Resources

Register of RIBA accredited Client Advisers, who are experienced architects that can provide impartial and informed advice from the earliest stages of your project.

RIBA has prepared a set of ‘12 Golden Rules’, which architects can refer to when preparing or checking a form of appointment.

Chartered Members can be referred to specialist practice consultants on legal and technical issues for free 15 minute consultations.

The RIBA Plan of Work is the definitive model for the design and construction process of buildings. Download the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview for the complete guidance.

This professional indemnity (PI) insurance guide, exclusive to RIBA Members, is the first of its kind to inform the modern architect or designer of the world of complaints, claims, legal liability, and insurance.

The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) in collaboration with the RIBA have developed a Security Overlay to provide guidance on implementing security focussed design through each RIBA Plan of Work Stage to enable informed decision making at the right time and order, to enable practical guidance on the best ways to embrace security.

The RIBA Chartered Practice Sustainable Business Development Toolkit provides practical help to on how to measure and improve environmental, social, and ethical business impacts both in their inward and outward-facing professional activities.

A guide to finding, appointing and working with an architect based on the questions we are asked the most.

The next report in our Design Matters series highlights the benefits of using RIBA Competitions.

The architect's standard framework for running architectural projects and administering construction contracts. This digital version of the 9th edition is available for RIBA Members.