ARB exhibited at the Glasgow Homebuilding and Renovating Show on Saturday 20 May and Sunday 21 May 2017 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).  There are over 3,000 architects in Scotland, with over 1,000 of these located in Glasgow.  We were keen to attend the show to inform consumers about the Register of Architects and to help the public make informed choices about who they engage.  We received a warm welcome from visitors with consumers asking us for advice on a range of matters.

Exhibitions such as these represent a unique opportunity to meet a key group of stakeholders who are considering undertaking renovation or self-build projects.  We inform visitors to our stand about the Register, the fact that architect is a protected title as well as explaining the role of the regulator.  We receive questions about how to check individuals are registered, what to discuss at an initial meeting as well as queries from students about recognised courses and people asking for advice regarding professional conduct matters.

Our attendance is always well received and here are a few quotes from people we spoke to when we exhibited at the NEC in Birmingham in March of this year.

‘I think it’s a good thing to get the word out about that.’
Mrs Charles, Derbyshire

‘Now I know the most important question is – Are they an architect?’
Mrs Christian, Devon

Later this year, from 22-24 September, we will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at Excel in London.  To find more about this please click here.