Judge from BBC's Home of the Year faces discipline by Architects Registration Board
Scotland's Home of the Year Host Faces Reprimand for Home Renovation Project Mishaps
Danny Campbell, the popular host of Scotland's Home of the Year, has been reprimanded by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for his mishandling of a home renovation project in Giffnock, Glasgow.
The ARB report highlighted several issues, including a conflict of interest, poor project management, and a lack of accountability. Campbell's firm, Hoko Design, acted as contract administrator for the project, while his construction company, Hoko Build, was appointed as the contractor. This dual role, the ARB deemed, was a serious lapse in professional conduct.
The family, who entrusted Campbell with the renovation of their property, expressed frustration over delays, lack of communication, and a lack of accountability during the project. Weeks turned into months, leaving them with a half-renovated home and no clear end in sight.
Campbell acknowledged the ARB's findings and took responsibility for the failings in the project. He stated that the pandemic and a growing company presented significant challenges, but they have now changed their approach and fully outsource building on all projects.
The ARB emphasized the importance of regulatory adherence and highlighted that Campbell's actions stemmed from inexperience rather than deliberate misconduct. The family was not compensated for the delays that extended the project significantly due to Campbell's dual role.
The family was also disappointed at Campbell's lack of direct involvement in the project and felt that no one was truly in charge or cared about the stress caused by the situation. The family's home renovation project sparked an investigation, leading to Campbell's reprimand for unacceptable professional conduct.
Following the closure of Hoko Build, Campbell has restructured his business to focus solely on architectural design under Hoko Design. However, the search results do not specify who the new managing director (Geschäftsführer) of Hoko Design is or when the restructuring took place.
The ARB found that Campbell failed to recognize the presence of a conflict of interest, which is a crucial aspect of ethical conduct in the field of architecture. The project faced mismanagement, as cited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Campbell faced criticism for his poor oversight of staff during the project. The family felt that no one was truly in charge or cared about the stress caused by the situation. Despite the reprimand, Campbell has expressed his commitment to learning from this experience and improving his approach to future projects.
