British Institute of Interior Design

Interior Designers on a Higher Plane

The Minister of State has granted the British Interior Design Association (BIDA) the prestigious and rare accolade of being granted the right to incorporate 'Institute' into its name. On 1^st June 2009 members from across the UK met in the Association's London headquarters and voted unanimously to become the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID).

Companies House grants the use of the word Institute only to''professional bodies of the highest standing'' who have demonstrated pre-eminence in their field. According to BIID President Iris Dunbar ''The British Institute of Interior Design exists to represent the Interior Design profession as a voice of the industry to client, government and educational bodies.''

Already setting precedents with its joint publication the RIBA/BIDA Form of Appointment, ID/05 has become the standard contract for interior designers as recognized by courts and lawyers throughout the United Kingdom. The Institute is also a recent member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the umbrella body for professional institutes working in the built environment, such as RIBA, RICS, and ICE, granting it an equal voice at the highest levels of influence and with direct access to government consultations. These developments further the BIID's mission and strengthen the validation of its members to the general public.

For additional information please contact:

Kendra Marschall

BIID Marketing Executive

T: 0207 349 0800

E: enquiries@bida.org