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Building Regs Principal Designer

Building Regulations Principal Designer

A Principal Designer under the Building Regulations is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the design work to ensure it complies with all applicable building regulations. This role, introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022, focuses on the pre-construction phase, particularly in projects involving multiple contractors

The Building Regs Principal Designer is the lead for all aspects of the design process, ensuring it’s well-organised and tracked. They are responsible for making sure the design adheres to all relevant building regulations and facilitate collaboration between different design specialists to ensure a cohesive and compliant design.

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What Does a Building Regs PD Do?

In summary, a Building Regs Principal Designer (PD) ensures the design work complies with relevant regulations and takes reasonable steps to ensure compliance. They plan, manage, and monitor design work, coordinate with other designers, and assess design work for compliance. The Principal Designer also assists the client in providing information to others. 

They provide expert advice on managing risks and improving the flow of information. They act as the central point of responsibility for ensuring the design complies with regulations throughout the design phase.

How can we help you?

The Building Regulations Principal Designer (PD)  role was introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 as part of reforms to improve building compliance, particularly for higher-risk buildings. It is a separate role from the CDM Principal Designer.

Our clients already trust us to provide expert building regulations principal designer services to ensure compliance throughout construction. Our team helps you meet legal regulations while improving the design work. We create clear communication with clients, contractors and architects to ensure a smooth process. With our support, your construction project stays compliant from the start.

Let us handle the complexities of building regulations so you can focus on success. Contact us today to see how we can help.

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