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The ATLG - Architectural Technical Leads Group welcomes the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its critical recommendations for the design and construction industry. After reviewing its contents, ATLG have released an open letter in support of the recommendations of the Report. Endorsed by 62 UK practices—including 22 from the AJ100 list— the practices endorsing the open letter employ constitute more than 20% of the Architects’ Journal 100. Ben Oram, our Head of Technical and Chair of the ATLG, has been at the forefront of these discussions. The key outcomes outlined in the letter include: 1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance Read the full letter and see the list of endorsing practices here: www.atlg.uk/#Publications

As a member of the ATLG - Architectural Technical Leads Group, Supervene Architects is a signatory to the open letter published by ATLG in response to the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report.   The ATLG welcomes the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its recommendations for the design and construction industry. The ATLG have been discussing its contents and have now released an open letter in support of the recommendations of the Report.   The open letter is endorsed by 62 UK practices, they constitute over 20% of the AJ100 list - 22 practices, with over 2500 qualified architects   We urge our industry and government to support the recommendations in the report by taking the actions in the open letter. The key actions in the letter are listed below.   Read the full letter and list of endorsing practices at www.atlg.uk/#Publications   1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance

Grenfell report: RIBA calls for principal contractors licencing scheme. The Royal Institute of British Architects is recommending the creation of a licencing scheme for principal contractors https://bit.ly/3Ci7yKE

As a member of the Architectural Technical Leads Group (ATLG), White Ink Architects is a signatory to the open letter published by ATLG in response to the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report.   The ATLG welcomes the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its recommendations for the design and construction industry. The ATLG have been discussing its contents and have now released an open letter in support of the recommendations of the Report.   The open letter is endorsed by 62 UK practices, they constitute over 20% of the AJ100 list - 22 practices, with over 2500 qualified architects   We urge our industry and government to support the recommendations in the report by taking the actions in the open letter. The key actions in the letter are listed below.   Read the full letter and list of endorsing practices at www.atlg.uk/#Publications   1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance

The ATLG - Architectural Technical Leads Group welcomes the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its recommendations for the design and construction industry. The ATLG have been discussing its contents and has now released an open letter in support of the recommendations of the Report.  The open letter is endorsed by 62 UK practices, they constitute over 20% of the AJ100 list - 22 practices, with over 2500 qualified architects. We urge our industry and government to support the recommendations in the report by taking the actions in the open letter. The key actions in the letter are listed below.  Read the full letter and list of endorsing practices at  https://buff.ly/411Vc3q  1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance #CorstorphineWright #BuildingSafetyAct #GrenfellReport

Book name: Seismic Conceptual Design of buildings- Basic principles for engineers, architects, building owners, and authorities

Planning Permission Approved for Formation of Hardstanding and Alteration to Gates. https://lnkd.in/gwq-XYxb #planningapproval #planningpermission #planningconsultants #townplanning #townplanner #architecturedesign #architects #architect #HappyDeveloping

The Association of Consultant Architects is proud to have launched the Building Safety Act Principal Designer Register for architects. Following the Grenfell Tower fire, the government updated the building safety regulations requiring a Principal Designer for Building Regulations on all building projects. The ACA has reviewed the competence required to undertake the new Principal Designer role set up by the Building Safety Act, concluding that the architect is best placed to carry it out. The Act requires that it has to be done by the designer in control of the design phase of the project. In order to assist clients and others with responsibility for appointing a Principal Designer, the ACA has created a register: www.PrincipalDesigner.uk. This will allow them to confirm that the architect appointed to the project has the required qualifications and competences to fulfil the BSA Principal Designer role. They can search the register by name, practice name or post code.  Architects have to be principals or directors of their practice and can register very simply provided that they are ACA members. This allows their practice to undertake the role. Membership of the ACA is free for registered architects who are directors or principals: they join at https://lnkd.in/ewxWDuQW Architects register at www.PrincipalDesigner.uk for an annual fee of £100 plus VAT. ACA President Patrick Inglis says: "The new regulations make the client responsible for appointing suitably qualified entities to the new roles of principal designer and principal contractor. I am delighted that the ACA has launched the principal designer register for architects. This will allow ACA members to register as principal designer for building regulations and will allow their clients, potential clients and others to find them in the Register". For more information, visit PrincipalDesigner.uk.

Are you ready for the growing demand for principal designers under the Building Safety Act (BSA)? The Building Safety Act (BSA) came into effect on October 1st, 2023, bringing major changes to architectural safety standards, especially for high-risk buildings. This legislation introduces new challenges and responsibilities for developers and building owners, including stricter regulations and increased liability risks. To navigate these changes, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has created a specialised register and course for Principal Designers. Certification through this programme ensures a streamlined assessment of a designer's expertise, making compliance more straightforward. At FRAME, we're at the forefront of this industry shift. Our consultants, Ella Quinnen and Sarah Anderson, are actively recruiting Principal Designers to meet the rising demand. Discover more about this evolving landscape in our latest LinkedIn newsletter: https://lnkd.in/emjfMxFW #BuildingSafetyAct #PrincipalDesigner #Architecture #RIBA #BuildingRegulations #CareerOpportunities #LinkedInNewsletter #FRAME25 #FaststreamGroup25

HSVP cracks down on 18 architects for issuing illegal occupancy certificates, underscoring the need for stricter adherence to building regulations and accountability in the construction industry. For more information, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/g-3it2rw #therealtytoday #therealtytodaynews #therealtytodayupdates #HSVP #RealEstate #Architects #IllegalOCs #BuildingRegulations #ConstructionCompliance #HaryanaRealEstate #CouncilOfArchitecture #SelfCertification #FAR #EDC #BuildingNorms #RealEstateScandal #RegulatoryAction #RealEstateTrends