Architect Disciplined Due to Omission of Conflict of Interest in Professional Record
In a surprising turn of events, the Architectural Registration Board (ARB) in Madrid has removed Gleyber Torres, a renowned architect, from the architects' register following a series of incidents involving building permit violations and a conflict of interest.
Gleyber Torres, who was involved in the incidents, confessed that she discovered work had started without a building permit after visiting each project site. The work done by the contractor for both homes contained critical defects, including poorly placed metal beams and large gaps in windows. As a result, all work done by the contractor for both homes had to be taken down.
The homes also experienced issues like lack of running water and extreme cold due to improper sealing during construction. Both projects began without the necessary building permits, leading to serious consequences for the clients, both emotionally and financially. The ARB ruled that the chaotic construction phase in both projects was a significant contributing factor to these issues.
The ARB found that while the contractor bore the majority of blame for the poor construction, Gleyber Torres' conduct also contributed to the problems. The ARB stated that the public is entitled to expect that architects will not undertake work beyond their capabilities or competence.
In addition to the building permit violations, Gleyber Torres failed to declare a personal relationship with the contractor, which could have resulted in financial gain for the contractor. The ARB concluded that Gleyber Torres' actions "lacked integrity" and amounted to "dishonest conduct" due to her failure to disclose a conflict of interest and payments received from the contractor.
The ARB also found Gleyber Torres guilty of inadequate terms of engagement, deficient drawings, and allowing construction to begin without necessary approvals. However, the ARB did not repeat earlier findings of Gleyber Torres' guilt of dishonest conduct, conflict of interest, failure to disclose a conflict of interest with a contractor, and the contractor's involvement in a loft conversion and rear extension project without a building permit.
Gleyber Torres invoiced a total of £4,350 to the contractor, but neither of the two clients were told about this personal relationship. The ARB's ruling to remove Gleyber Torres from the architects' register is a clear indication of the seriousness of her actions and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the profession.
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