RIAS/ICHT CPD: Conservation Theory and Accreditation
About this Event
Thurs 04 June 2026 I ICHT Office, Stephens Street Street, IV2 3JP
Topic: Building conservation and heritage
Hours: 1
Presenters: Fiona Sinclair, Calum Maclean and Catriona Hill (Chair)
Join Inverness City Heritage Trust (ICHT)and The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) for a CPD session offering an overview of the RIAS conservation accreditation scheme. Advanced accredited architects, Fiona Sinclair, and Calum Maclean, will guide attendees through the scheme’s background, assessment criteria, the role of conservation theory in practice and the support available, including the RIAS pre-application mentoring scheme.
Designed for architects looking to advance their career in conservation, the session will provide practical insights into the accreditation process, demonstrate how theory underpins confident and informed design decisions, and highlight how accreditation can enhance professional development and recognition. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the accreditation pathway and its relevance to best practice in the care of the historic built environment.
Introductions and event Chair will be provided by ICHT. This session is being held in advance of the upcoming applicant deadline on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5pm.
Attendees may wish to familiarise themselves with the guidance on the RIAS website in advance of the event here: https://www.rias.org.uk/for-architects/conservation-accreditation.
You can view the online application form here: https://airtable.com/applQ2z0hr02myHYw/shreBGgAcGjmlLDSp.
Apply to take part in a pre-application mentoring scheme here: https://airtable.com/applQ2z0hr02myHYw/shrbVfzAWvPNegsv7 (please note the free mentoring scheme is available to RIAS members only).
Standard: £10 | Students: £5
Light Lunch provided.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:25 PM
RIAS Conservation Accreditation Overview - Fiona Sinclair
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:50 PM
Applicant Insight and Reflections - Calum Maclean
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Audience Q&A, Summary and close - Catriona Hill (Chair)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 5.00 to GBP 10.00
