CIAT and RIBA are delighted to announce the success of its application to the Communities and Local Government (CLG) to offer an Accreditation Scheme for Energy Assessors of newly constructed dwellings.

CIAT, in conjunction with RIBA, is developing an Accreditation Scheme for Newly Constructed Dwellings (entitled Architectural-EPC) to recognise those members of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) who have significant and relevant experience of domestic energy assessment and to accredit them as having achieved competence in this work. This is in line with the requirements for approval of Accreditation Schemes set out by the CLG and the National Occupational Standards developed by Asset Skills.

Energy Performance Certificates: From 6th April 2008 all newly constructed dwellings will require an Energy Performance Certificate on completion. Article 10 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires the energy performance of buildings to be measured using an approved methodology. In the UK this methodology is SAP in the case of new domestic buildings. The SAP calculations must be carried out by qualified and/or accredited experts, whose independence is to be guaranteed on the basis of objective criteria. These criteria are met by membership of Architectural-EPC.

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) represents over 8,000 professionals working and studying in the field of Architectural Technology. CIAT is internationally recognised as the qualifying body for Chartered Architectural Technologists (MCIAT) and Architectural Technicians (TCIAT).

The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession. We provide support for our 40,500 members worldwide in the form of training, technical services, publications and events.