Notices of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Ashworth Parks Architects
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 8 August, 2024
Date decision issued: 12 September 2024
Sanction Imposed: Public reprimand
Date of publication: 23 September 2024
Publication period: Six months
End of publication period: 23 March 2025
Overview decision:
On 8 August 2024 the RIBA Hearings Panel found Ashworth Parks Architects breached RIBA Byelaw 4, in that Ashworth Parks Architects acted in breach of Principle 2 and 3 of RIBA Code of Conduct and Practice 2021 (“the Code”). The Panel decided that the sanction for this be a public reprimand.
The RIBA Hearings Panel found Ashworth Parks Architects failed to:
- Principle 2, paragraph 1.9 - Advise their clients in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable if the Member’s assessment of the likelihood of achieving the client’s requirements and aspirations changes during the project.
- Principle 2, paragraph 4.1 - Keep their clients reasonably informed of the progress of a project, in writing where possible; inform their clients, in writing, of key decisions made on the client’s behalf; notify the client, in writing, of identifiable risks or circumstances which may adversely impact on the overall time, cost or quality of the project; and maintain appropriate records of the progress, circumstances and communications regarding a project.
- Principle 2, paragraph 2.1 - Ensure terms of appointment concerning their client were clear, agreed and recorded in writing before the commencement of any professional services.
- Principle 2, paragraph 2.8 - Include details of their written complaint’s procedure with the terms of appointment or make it clear that the written complaints procedure will be provided on request.
Principle 3, paragraph 8.2 - Provide written complaints procedure with the terms of appointment, or make it clear that in the terms of appointment that the written complaints procedure will be provided on request.
RIBA Member: Mr Matthew Beasley (20015291) of Margate Kent
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 14 August 2024
Date decision issued: 23 August 2024
Sanction Imposed: Suspension (six months)
Date of publication: 23 September 2024
Publication period: Six months
End of publication period: 23 March 2025
Overview decision:
Following a Hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee On 14 August 2024 the RIBA Hearings Panel found Mr Matthew Beasley was guilty of of breaching RIBA breach of Bylaw 5.1.7 of the RIBA Charter and Bylaws.
In that between 17-21 April 2023 he was found guilty of Unacceptable Professional Conduct by the Professional Conduct Committee of the Architects Registration Board, and was sanctioned with a Penalty Order in the sum of £2,500 in relation to the charges particularised in Appendix A.
By reason of the matters set out below, his actions are in breach of Bylaw 5.1.7 of the RIBA Charter and Bylaws.
Appendix A
The Professional Conduct Committee found the Registered Person guilty of unacceptable professional conduct (“UPC”) in that he:
(1) In or around January 2020 the Registered Person advised the client to enter into a contract with Company A without providing any and/or any adequate information and advice on the following:
a) Accurate details regarding the company name;
b) That Company A was a lettings business as opposed to an architectural practice;
c) That the Registered Person was neither a Director or employed by Company A;
(2) That architectural services on the client’s project would be undertaken, in whole or in part, by those employed by Company B;
(3) Any implications 1(d) might pose to the client’s ability to pursue a claim against Company A.
(4) The Registered Person’s actions at particulars 1(a) and/or 1(b) and/or 1(c) and/or 2 and/or 3:
a) were misleading; and
b) actions at particulars 1(c) and 3 lacked integrity.
and that by doing so, he acted in breach of Standards 1 and 3 of the Architects Code: Standards of Conduct and Practice 2017 (“the Code”).
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Matthew Beasley has been issued with suspension for a period of six months.
RIBA Member: Ms Annabelle Tugby (10344856) of Nether Alderley, Cheshire
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 10 May 2024
Date decision issued: 15 May 2024
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 21 June 2024
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 21 June 2026
Overview decision:
Following a Hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee On 10 May 2024 the RIBA Hearings Panel found Ms Annabelle Tugby was guilty of of breaching RIBA Byelaw 4.1in that she acted in breach of Standards 1, 4, 6 and 10 of the Architects Code: Standards of Conduct and Practice 2017 (“the Code”). in that she failed to:
- Manage her business competently
- Carry out her work faithfully and conscientiously
- Deal with issues and complaints appropriately
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Ms Tugby has been issued with a Public Reprimand.
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Blaine Cagney (20008912), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 16 August 2023
Date decision issued: 24 August 2023
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 21 September 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 21 September 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Cagney was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes) and (2019)
- A breach of sections 1.2 and 1.4 in that he made statements that were not honest, truthful and were motivated by self-interest during the investigation. He also made statements that were untrue and misleading. (2019)
- The Member made statements which were untrue, misleading, unfair to others or contrary to his professional knowledge in his PEDR that did not match his explanations to the Metropolitan Police, breaching section 1.3. (2005 (2016 edition) Code of Professional Conduct)
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr. Cagney has been issued with a Public Reprimand.
RIBA Member: Mr Olgierd J Miloszewicz (12749777), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 5 May 2023
Date decision issued: 11 May 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication date: 8 June 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 8 June 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Miloszewicz was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- A breach of Principle 2, section 2.1, 3.3, 3.4 and 4.1 in that he did not provide adequate terms of engagement to his Client and failed to progress the project in accordance with the agreed timescales. He did not adequately communicate progress with his client when he failed to respond to their correspondence from 7 May 2021 onwards.
- A breach of Principle 3, Section 8.1,8.2, 8.3 and 10.1 in that he did not deal with the complaint appropriately (and failed to have in place an adequate complaint procedure). He also did not provide evidence of adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance cover.
- He failed to cooperate with the RIBA Disciplinary Process, contrary to Provision 5.2 of the Disciplinary Rules 2021
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Miloszewicz has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Theodore Adiyan (6980217), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 21 April 2023
Date decision issued: 24 April 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication date: 22 May 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 22 May 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Adiyan was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- Principle 1 of the 2019 code in that he failed to notify the RIBA of a previous criminal conviction and failed to engage with the Professional Standards department by not providing a plea in mitigation.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Adiyan has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Andrew Plumridge (5942026), of Guildford
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 23 March 2023
Date decision issued: 28 March 2023
Sanction imposed: Expulsion
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 25 April 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Plumridge was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016) and 2019.
- Principle 1, 1.3 of the 2005 (2016) code in that he failed to notify the RIBA of his erasure from the Architects Registration Board in 2013, and continued to renew his chartered membership. He also failed to report a prior conviction in 2016.
Further breaches of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (1 May 2019)
- Principle 1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2; he indicated he practiced under the name, style or title of 'Architect', using the title 'Chartered Architectural and Historic Buildings Consultant'
- Principle 3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5; he failed to comply with the relevant legislative requirements to use the title and RIBA affix, misleading others of his professional status
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Plumridge has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Jonathan (Jonny) Muirhead (8015789), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 8 March 2023
Date decision issued: 14 March 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication date: 11 April 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 11 April 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Muirhead was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- A breach of Principle 1, 7.2 in that he failed to notify the RIBA of the criminal convictions which took place between 2018 – 2020
- A breach of Principle 1, 7.4 in that he did not report the outcome of the ARB sanction to the RIBA within the specified timeframe as requested under the Code of Conduct.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Muirhead has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Franklyn Nevard (4646882), of Ipswich
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 27 February 2023
Date decision issued: 6 March 2023
Sanction Imposed: Suspension 15 months
Publication date: 5 April 2023
Publication period: 15 months
End of publication period: 5 July 2024
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Nevard was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016 version).
- A breach of Principle 1 , sections 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4, in that he failed to share knowledge that there were issues with other projects the Building Surveyor had worked on. He also failed to draw the Complainants attention to, or otherwise comment on a change to the approved structural design under his duties as an architect, or under the CDM Regulations
- A breach of Principle 2, sections 2.1 and 2.5 in that, he did not make competent judgement on the bespoke contract provided which omitted provisions for insurance of the building, these matters should have been identified by a competent architect. He also failed to advise the Complainant of the insurance omissions which indicated a competence failure.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Nevard has been issued with a Suspension of 15 months.
RIBA Member: Zeya Win (6760318), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 26 January 2023
Date decision issued: 2 February 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication date: 2 March 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 2 March 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 26 January 2023, Mr Zeya Win was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- A breach of Principle 1, of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019. The Member had intended to mislead the Complainant about what had happened to her items which had been sold with the intention of keeping the proceeds. The Member had engaged in agreements with the contractor, the window supplier and kitchen supplier to receive commission payments that were not disclosed to the client. Whilst these payments were ultimately deducted or repaid, this shows a lack of integrity. A failure to send adequate terms of business meant that the Complainant was unclear about the Members' fees for the project and was not provided with all of the information required.
- A breach of Principle 2, paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.The Complainant was not adequately advised about the need to submit an application pursuant to Building Regulations and that no such application was ever made by the Member.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Win has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Laura Petruso (10411301), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 14 December 2022
Date decision issued: 21 December 2022
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication date: 18 January 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 18 January 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Ms Petruso was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016 version).
- A breach of Principle 1, in that she failed to act with impartiality and with responsibility by not informing her client of her request for and the receipt of the ‘referral fee’ of £15,000 paid by a contractor
- She had allowed herself to be influenced improperly by her own self-interest which was reflected in her recommendation of a particular contractor
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Ms Petruso has been issued with a Expulsion.
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: John Kirkpatrick (5369047), of County Down
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 10 November 2022
Date decision issued: 13 December 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 10 January 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 10 January 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 7 December 2023, Mr John Kirjpatrick was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (July 2016 version).
- He failed to adequately or at all inspect a site in accordance with the Architects Certificate signed by them in breach of Principle 2.
- He offered the Complainant a financial inducement if they were to withdraw their complaint to the Architects Registration Board, in breach of breach of Principles 1.1, 1.2 and 1.6.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Kirkpatrick has been issued with a Public Reprimand.
RIBA Member: Corey Waters (20008006), of Shropshire
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 10 November 2022
Date decision issued: 15 November 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 13 December 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 13 December 2024
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 10 November 2022, Mr Corey Waters was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- He failed to hold suitable insurance to cover any potential liabilities arising from negligence or breach of contract associated with their professional activities in breach of Principle 3, paragraph 10.1.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Waters has been issued with a Public Reprimand.
RIBA Member: Jonathan Ellis-Miller (6432652), of Cambridge
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 2 November 2022
Date decision issued: 8 November 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 8 December 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 8 December 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 2 November 2022, Professor Ellis-Miller was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes) and (2019).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- He failed to properly manage his Practice, in breach of Principle 2.1 and 2.3 of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes)
- He made misleading, untrue and/or unfair statements to the ARB and the RIBA in connection with the complaint in breach of Principle 1.1 and 1.3 of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2019)
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Professor Ellis-Miller with a Public Reprimand
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Paul Karlsson (5606115), of Gloucester
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 7 September 2022
Date decision issued: 28 September 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 25 October 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 25 October 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 27 September 2022, Mr Karlsson was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- He failed to ensure that his terms of appointment, the scope of work and/or the essential project requirements were clear and recorded in writing, also failing to have maintained clear records of any changes to those made with the client, in breach of Principle 2.3
- He failed to ensure that they kept clients informed of the progress of the project and/or of the key decisions made on the client’s behalf in breach of Principle 2.4.
- He failed to have in place or have access to effective procedures for dealing with disputes or complaints, promptly and appropriately in breach of principle 3.5.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Karlsson with a Public Reprimand
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Graham Rix (4344824), of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 7 September 2022
Date decision issued: 12 September 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 10 October 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 10 October 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 7 September 2022, Mr Rix was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- He allowed himself to be improperly influenced by his own self-interest for building works on his property and, as a result, failed to act with impartiality, responsibility and truthfulness at all times in his professional and business activities, in breach of Principle 1
- He failed to comply with section 3 of the Party Wall Act, and with regulations in relation to the Grade II Listed building with the local planning authority and, as a result, failed to apply high standards of skill, knowledge and care, in breach of Principle 2
- He failed to have proper concern and due regard for the effect that his building works may have had on the adjoining property of the Complainants and, as a result failed to have a proper concern and due regard for the effect that his work may have on its users and the local community, in breach of Principle 3
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Rix with a Public Reprimand
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Sandip Chudha (12725333), of Gillingham, Kent
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 9 August 2022
Date decision issued: 15 August 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 14 September 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 14 September 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 9 August 2022, Mr Chudha was found to have breached RIBA Byelaw 4.1. He was convicted of failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures 2019, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Chudha with a Public Reprimand.
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