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News

The latest news and important updates from the RIAS.

RIAS confirm 2021 and 2022 Awards programme plans

RIAS Call for Student/Associate Council Members

Building Regulations and Fire Safety in Scotland

RIAS Awards Showcase Now Live!

The RIAS Awards 2020 showcase is now live! This celebrates the eighteen shortlisted projects for the 2020 RIAS Awards.

View the showcase here: http://www.riasshowcase.org.uk/

RIAS responds to consultations

The RIAS has recently submitted formal responses on PRE-LEGISLATIVE SCRUTINY OF THE BUILDING SAFETY BILL 2020 and the UK INTERNAL MARKET BILL 2020 to UK government/ Scottish Government.

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 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 3rd December 2020

The RIAS is compiling information for members and will post regular details to support you in accessing information.

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).