* Architects must be competent to carry out the work they do and will meet the Standard when they:
		+	** Acknowledge and work within the limits of their competence
		+	** Ensure they are up to date with current standards and good practice
		+	** Adopt a reflective approach to their work by learning from feedback and addressing individual learning needs
		+	** Assure themselves of the competence of anyone they engage to carry out work on their behalf
		+	** Provide appropriate supervision and sufficient resources to people they engage to carry out work on their behalf
		+	** Encourage the professional development of those for whom they are responsible
		+	** Maintain their knowledge and understanding of guidance issued by ARB in support of these Standards
		+
		+	Professional practice
		+
		+	* Architects must carry out their work effectively, exercising skill and diligence and will meet the Standard when they:
		+	** Provide clear, understandable, written terms of engagement to their clients before commencing work
		+	** Plan, monitor and manage their work in a timely manner
		+	** Have sufficient resources and capacity to provide their services effectively
		+	** Establish processes to ensure that projects are regularly monitored and reviewed
		+	** Maintain accurate records of their work and decisions
		+	** Protect the confidentiality and security of information for which they are responsible
		+	** Ensure their liabilities are covered by adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance
		+	** Deal with disputes or complaints promptly and courteously
		+	** Manage their professional finances appropriately
		+
		+	Communication and collaboration
		+
		+	* Architects must communicate effectively and collaborate with others and will meet the Standard when they:
		+	** Communicate in a way that is appropriate to their audience
		+	** Understand and confirm their clients’ initial requirements before committing to work
		+	** Explain their role to their clients, and manage the expectations of others as to what can be achieved
		+	** Communicate to their clients, in a timely manner, any issues that may impact the cost, time or quality of a project
		+	** Collaborate proactively with other professionals
		+
		+	Respect
		+
		+	* Architects must treat others with respect and will meet the Standard when they:
		+	** Are polite and considerate
		+	** Have a committed approach to equality, diversity and inclusion in their approach to designing environments and in their relationships with colleagues, employees, clients and communities
		+	** Contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment where unfair discrimination is not tolerated
		+
		+	Each Standard is underlined with examples of how architects can demonstrate their commitment to upholding it. ARB published its analysis of the consultation earlier in 2025. Each of the proposed Standards received strong support from consultation respondents, with the highest levels of agreement on ‘Honesty and integrity’ (agreed by 89% of respondents).

	= Previous version of the code =		= Previous version of the code =
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	The new draft Code will be further supported by a suite of guidance on how architects can meet the Standards in specific situations and contexts. The proposals for the individual guidance documents can be found on ARB website. The draft Code and the guidance proposals were published for public consultation, in which ARB seeks views of architects, students, learning providers, clients, those who work with architects, and those who use the spaces that architects design.		The new draft Code will be further supported by a suite of guidance on how architects can meet the Standards in specific situations and contexts. The proposals for the individual guidance documents can be found on ARB website. The draft Code and the guidance proposals were published for public consultation, in which ARB seeks views of architects, students, learning providers, clients, those who work with architects, and those who use the spaces that architects design.

−	Open for three months the consultation ~~closes~~ 12 December, following the consultation’s conclusion, ARB ~~will analyse~~ responses and ~~consider~~ changes to the proposals with the new Code being finalised along with accompanying guidance in ~~early~~ 2025. For further information see article ARB proposals for a new Architects Code.	+	Open for three months the consultation closed 12 December, following the consultation’s conclusion, ARB analysed responses and considered changes to the proposals with the new Code being finalised along with accompanying guidance in 2025. For further information see article ARB proposals for a new Architects Code.

−	Alan Kershaw, Chair of the Architects Registration Board, said:	+	Alan Kershaw, Chair of the Architects Registration Board, said at the time:

	“Architects have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of everyone in our society. Last week’s report following the Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted how crucial it is that all professions in the built environment maintain their competence and behave in an ethical way.		“Architects have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of everyone in our society. Last week’s report following the Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted how crucial it is that all professions in the built environment maintain their competence and behave in an ethical way.
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	* The role of architects.		* The role of architects.

−	~~[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]~~ [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]

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	On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession, see below.		On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession, see below.

−	= ~~Current~~ version of the code =	+	= Previous version of the code =

	The current version of the code, [http://www.arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice], came into force on 1 January 2017. This updated the previous 2010 code following consultations with architects, their professional bodies, public interest organisations and others in the regulatory community. It is not intended to be a detailed set of rules, but rather offers a set of principles to be followed, taking into account areas in which architects are most likely to encounter problems.		The current version of the code, [http://www.arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice], came into force on 1 January 2017. This updated the previous 2010 code following consultations with architects, their professional bodies, public interest organisations and others in the regulatory community. It is not intended to be a detailed set of rules, but rather offers a set of principles to be followed, taking into account areas in which architects are most likely to encounter problems.
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	* The role of architects.		* The role of architects.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]

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	On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession, see below.		On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession, see below.

−	Current version of the code	+	= Current version of the code =

	The current version of the code, [http://www.arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice], came into force on 1 January 2017. This updated the previous 2010 code following consultations with architects, their professional bodies, public interest organisations and others in the regulatory community. It is not intended to be a detailed set of rules, but rather offers a set of principles to be followed, taking into account areas in which architects are most likely to encounter problems.		The current version of the code, [http://www.arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice], came into force on 1 January 2017. This updated the previous 2010 code following consultations with architects, their professional bodies, public interest organisations and others in the regulatory community. It is not intended to be a detailed set of rules, but rather offers a set of principles to be followed, taking into account areas in which architects are most likely to encounter problems.

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−	~~The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is the independent statutory regulator that regulates the architects’ profession in the UK to ensures standards are maintained.~~	+	= Standards of professional conduct and practice =

−	Section 13 of the Architects Act 1997 requires that the ARB issue a code setting standards of professional conduct and practice expected of persons registered as architects under the Act for the benefit of the clients they serve and to maintain public confidence in the profession.	+	The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is the independent statutory regulator that regulates the architects’ profession in the UK to ensures standards are maintained. Section 13 of the Architects Act 1997 requires that the ARB issue a code setting standards of professional conduct and practice expected of persons registered as architects under the Act for the benefit of the clients they serve and to maintain public confidence in the profession.

	Architects are expected to be guided by the spirit of the code as well as its express terms. Whilst failure to comply with the provisions of the code may not in itself constitute unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, it will be taken into account in disciplinary proceedings by the ARB’s Professional Conduct Committee.		Architects are expected to be guided by the spirit of the code as well as its express terms. Whilst failure to comply with the provisions of the code may not in itself constitute unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, it will be taken into account in disciplinary proceedings by the ARB’s Professional Conduct Committee.

−	The ~~latest~~ version of the code, [http://www.arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice], came into force on 1 January 2017. This ~~updates~~ the previous 2010 code following consultations with architects, their professional bodies, public interest organisations and others in the regulatory community. It is not intended to be a detailed set of rules, but rather offers a set of principles to be followed, taking into account areas in which architects are most likely to encounter problems.	+	On 12 September 2024 following the final Grenfell Inquiry Pase 2 report also published in September (see Grenfell Phase 2 final report for construction at a glance), ARB proposed an new draft Code founded on six Standards, which were selected following research and engagement with both the public and the profession, see below.
		+
		+	Current version of the code
		+
		+	The current version of the code, [http://www.arb.org.uk/architect-information/architects-code-standards-of-conduct-and-practice/ Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice], came into force on 1 January 2017. This updated the previous 2010 code following consultations with architects, their professional bodies, public interest organisations and others in the regulatory community. It is not intended to be a detailed set of rules, but rather offers a set of principles to be followed, taking into account areas in which architects are most likely to encounter problems.

	Twelve standards are described, with further detail provided in supplemental clauses:		Twelve standards are described, with further detail provided in supplemental clauses:
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	Standard 4.4 of the new code addresses architects who fail to provide adequate terms of engagement before undertaking professional work, setting out minimum requirements for written agreements. Standard 9.5 has also been revised, introducing a new restriction preventing architects from entering into a settlement which would prevent a complaint about their conduct or competence being raised with the ARB. This is intended to prevent architects 'contracting out' of their professional responsibilities.		Standard 4.4 of the new code addresses architects who fail to provide adequate terms of engagement before undertaking professional work, setting out minimum requirements for written agreements. Standard 9.5 has also been revised, introducing a new restriction preventing architects from entering into a settlement which would prevent a complaint about their conduct or competence being raised with the ARB. This is intended to prevent architects 'contracting out' of their professional responsibilities.
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		+	= Draft update of the code =
		+
		+	The new draft Code is founded on six Standards, which were decided upon following research and engagement with both the public and the profession. Each Standard is underpinned by explanatory text and supported by examples of the behaviours that ARB would expect to see from an architect meeting that Standard. The six Standards are:
		+
		+	* Honesty and integrity
		+	* Public interest
		+	* Competence
		+	* Professional practice
		+	* Communication and collaboration
		+	* Respect
		+
		+	The new draft Code will be further supported by a suite of guidance on how architects can meet the Standards in specific situations and contexts. The proposals for the individual guidance documents can be found on ARB website. The draft Code and the guidance proposals were published for public consultation, in which ARB seeks views of architects, students, learning providers, clients, those who work with architects, and those who use the spaces that architects design.
		+
		+	Open for three months the consultation closes 12 December, following the consultation’s conclusion, ARB will analyse responses and consider changes to the proposals with the new Code being finalised along with accompanying guidance in early 2025. For further information see article ARB proposals for a new Architects Code.
		+
		+	Alan Kershaw, Chair of the Architects Registration Board, said:
		+
		+	“Architects have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of everyone in our society. Last week’s report following the Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted how crucial it is that all professions in the built environment maintain their competence and behave in an ethical way.
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		+	The Code of Conduct and Practice provides a compass for architects in their practice and describes the standards and behaviours expected of architects by one another, their clients, and members of the public. We’ve designed this new Code through research with the public and workshops with architects, and we’re now consulting on it so that everyone can have their say.”
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		+	As the statutory regulator for architects, ARB has a legal requirement to set a code of conduct and practice. The Code has been drafted to respond directly to the expectations of the public and clients as identified through independent research, and insights shared with ARB by architects and other built environment professionals.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* ARB proposals for a new Architects Code.
	* Architect.		* Architect.
	* Architect's fees.		* Architect's fees.

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	Standard 4.4 of the new code addresses architects who fail to provide adequate terms of engagement before undertaking professional work, setting out minimum requirements for written agreements. Standard 9.5 has also been revised, introducing a new restriction preventing architects from entering into a settlement which would prevent a complaint about their conduct or competence being raised with the ARB. This is intended to prevent architects 'contracting out' of their professional responsibilities.		Standard 4.4 of the new code addresses architects who fail to provide adequate terms of engagement before undertaking professional work, setting out minimum requirements for written agreements. Standard 9.5 has also been revised, introducing a new restriction preventing architects from entering into a settlement which would prevent a complaint about their conduct or competence being raised with the ARB. This is intended to prevent architects 'contracting out' of their professional responsibilities.

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	* Architect.		* Architect.
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	* Architects Registration Board.		* Architects Registration Board.
	* Architectural styles.		* Architectural styles.
		+	* CIAT responds to the architects' regulation review.
	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.		* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.

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	Standard 4.4 of the new code addresses architects who fail to provide adequate terms of engagement before undertaking professional work, setting out minimum requirements for written agreements. Standard 9.5 has also been revised, introducing a new restriction preventing architects from entering into a settlement which would prevent a complaint about their conduct or competence being raised with the ARB. This is intended to prevent architects 'contracting out' of their professional responsibilities.		Standard 4.4 of the new code addresses architects who fail to provide adequate terms of engagement before undertaking professional work, setting out minimum requirements for written agreements. Standard 9.5 has also been revised, introducing a new restriction preventing architects from entering into a settlement which would prevent a complaint about their conduct or competence being raised with the ARB. This is intended to prevent architects 'contracting out' of their professional responsibilities.

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	* Professional conduct.		* Professional conduct.
	* Professional indemnity insurance.		* Professional indemnity insurance.
		+	* Review of regulation of architects: call for evidence.
	* RIBA.		* RIBA.
	* RIBA Code of Professional Conduct.		* RIBA Code of Professional Conduct.

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	* The role of architects.		* The role of architects.

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	* Architectural styles.		* Architectural styles.
	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
		+	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.
	* Professional conduct.		* Professional conduct.
	* Professional indemnity insurance.		* Professional indemnity insurance.