The RIBA Learning & Skills Client Forum provides a framework in which the opinions and interests of those who commission Further Education and Lifelong Learning buildings can be voiced, debated and then learned from by other clients and by building professionals. Through its programme of quarterly meetings and annual conferences, the group aims to promote communication and knowledge across the industry, whilst demonstrating that added value can be achieved through design quality.
Each Client Forum is led by a partnership made up of the Chair and Vice-Chair, who represent the client, and the Convenor, who represents architects. The RIBA LSC Forum has recently appointed Andy Wilson, Principal of Westminster Kingsway College as Chair. Liz Rushton, Principal of West Herts college acts as Vice-Chair. John Bryan from Bond Bryan partnership has recently been elected as Convenor. The forum membership is made up of college representatives and architectural practices experienced in the FE sector, as well as Learning & Skills Council and Association of College’s officials.