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The final event of the Skills for Success series, the YAPF presents an examination of communication in practice.

​Join us for the RIBA North East Research & Innovation Forum's Interactive Workshops to further your understanding of how research can enhance and benefit architectural practices. The event is a great opportunity to bring together North East practitioners and the universities of Newcastle and Northumbria.

​The Government says we need 300,000 new homes a year: that's a tall order. Private housebuilders, housing associations and local authorities are charged with their delivery. So what's their vision and how are they going to do it?

Architects need a strategy to secure new clients and develop a good relationship leading to repeat work. This seminar will show you how to improve your chances of securing more work, even when the competition is more experienced and have, on the face of it, better credentials.

​Join us for a tour of the City Pool and Turkish Baths with Alan Rees from Napper Architects. Napper were appointed by Fusion Lifestyle, the charity behind the redevelopment and have been working with them in bringing the historic civic building back to life. Currently under construction, the building is going through a £5m transformation with a planned opening by Spring 2019.

By attending this seminar, you will gain increased awareness of key considerations in managing projects, including proactively managing risks, change and quality. This seminar will cover key project management principles and processes linked to the project lifecycle, communication, phases, scope and deliverables, alongside benefits and outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Post-Grenfell, the Independent Review of Building Regulations and fire safety made clear that the regulatory framework and fire safety processes are unfit for purpose. The construction industry must change its culture and this seminar will question existing complacencies, offering a common-sense protocol to achieve this objective.

Looking at safety through specification and detailing by focussing on the principles of the Designer responsibilities and the importance of drawings and specifications in the delivery of a project, this seminar will analyse how the safe approach used at design stage can have an impact on the building when in use.

​​​Are you looking to advance your knowledge and understanding of the new RIBA Services Contracts and RIBA Building Contracts? The RIBA Contracts CPD Day will broaden your knowledge and provide you with a better understanding of the overall procurement framework, the architect/consultant’s role and help you ensure that you choose the right form of contract.

This interactive seminar will explore how to work with community stakeholders and clients through collaborative design processes. Exploring design engagement from a range of perspectives through case studies, discussion and hands-on activities, this session will provide you with practical tools and approaches to use in your own work.