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Can I register as a BNA member?

To be a BNA member with your firm, you must be registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Dutch: KvK) and one of the directors or owner must have a valid registration with the Register of Architects. The market is changing and so are our rank and file. Increasingly more firms are adopting a multidisciplinary policy and find their way to the BNA for support.

Please visit ‘Conditions of BNA membership’ to learn more. Do you not meet the above conditions, yet you would like your firm to join the BNA? Please contact: leden@bna.nl.

BNA membership conditions
A BNA membership is not for everyone. The BNA membership is subject to several conditions. These conditions ensure that clients have greater security and that BNA members may call themselves ‘Approved BNA Firm’. The conditions are described in the articles of association and the internal regulations. Additionally, with the rules of conduct and the disciplinary procedure, the BNA has an acclaimed system for the promotion of responsibility, integrity and professionalism.

BNA membership is subject to the following requirements:

  • A valid registration with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
  • At least one of the directors must be registered with the Register of Architects.
  • The BNA code of conduct must be observed.
  • At minimum, an adequate professional liability insurance must have been taken out.
  • The pre-admission procedure must be followed.

In addition, all architectural firms must adhere to a number of conditions according to the ‘Collective Agreement for Architects’ and the Architect’s Title Act (Dutch: ‘WAT’).

  • The collective agreement has been declared generally binding. This means that all architectural firms must comply with the collective agreement.
  • A minimum of 16 Permanent Professional Development credits must be obtained annually by all registered architects.
  • Duty to provide information, pursuant to WAT article 27aa, with regard to expertise and professional competence, the professional liability insurance and (copyrights) of third parties.

Would you like to receive more information or do you not meet these conditions, yet you would like your firm to join the BNA? Please contact us at leden@bna.nl.