The RIBA has revealed details of the first three areas in which chartered members will be required to demonstrate their professional competence every five years.

Last summer the RIBA announced what it said may be the biggest shake-up of the profession since the 1950s, partly in response to government pressure after the Grenfell tragedy and growing concern about the climate.

The institute said it was set to introduce four mandatory competences and architects could face reaccreditation every five years in return for the right to use the letters RIBA after their name.

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