The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has today launched its third and final public consultation on draft guidance underpinning a new Code of Conduct and Practice for Architects.
RSUA responded to ARB’s first and second tranches of guidance in April and July 2025 respectively, as well as to an overarching consultation on the Code of Conduct and Practice in December 2024.
The Code is based on six Standards, each accompanied by examples of appropriate behaviours. The Standards are intended to be supported by guidance, and a list of guidance topics was published as part of the consultation process.
New consultation on the Code’s draft guidance
After the first and second tranches, ARB is now seeking feedback on the last five of the eventual 11 guidance documents.
These documents are:
Subject to the outcome of the consultation, these documents will be published alongside the Code later this year.
The deadline for responses is Thursday 14 May 2026.
Further engagement
RSUA is forming a response to this consultation. To share your views, please contact Curtis Large, RSUA Policy and Public Affairs Officer, at curtis@rsua.org.uk
