This document is under review as some content, such as references to legislation, is out of date; a revised version is in preparation and will be published here in late 2025. The general principles it contains still hold good however caution should be exercised when using this document.
Provides professional practitioners with best practice guidance relevant to the tasks and processes of design and specification for small to medium-size construction projects.
Topics addressed include:
- Design and the lead consultant
- Principles behind the role
- Design process management
- Establishing the project
- Outline design and specification
- Preparing for detailed design
- Design production; and
- Towards building occupation
Go to the Building Safety Act FAQs for more information on Principal Designers and Principal Contractors.
Go to the Building Safety Act information centre for details of available webinars on Principal Designer.
A (new in 2025) Principal Designer (Building Regulations) Scope of Services document is now available, see this link.
A (new in 2025) Principal Designer (Building Regulations) training course is also now available, see this link.
Published date: 17 June 2013
Page updated 21/03/2025.