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The DraftCheck Blog delivers practical insights, tools, and expert guidance to help architects and project teams stay compliant, efficient, and ahead of industry standards.
The Hidden Cost of Poor QA in Architecture
In fast-paced projects, quality assurance can slip behind delivery pressures — yet every missed check has a cost. From rework and compliance gaps to safety risks, poor QA undermines trust and performance. As highlighted by recent investigations under the Building Safety Act, consistent, documented review processes are now essential to safer, more accountable design practice.
Celebrating the Evolving Role of Architects
Architecture has always been about more than buildings. It is about people, places, and the responsibility we carry to shape safer, greener, and more inspiring environments. The Building Safety Act (BSA) and sustainability targets are not obstacles to our profession. They are milestones that show just how central architects have become to the delivery of resilient, future-ready buildings. These frameworks highlight what many of us have long known: architects are uniquely placed to lead coordination, safeguard compliance, and champion sustainability.
The Lead Designer’s Role: Beyond Standard Architectural Services
Too often in education (and even in practice), architecture is taught in isolation. We focus on design, but forget that a building only works when services, structures, fire, and acoustics all fit within the envelope. Coordination is not just admin — it’s risk management. Done well, it reduces errors, delays, and costs across the board.
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Mentoring in Architecture
Discover how DraftCheck templates help bridge the gap between university education and real-world architectural project delivery.
Practical response to RIBA’s “A Skilled-Up Future”
RIBA calls for upskilling architecture for safety, sustainability, and digital change. Here’s how checklists and QA tools help practices deliver.
Why Free Checklists Fall Short
FREE CHECKLISTS DON’T SAVE TIME — DRAFTCHECK REDUCES RISK AND WORKLOAD
A free checklist might save you a few minutes today. But what about searching for missing templates, reformatting for every project, chasing evidence trails before Gateway submission?
DraftCheck helps you work to recognised standards, document QA processes properly, provide clear evidence trails for audits and regulators.
Why It’s Time to Refresh Your QA Templates
Is your ISO 9001 QA documentation keeping up with the Building Safety Act & BIM 19650?
Many companies have ISO 9001 templates in place, but the regulatory landscape has changed. The Building Safety Act and BIM ISO 19650 standards now demand a higher level of traceability, collaboration, and compliance.
For architectural practices and designers, there is also a Professional Indemnity (PI) obligation to deliver work and services in line with these standards — the right templates and checklists dramatically reduce the risk of critical information being missed.
Quality and Risk Management in Architecture
Why Quality and Risk Management Matter in Architecture – and How DraftCheck Helps