{"id":46769,"date":"2026-05-19T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46769"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:55:53","slug":"ihbc-hesprs-news-from-the-sector-arbs-rap-to-strengthen-routes-to-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46769","title":{"rendered":"IHBC HESPR\u2019s \u2018News from the Sector\u2019: ARB\u2019s \u2018RAP\u2026 to strengthen routes to registration\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHBC\u2019s heritage business register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/\">HESPR<\/a> \u2013 our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/\">Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition<\/a> quality assurance scheme for heritage services \u2013 emails members weekly \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/resources\/HESPR-News-&amp;-Tender-Alert.pdf\">News and Tender Alerts<\/a>\u2019, and this week features the <em>ARB <\/em>on its new Registration Assurance Process (RAP), \u2018to strengthen routes to registration\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/\">SEE MORE ON HESPR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/#join\">JOIN HESPR, FROM \u00a3145PA (TO 2 EMPLOYEES)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/resources\/HESPR-News-&amp;-Tender-Alert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download sample weekly alert<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ARB writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has approved a new Registration Assurance Process (RAP) that will modernise how architects join and return to the Register, while maintaining the standards the public expects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RAP introduces a clearer and more structured approach for confirming that applicants meet ARB\u2019s competence requirements, including new routes for applicants whose circumstances do not fit the traditional qualification pathway&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RAP forms part of ARB\u2019s wider programme of reforms to routes to registration. It supports ARB\u2019s move to a competence-based regulatory framework aligned with its Academic Outcomes and Practice Outcomes&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arb.org.uk\/arb-introduces-new-registration-assurance-process-to-strengthen-routes-to-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IHBC Pre-School CPD Webinars: UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engagement, (mis)understanding and outreach<\/strong><em>:<\/em><em> <\/em>Do we have the education and skills we need to plan for Adaptive re-use? with <strong>Professor John Sturzaker<\/strong> FRTPI, Director of Careers, Education &amp; Planning Aid England at the Royal Town Planning Institute &amp; <strong>Dr Alison McCandlish<\/strong> MRTPI IHBC, Lecturer in City Planning at the University of Glasgow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>&nbsp;The RTPI is a friend of the School<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Buildings, New Rules:<\/strong> <em>Navigating Building Control and Regulations for Adaptive Reuse<\/em><em> <\/em>with Anthony Gwynne &amp; Prof. John Edwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhancing Adaptive Reuse:<\/strong> <em>An exploration of heritage architectural intervention in international contexts<\/em><em> <\/em>with Alina Holyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newcastle2026.ihbc.org.uk\/continuing-professional-development-cpd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIND OUT MORE HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If you have any queries please contact Angharad Hart, Education &amp; Outreach Executive Officer at <a href=\"mailto:a.hart@ihbc.org.uk?subject=Pre%20School%20Webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a.hart@ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join us online on Friday 19 June for the<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>IHBC Virtual Day School 2026<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the in-person Full School and Day School are now fully booked we&#8217;d love you to join us online and remember that your <strong>company colleagues<\/strong> can book the <strong>Virtual School <\/strong>at the member rate of \u00a342 \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a full programme on &#8216;Adaptive reuse&#8217; led by knowledgeable speakers, and up to 7 hours of CPD, the IHBC Virtual Day School is an opportunity not to be missed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/5569589797463935829\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1-1024x131.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1-1024x131.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1-300x38.png 300w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1-768x98.png 768w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1-1536x196.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picture1.png 1637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For offer code and details, just contact your company\u2019s HESPR Designated Service Adviser, as listed on your company\u2019s HESPR page, or email IHBC at <a href=\"mailto:contact@ihbc.org.uk\">contact@ihbc.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designingbuildings.co.uk\/wiki\/A_carbon_case_for_indigenous_slate\">HERE<\/a>, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designingbuildings.co.uk\/wiki\/Conservation_wiki\">IHBC\u2019s Conservation Wiki<\/a> and ion Context\u2019s archive <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/context\/185\/28\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more on <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/cont_arch\/?p=1584\">Context<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a free promotion of your tendering opportunities and work needs to the IHBC\u2019s HESPR members, please send details and links to Joanna at <a href=\"mailto:contact@ihbc.org.uk\">contact@ihbc.org.uk<\/a>, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenders can also be advertised for a fee with <a href=\"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/jobsetc\/\"><em>IHBC Jobs etc<\/em><\/a>, including a targeted email to 2500+ recipients as well as full coverage on our NewsBlog alerts and social platforms (membership and followers c.25,000) and websites with c. 250,000 visits a month. Contact Joanna at <a href=\"mailto:contact@ihbc.org.uk\">contact@ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHBC\u2019s heritage business register HESPR \u2013 our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services \u2013 emails members weekly \u2018News and Tender Alerts\u2019, and this week features the ARB on its new Registration Assurance Process (RAP), \u2018to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46769\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[18,23,29,601,22],"class_list":["post-46769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ihbc-newsblog","tag-conservation","tag-expertise","tag-heritage","tag-hespr","tag-skills"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=46769"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46770,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46769\/revisions\/46770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=46769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=46769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=46769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}