RIBA registered Building Regulations Principal Designer (general)

Our Managing Director, Chris Partington, is one of a handful of RIBA registered Principal Designers in the West Midlands. Having passed the three stage assessment process with RIBA to demonstrate he has the Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behavior's to be able to competently undertake the role.  

Chris has delivered a number of seminars regarding the role including at UK Construction Week, Birmingham NEC 2025.

We also offer BRPD seminars/webinars tailored to your personal or company / duty holder requirements where Chris will clarify responsibilities, legal duties, and practical impacts—highlighting how BRPD differs from CDM roles—so designers, contractors, and clients can achieve compliance with confidence.

Be compliant….

From 1st October 2023, the duty holder responsibilities apply to all construction projects where building regulations apply including domestic projects.

The duty holder role of the Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) is critical during the design stage of a project. The primary responsibility of the BRPD is to plan, manage, and monitor all design work to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements of the building regulations. This entails a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape and the ability to interpret and apply these regulations effectively throughout the design process.

The BRPD must coordinate closely with the designers involved in the project. It is essential to facilitate collaboration among the design team, aiming for consensus that all design elements meet regulatory standards. This collaborative effort is vital to prevent any gaps in compliance, which could lead to significant project delays or issues post-completion.

To perform these duties effectively, the BRPD must possess a comprehensive set of competencies and have the desired Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviors in order to fulfill the duty holder role. Chris is currently one of only one hundred and thirty five registered principal designers in England.