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News

The latest news and important updates from the RIAS.

Scottish Construction Leadership Forum releases recovery plan in consultation with industry

Scotland’s Construction Leadership Forum seeks feedback into newly launched industry recovery plan

RIBA President Announced

Simon Allford has been elected the next President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

RIAS Pandemic Impacts - Reflections from Retired Members

Thank you to all Retired Members who responded to the Surveys to allow RIAS to understand the impacts of Covid C-19 and Lockdown on their lives. A summary of the findings can be viewed here.

Business Readiness Bulletin – The UK transition

RIAS CONVENTION 2020, WITH THE GRAIN

Programme announced and tickets now on sale!

RIAS Pandemic Impacts- Looking Ahead

Thank you to all of you who responded to the surveys to determine the impacts of Covid 19 and Lockdown on our Members and Practices. A summary of the findings can be viewed HERE.

New animation outlines benefits of certification in Scotland’s post-pandemic construction landscape

Scotland’s building standards scheme providers, of which RIAS-Regs is a key member, have released a new animation explaining the vital role of certification to Scotland’s construction sector.

Warning: Email Scam

Titles; 'Re: Quote'

A number of our members and the RIAS membership department have received the following email which is a SCAM - do not open dropbox link;

RIAS Elects Youngest Ever Candidate as President

Christina Gaiger FRIAS has been elected the next President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Christina took over from Robin Webster OBE at the Incorporation’s AGM on 30th June 2020 (this took place as a virtual event and a recording of it can be viewed below). Christina will serve as President initially for one year, with the option to submit for re-election for a further year

Q&A for Businesses & Employees

Updated 19th June 2020

The RIAS has prepared the following Q&A around support for businesses and employees. We are monitoring updates and will continue to share these with you via the RIAS website.

RIAS Business and Practice Bulletin

Updated 13th August 2020

The RIAS is compiling information for members and will post regular details to support you in accessing information. Further details and information are also posted to the UK Government Business Bulletin updates also on the RIAS Website.

UK Government / Scottish Government Business Advice

Updated 28 August 2020

The latest bulletins and updates from the Scottish and UK Government.

RIAS Staff and HQ Access

The RIAS are committed to ensuring all our members and friends can access our service as normal. Our staff remain fully available for you via email. More information is given below.

RIAS/RIBA Awards 2020 - Shortlist Announced

The RIAS Awards and Doolan Award processes are currently postponed due to Covid-19

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced an 18 strong shortlist for its 2020 awards (from 80 entries).