RIAS Demands Reforms to Council Procurement, Citing Safety Concerns

RIAS demands reforms to council procurement, citing safety concerns

The Architects’ Journal RIAS demands reforms to council procurement, citing safety concerns The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is seeking to meet council leaders to discuss ‘serious concerns about how local authorities are procuring buildings’The post RIAS demands reforms to council procurement, citing safety concerns appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Will Ing

RIAS raise the alarm over an insidious 'race to the bottom' on procurement : July 2025 : News : Architecture in profile the building environment in Scotland - Urban Realm

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has warned of grave consequences in a 'race to the bottom' on procurement that risks undermining the safety and design of public buildings. Singling out local authorities for prioritising cost above all else the architects' body has written an open letter to council leaders, drawing their attention to recent examples of high-risk,...