The RIBA has announced what it says may be the biggest shake-up of the profession since the 1950s, partly in response to government pressure after the Grenfell tragedy and growing concern about the climate. The institute is set to introduce four mandatory competences and architects could face reaccreditation every five years in return for the right to use the letters RIBA after their name. At the same time architecture schools are likely to be required to place greater emphasis on technical skills. The RIBA is also looking to add accreditation of further specialisms to its remit - such as for the new principal designer role ushered in by the Building Safety Bill - in a similar way to its register of conservation architects.
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