https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/riba-in-turmoil-as-alan-jones-steps-down-again/5112878.article
I'm not sure what is going on with the RIBA President, first it was the affair and he had to take a leave of absence, not that anyone cared about that too much and now it's problems with the Chief Executive, Alan Vallance.
Now I know why, he is making 200k plus bonuses (almost 300k/year).
Is this paid for by membership money? I've never thought about how the RIBA works as I assume that what they do is for my best interests but with this latest debacle I was curious.
It wasn't easy to find, especially on architecture.com but I managed to find the annual report for 2019...
Well that was unexpected (not talking about the resignation, just the amount that the chief executive makes). I didn't read the whole report but the figures are staggering.
In my opinion the RIBA is actually there for architecture but only pays lip service to the architects as it states clearly on their website
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. We serve our members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment.
What does a member really get out of this, other than four letters after their name, a logo and some discounts on CPD?
Hello,
That Alan Jones resigned because of Vallance's high salary sounds very weird given he had said he supported his compensation prior to being elected president.
That Alan Jones resigned because of Vallance's high salary sounds very weird given he had said he supported his compensation prior to being elected president.
Is there a reference for this?
That Alan Jones resigned because of Vallance's high salary sounds very weird given he had said he supported his compensation prior to being elected president.
Is there a reference for this?
Hello, yes.
J. White
Well I can only presume that the problems between Alan Jones and Alan Vallance are not monetary as per the article above. What the actual problems are within the RIBA we may never know as they are a closed book.
What can be said is that the RIBA do not have a problem with what they are paying their CEO as he has done his job and is making them money.....and it seems to be quite a lot of money.
No matter who gets elected as president, I see little change in the future of the profession.
We are supposed to be at the forefront of construction and not just as designers.
This is what the RIBA need to push with government and only then will there be a change in how we are perceived.
No matter who gets elected as president, I see little change in the future of the profession.
We are supposed to be at the forefront of construction and not just as designers.
This is what the RIBA need to push with government and only then will there be a change in how we are perceived.
Apparently only 13.2% of the members voted last year for the presidency. Out of 44,000 members that's only 5808 members that is not enough for a fair vote. It's no wonder that things don't change with the RIBA, if most of the members voted we would see more diversity in the pool of candidates to represent the architects, someone willing to rock the boat and not just the 'run of the mill' follow the rules kind.
I don't disagree with either of you, but I do think RIBA's problems are long-standing.
Ben Derbyshire says so himself in this article from early Jan.
If a past RIBA president paints a picture as bleak as this, the problems must be deep rooted.
Regards,
J. White
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