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This week is Part 3 of running through the RIBA Spring 2026 examination past paper. This week we cover Questions 6 & 7.
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This week is Part 2 of running through the RIBA Spring 2026 examination past paper. This week we cover Questions 3, 4 & 5.
Tune in next week for Questions 6 & 7!
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This week I will be running through the RIBA Spring 2026 examination past paper to give you a better insight of things to look out for and how you can start to answer the exam questions.
I want to ensure I capture as much detail as possible to provide you with the best guidance so I will be covering Questions 1 & 2 in today’s episode and will follow up with the rest of the questions in a series of follow-up episodes capturing all 10 questions.
Tune in next week for Questions 3, 4 & 5!
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This week we will be talking about Regulation 38. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services & PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/regulation/38https://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/regulation-38/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, what it is, who it applies to, and what it means in practice for architects. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services & PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/contentshttps://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-workplace/fire-safety-law-explained/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about Building Notices and how the process relating to Building Regulations applications is adapting to a post Building Safety Act system. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/do-building-notices-have-a-place-alongside-the-building-safety-act/https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/plan-approval-requirements-for-new-builds-and-fire-safety-order-buildings/plan-approval-requirements-for-new-builds-and-fire-safety-order-buildingsThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the consultation proposal on changes and updates to Approved Document B. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/approved-document-b-how-can-architects-shape-the-future-of-building-safety/https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/bsr/review-of-approved-document-b-fire-safety/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the ARB’s new draft guidance notes released for public consultation. This episode content meets PC1 - Professionalism of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://arb.citizenspace.com/policy-and-communications/consultation-on-draft-guidance-for-the-architects/https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Building-safety-guidance-document.pdfhttps://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sustainability-guidance-document.pdfhttps://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Leadership-guidance-document.pdfhttps://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/EDI-guidance-document.pdfhttps://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Mentoring-guidance-document.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the Building Safety Regulator’s 2026-2027 plan. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/inside-the-building-safety-regulators-2026-plan/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-regulator-strategic-plan-2026-to-2027/building-safety-regulator-strategic-plan-2026-to-2027https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691dedb2513046b952c500c1/bsr-building-safety-regulator-strategic-plan-2023-2026.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the latest updates on the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/future-homes-and-building-standards-explainer/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c13592bb0dfe55b83e4b85/Future_Homes_and_Buildings_Standards_Consultation_Response.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the RIBA pilot Climate Literacy Test. This episode content meets PC1 - Professionalism and PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/what-architects-need-to-know-about-the-new-pilot-climate-literacy-test/https://riba-academy.architecture.com/ilp/pages/description.jsf#/users/@self/courses/5216129/descriptionhttps://riba-academy.architecture.com/ilp/pages/description.jsf#/users/@self/catalogues/150435/courses/2092107/descriptionhttps://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/mandatory-competences/https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/the-way-ahead/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the UK government’s consultation on AI and copyright. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services and PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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UK Government Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (March 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-and-impact-assessment-on-copyright-and-artificial-intelligenceRIBA — What should architects know about the government's new copyright and AI report? (March 2026): https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/architects-and-the-governments-new-copyright-ai-report/RIBA AI Report 2025: https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/ai-report/riba-ai-report-2025/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week is a follow up episode from episode 135 covering Version 1 of UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. This episode content meets PC3 - Legla Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard — Version 1 download: https://www.nzcbuildings.co.uk/the-standardVerification information and Verification Primer: https://www.nzcbuildings.co.uk/verificationRIBA professional feature — Version 1 explained: https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/uk-net-zero-carbon-buildings-standard-explained/RIBA professional feature — What does in-use performance mean?: https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/uk-net-zero-carbon-buildings-standard-what-does-in-use-performance-mean/CIBSE — Version 1 launch: https://www.cibse.org/policy-advocacy/news/the-uk-net-zero-carbon-buildings-standard-version-1-is-here/https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/how-the-uk-net-zero-carbon-buildings-standard-works-for-architects/?utm_campaign=27/01/2026 Editor's cut&utm_content=How the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard works for architects&utm_term=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Adestra
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This week we will be talking about the new Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance, published for consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in January 2026. This episode content meets PC1 - Professionalism & PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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Draft Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance (January 2026): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696a5c77e13af2b11d3b04a6/Design_and_placemaking_planning_practice_guidance_-_draft_for_consultation.pdfMHCLG Consultation Page: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/design-and-placemaking-planning-practice-guidanceRIBA: What architects can learn from the Design and Placemaking PPG: https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/what-architects-learn-from-the-design-and-placemaking-planning-practice-guidance/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about why skilled expertise is essential for heritage architecture projects, and how to position yourself as a specialist when working with private and corporate clients. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/why-is-skilled-expertise-essential-for-heritage-architecture-projects/ https://www.riba.org/explore/find-an-architect/conservation-register/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about the Employment Rights Act 2025. This episode content meets PC4 - Practice Management of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696fabb3c0f4afaa9536a0f2/employment-rights-act-2025-overview-factsheet.pdf https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-act-2025 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/36#:~:text=An%20Act%20to%20make%20provision,on%20employers%20in%20relation%20toThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we will be talking about what we mean by the term Contractor Design Portion. This episode content meets PC5 - Building Procurement of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.jctltd.co.uk/Books:
Guide to JCT Design & Build 2024 by Sarah Lupton & Manos StellakisGuide to JCT Standard Building Contract 2024 by Sarah Lupton & Manos StellakisGuide to JCT Intermediate Contract 2024 by Sarah Lupton & Manos StellakisThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we are going to discuss another of ARB’s latest updates on their proposed Corporate Strategy for 2026 to 2030 and what it means for practitioners, recent graduates and future candidates. This episode content meets PC1 - Professionalism & PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://arb.org.uk/about-arb/arbs-business-plan/corporate-strategy-2026-30/ https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ARB-Corporate-Strategy-2026-30-Online-version.pdf https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ARB-Business-Plan-2026.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we are going to discuss a deceptively simple question with big consequences: under the Building Safety Act and the new Building Regulations dutyholder regime, when the Principal Contractor is in place, who is actually responsible for specialist design compliance. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services & PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/building-safety-act-professional-features/building-safety-act-under-the-principal-contractor-who-is-responsible-for-specialist-design-compliance/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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This week we are going to walk through the Government’s latest consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, published in December 2025, and explore what it might mean for the built environment profession. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.
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https://www.riba.org/campaigns/share-your-views-on-changes-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/697b6bc6aacd0dc9777b4fd2/December_2025_NPPF_Consultation.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.
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