The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is an internationally recognised body for the advancement of architecture. Each year RIBA host a series of CPD Roadshows across the United Kingdom, providing a unique opportunity for construction and design professionals to learn from members of the RIBA CPD Providers Network. As well as providing RIBA approved CPD, the Providers share their knowledge and expertise on a range of innovation products and latest technologies in the world of architecture.
Here we explore the top 5 reasons to attend these RIBA Roadshows, but first we explain why it could be necessary for you.
What is CPD?
CPD is also known as Continuous Professional Development, something that all professionals are now expected to, and often required to undertake as a form of lifelong learning. With the construction industry ever changing, with new innovations and technology, CPD within this industry is paramount.
What is RIBA CPD?
As in most professions, partaking in CPD is obligatory for Chartered architects. For the members of the RIBA Core Curriculum, key architectural skills are covered in a variety of learning activities. Chartered members are obliged to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of their yearly 35 hours CPD from this curriculum, with two hours of CPD time in each of ten key topics.
What does the RIBA Roadshow involve?
This is largely up to you! You can book up to five one-hour sessions during the day long roadshow. All sessions are accredited under the new RIBA Core Curriculum and include:
- Architecture for social purpose
- Health, safety and wellbeing
- Business, clients and services
- Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance
- Procurement and contracts
- Sustainable architecture
- Inclusive environments
- Places, planning and communities
- Building conservation and heritage
- Design, construction and technology
Each session is delivered by a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, an industry force of about 550 companies and advisory organisations.
Why should you attend?
Aside from all CPD presentations being RIBA-approved, and each being delivered by RIBA CPD Providers Network, attendance is completely free with lunch and refreshments provided! You also have the opportunity to network with fellow industry professionals, and have the chance to pick their brains on all things construction and architecture.
If you are looking into flooring materials for example, you can pick the brains of leading flooring experts Flowcrete UK during the roadshow at etc. Venues, Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate Court, 4-12 Norton Folgate E1 6DQ London next month! Flowcrete will be advising on specifying seamless resin terrazzo during this event, and will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.
Where are the Roadshows taking place?
Edinburgh – 25th October
York – 1st November
Cambridge – 15th November
Bristol – 22nd November
London – 29th November
What are you waiting for? Book your place now.
