We exhibited at Grand Designs Live at the NEC in Birmingham from 8-11 October 2015. We received a very positive response from members of the public and handed out around 800 copies of our popular ‘Meeting your architect’ form. We were also visited by architects and students who welcomed our attendance at this event. We answered various questions from all stakeholders and gave advice on a range of matters.

Many visitors asked about finding an architect and we were able to demonstrate the online Register, and to explain the benefits of using an architect. The architects who stopped at our stand were pleased that we were at the show to inform visitors about the protected title and the statutory Register.

As part of our core regulatory focus to inform and protect the public, we are planning to exhibit at Grand Designs Live and two of the Home Building and Renovating Shows in 2016.