Study by Topic

Ten professional
practice pillars

Every topic maps to the ARB/RIBA professional criteria (PC1–PC5) and is covered across podcasts, diagrams, flashcards, study guides, and mock exam scenarios.

Criteria covered:
PC1Professionalism
PC2Clients, Users & Stakeholders
PC3Legal Framework & Obligations
PC4Practice & Management
PC5Building Procurement
PC3PC5
01

Contracts & Administration

JCT forms, contract administrator role, interim certificates, instructions, variations, and claims management.

Key references

JCT Standard Building Contract 2024JCT Intermediate 2024+3 more
5 guides15 diagrams5 episodes
PC1PC3
02

CDM & Health and Safety

CDM 2015 duty holder roles, Principal Designer obligations, design risk management, and welfare requirements.

Key references

CDM Regulations 2015HSE L153 Guidance+2 more
2 guides4 diagrams2 episodes
PC3PC5
03

Procurement & Fees

Procurement route selection, JCT contract suite, fee structures, cost-quality-time trade-offs, and tendering.

Key references

JCT Design and Build 2024JCT CM 2024+3 more
3 guides5 diagrams2 episodes
PC1PC2
04

Planning & Law

Planning process, development control, statutory consultees, enforcement, appeals, and the new Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

Key references

TCPA 1990NPPF 2024+3 more
1 guides3 diagrams2 episodes
PC1PC2
05

Professional Conduct & Ethics

ARB Code 2025, RIBA Code of Conduct, ethical obligations, conflicts of interest, and professional competence.

Key references

ARB Architects Code 2025RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019+1 more
2 guides3 diagrams2 episodes
PC2PC3
06

Regulations & Standards

Building Regulations 2010, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, gateways, and compliance management.

Key references

Building Regulations 2010Building Safety Act 2022+3 more
3 guides4 diagrams1 episodes
PC1PC4
07

Practice Management

Office setup, fee control, risk management, QA systems, staffing, and practice business structures.

Key references

ARB Code Standard 7 (PII)Employers' Liability Act 1969+2 more
1 guides4 diagrams3 episodes
PC3PC5
08

Appointments & Fees

RIBA PSC 2020 forms, bespoke appointments, scope definition, liability caps, PI insurance, and net contribution clauses.

Key references

RIBA PSC 2020 (all forms)CIC Novation Agreement 2018+2 more
4 guides6 diagrams4 episodes
PC2PC3
09

Law

Contract law fundamentals, tort of negligence, professional liability, dispute resolution, and statutory obligations.

Key references

Limitation Act 1980Latent Damage Act 1986+3 more
3 guides6 diagrams3 episodes
PC3PC4
10

Project Stages & Process

RIBA Plan of Work stages, employer's requirements, milestone deliverables, design freeze, and handover.

Key references

RIBA Plan of Work 2020NBS Chorus / NBS Specification+2 more
1 guides2 diagrams1 episodes