CIAT Republic of Ireland Centre’s Post

📢 Fair public procurement opportunities for Chartered Architectural Technologists CIAT is advocating for fairer public sector procurement processes to ensure all competent professionals, regardless of title, can tender for work on a level playing field. We know some Chartered Architectural Technologists have been excluded from tendering due to title-based restrictions, limiting competition and opportunities. To understand the extent of this issue, CIAT is conducting a public sector procurement survey up to 29 January 2025. 📝 Take part here: https://lnkd.in/ejhtBjjq Your input is essential—whether or not you regularly bid for public projects.

📢 Fair public procurement opportunities for Chartered Architectural Technologists CIAT is advocating for fairer public sector procurement processes to ensure all competent professionals, regardless of title, can tender for work on a level playing field. We know some Chartered Architectural Technologists have been excluded from tendering due to title-based restrictions, limiting competition and opportunities. To understand the extent of this issue, CIAT is conducting a public sector procurement survey up to 29 January 2025. 📝 Take part here: https://lnkd.in/ejhtBjjq Your input is essential—whether or not you regularly bid for public projects.

📢 Fair public procurement opportunities for Chartered Architectural Technologists CIAT is advocating for fairer public sector procurement processes to ensure all competent professionals, regardless of title, can tender for work on a level playing field. We know some Chartered Architectural Technologists have been excluded from tendering due to title-based restrictions, limiting competition and opportunities. To understand the extent of this issue, CIAT is conducting a public sector procurement survey. It closes on 29 January. 📝 Take part here: https://lnkd.in/ejhtBjjq Your input is essential—whether or not you regularly bid for public projects.

In 2024, we missed out on opportunities to work with two Local Authorities - not because we lacked the skills or experience, but because of outdated rules around job titles. These rules led procurement teams to overlook the qualifications, accreditation, and proven track record of practices like ours. As CIAT Chartered professionals, we’re fully capable of delivering the high-quality architectural services those projects required. This highlights a bigger issue: procurement should focus on what really matters - skills, experience, and the ability to get the job done right - not just a job title. Fair and inclusive processes benefit everyone involved, ensuring the best people get the opportunity to make a difference. I'm determined to shine a light on this problem and will keep working to ensure the value we, and many others like us, bring to projects is properly recognised. It’s time for the system to reflect the reality of the industry today. #CIAT #CharteredPractice #Procurement

📢 Fair public procurement opportunities for Chartered Architectural Technologists CIAT is advocating for fairer public sector procurement processes to ensure all competent professionals, regardless of title, can tender for work on a level playing field. We know some Chartered Architectural Technologists have been excluded from tendering due to title-based restrictions, limiting competition and opportunities. To understand the extent of this issue, CIAT is conducting a public sector procurement survey up to 29 January 2025. 📝 Take part here: https://lnkd.in/ejhtBjjq Your input is essential—whether or not you regularly bid for public projects.

This month's report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) show that despite a continued decline in newly signed design contracts, the steady growth in new work inquiries and the stabilization of billings after a long decline are positive signs. Here's to continued improvement in 2025! https://lnkd.in/eV4n6nvU

BHMA has launched a CEU course, "An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification." This course provides architects, specifiers, design and construction professionals with valuable insights into ANSI/BHMA standards, performance requirements, and certification programs for commercial and residential builders hardware. To learn more and share: https://bit.ly/3D4L7si

This Friday, September 27, SGH’s Colleen Stuber-Zukanovic, AIA, LEED AP, BECxP will review design and construction considerations for building enclosure commissioning (BECx) projects: https://lnkd.in/g-rmkZ_b In her talk, she will identify common design, construction, and maintenance issues; highlight tools and approaches that can improve the overall process of designing and constructing building enclosures; and distinguish how enhanced third-party quality control during the construction phase can help reduce rework by detecting issues early.

1. Understand RIBA’s Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report response. 2. Digest and understand the legislative regime. 3. Top up your competence - minimum of 35 hours CPD each year. 4. Demonstrate your competence to clients - there are various ways. 5. Be confident in your services - must display necessary behaviours. 6. Roles and responsibilities - drastic need for clarity within a project (the report highlighted). #Grenfell #Competence #Technicalguidance #Regulatoryoversight #BuildingSafetyAct #BuildingRegulations #Client #Dutyholders #PrincipalDesigner #Designer #PrincipalContractor #Contractor #CPD #SKEB #Standards #BuildingSafety

Six actions architects can take in the wake of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report ⬇️ Industry competence, technical guidance and regulatory oversight are the main themes in RIBA’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report: https://ow.ly/ytVg50UHOFF