Accreditation

Being a RIBA Chartered Practice provides a quality assurance to potential clients and the wider construction industry. Accreditation to the scheme confirms that our business is committed to excellence in design and service delivery.

RIBA Chartered Practices work to a common set of standards. Our clients can expect a high quality service. RIBA Chartered Practices participating in the scheme gain from better management systems and business information, improved employment support and marketing promotion.

RIBA Chartered Practices are the only practices to be endorsed and promoted by the RIBA. RIBA Client Services works directly with clients and Chartered Practices to accurately match the project requirements to meet the needs of each client with the expertise of the relevant Chartered Practice/s.

The AABC register was set up in 2002 and applies to “Architects Accredited in Building Conservation”. The accreditation can only be held by individuals; within the practice Amanda Le Page holds the AABC accreditation. Certain conservation grant giving bodies such as English Heritage insist that the lead architect has AABC accreditation. Like Amanda, others in the practice also have post graduate conservation qualifications.

To be accepted on the register architects are rigorously assessed on their individual knowledge and experience in conservation work. Assessment is by peers in a team which also includes a knowledgeable non-architect to ensure an element of public participation. In addition membership of the register must be renewed every five years to ensure continued learning and standards.