Our membership is involved in all aspects of the construction industry and often form part of the team of professionals on all types of projects.
RIAI Architectural Technologists are recognised as professional partners to Architects in the delivery of exemplary buildings in Ireland and worldwide.
[4] However, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland has always prevented its technician members to provide a full architectural service.
Many qualified architectural technologists believe that a conflict of interest exists, that the RIAI represents architects and cannot adequately defend the interests of architectural technologists: "The RIAI acts as the Registration Body and Competent Authority for "Architects" in Ireland and only provides support services for Irish AT'".
Chartered members of CIAT (MCIAT) are qualified and recognised to lead a project from inception through to completion.
[6] CIAT is now challenging the Building Control Regulations 2014, which are depriving its members from providing full architectural services in Ireland.
[7] The Irish Government appears to have no valid reason to prevent CIAT members from practising in Ireland.
The restrictions imposed on members of the CIAT are viewed as anti-competitive and in breach of European Law for free movement of services.