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Become a sponsor for the APS National Conference 2026

The APS National Conference is returning in person in response to strong demand from our community. We are excited to bring members together once again for connection, networking, and knowledge sharing.

APS announces two new board appointments

Joining the APS Board are two vastly experienced construction industry professionals - Stefan Mordue, a Chartered Architect and Senior Manager for Education and Partnerships at infrastructure engineering software business, Bentley Systems, and Stewart McArthur, an independent construction assessor at Bureau Veritas, the renowned testing, inspection and certification business.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 16th February)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 9th February)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

Principal Designer Building Regulations (England) Questionnaire

The ICSG Principal Designer working group has found that there is not a consistent understanding of the role and duties of the Principal Designer (BR), so they have created a questionnaire to gather feedback.

APS Weekly Update – w/c 2 February 2026

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

APS Weekly Update - w/c 26 January 2026

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

January building safety publications in Scotland- two handbooks and a call for evidence

The Scottish Building Safety Division recently published two handbooks to support their developing Compliance Plan Approach, in addition to a call for evidence on fire to further improve Building Standards.

APS Weekly Update - W/C 19 January 2026

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

APS Plants a Tree for Every New Member as Part of Its Sustainability Commitment

Sustainability isn’t just a future goal for APS; it’s a present-day responsibility. As part of its environmental strategy, APS plants a tree for every new member, turning organisational growth into a tangible, positive environmental impact.