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Norwegian Union of Architects AFAG

PB 5899 Majorstuen – 0308 Oslo


Tel: +47 23 33 24 80
post@afag.no
www.afag.no/


President: Silje Andrea Sæverud
Head Of delegation: Bent Aaby

Norwegian Association of Architects NAL

Josefines Gate 34 – 0351 Oslo


Tel : + 47 23 33 25 00
Fax : + 47 23 33 25 01
nal@arkitektur.no
www.arkitektur.no


President: Tina Larsen
Head of Delegation: Kari Bucher

Association of Consulting Architects in Norway ACA

PB 5482 Majorstuen – 0305 Oslo


Tel: +47 22 93 15 00/08
Fax: +47 22 93 15 01
post@arkitektbedriftene.no
www.arkitektbedriftene.no


President: Michelle S. Wright
Head of Delegation: Steinar Skjerdingstad

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Year201220142016201820202022
Population4 985 8705 107 9705 213 9855 295 6195 367 5805 391 369
GDP € m358 734393 966348 408354 287360 301407 533
GDP/head €71 95077 12866 82266 90267 12575 590
Year201220142016201820202022
Marketn/an/an/a340246246
Average turnover per practice (€)
2 personsn/an/an/an/a170 125n/a
6 – 10 personsn/an/an/a881 951606 608n/a
Year201220142016201820202022
Architects360036503740382540004400
% Malen/an/an/a475554
% Female n/an/an/a534445
% <40 years n/an/an/a443029
Practices n/an/an/a630 620635
Year201220142016201820202022
Participantsn/an/an/a254169 101
Accuracy of results 95% confidence +/-n/an/an/a5.97.49.6
Year201220142016201820202022
Sole Principalsn/an/an/a91412
Partners & Directorsn/an/an/a191925
Private practice Salariedn/an/an/a524745
Private in-housen/an/an/a010
Freelance  n/an/an/a122
Other Private  n/an/an/a343
Local / central governmentn/an/an/a101011
Other Publicn/an/an/a54
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Year201220142016201820202022
Sole Principalsn/an/an/a72 1745335762 496
Partners & Directorsn/an/an/a76 81480423103 320
Private practice Salariedn/an/an/a66 71071917n/a
Private in-housen/an/an/an/an/an/a
Freelance  n/an/an/an/an/an/a
Other Private  n/an/an/a88 671n/a7276
Local / central governmentn/an/an/a63 10172 43270 560
Other Publicn/an/an/a60 20477 330n/a

Protection of the title “Architect”No
Protection of the function of ArchitectsNo
In principle the profession is not regulated. The actual practice is, however “semi-regulated”; i.e. the practicing firms are subject to approval by the authorities, according to their competence, in order to be eligible to sign on the building permit papers
Professional titleArchitect MNAL (voluntary)
Mandatory RegistrationNo
If yes, Where?There is no obligation to register with an association or an official list.
Two associations organize architects at national and provincial level in Norway:
Association of Consulting Architect Companies of Norway (Arkitektbedriftene i Norge), representing the professional architectural firms
Essendrops gate 3 – N-0305 Oslo
Phone : +47 22 93 15 00
Fax : +47 22 93 15 01
Email : post(at)arkitektbedriftene(dot)no
Website : www.arkitektbedriftene.no
and
National Association of Norwegian Architects (NAL)
Competent authority
Entrance examination Yes
Academic training5 years (3+2), Master’s Degree, given at three architect schools
Qualified as
Professional training needed?No professional experience required in order to practice at the lowest level. The authorities require academic training, Ms and various degree of relevant experience in order to be authorized to sign building permit papers (three levels of authorization)
If yes How much time 
CommentsContinued training: not compulsory.
Additional compulsory practical training – internshipNo but the authorities require academic training, Ms and various degree of relevant experience in order to be authorized to sign building permit papers (three levels of authorization)
Requirement for undertaking compulsory professional experience as a requirement for access to the professional examination
Period of traineeship supervised (overseen)
By who?
Compulsory professional experience (requirement for access to the professional examination)
Where?
To which conditions
Number of hours per month required 
Compulsory Professional examination No
Complementary professional education No
Remuneration of the professional experience
Trainee accompanied
Specific supplementary courses organised
Model form of contract available 
Professional practice undertaken abroad taken into account
Evaluation of the professional experience 
Evaluation method used
Are Architects obligation to carry insurance? N/A
Legal Basis:
what are the most commonly used Term and Conditions:
What are the requirements for obtaining insurance? 
How are insurance premiums calculated?
What forms of Insurance contract exist:
Insurances/Agents
What requirements must a European architect fulfill to practice in this country?
No information available
Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country?Yes
If yes:
Is it compulsory?
Is it encouraged?
Is it free?		Free or compulsory
If it is compulsory, is it required by law or by a Code of Conduct?Required by law and by code of conduct
If it is regulated, who regulates the system:
A professional body
A governmental body
A combination of the two?		A professional body
Is it organised?On a national scale
Who provides the courses?Professional/architects’ bodies; schools of architecture; other institutions or firms
What level of training is provided:General awareness; Regulation and legislation, Detailed knowledge; Advanced knowledge
Are certain subjects mandatory?
What types of activities or provisions are accepted:Recognised courses; other courses; Workshop; Presentations; Excursions or visits; Electronic means
Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material?Yes
Who recognises (accredits) these trainings?
Development of the trainings:
A. Estimated number of courses/year
B. Estimated number of participants/year
C. Estimated lesson hours/year		60-70 courses / year
2000 participants / year
370 lessons hours/year
Level of requirements for the architects:30 hours/year
Is this required level validated or checked and how:
A. Not requested
B. Attendance tracking
C. Attendance tracking
D. Self-assessment using self-test
E. By regular checks
F. Examination
G. Thesis
H. Other means (e.g. electronic monitoring)?		Not requested; Attendance tracking
Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted?
What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation:
A. None
B. Reprimand
C. Expulsion from the register
D. Other?		Expulsion form the Register
Do you have a database of the content of your CPD programme?Yes

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