{"id":133973,"date":"2023-10-27T10:17:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=133973"},"modified":"2023-10-27T10:18:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:18:25","slug":"riba-launches-principal-designer-register-elevate-building-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/riba-launches-principal-designer-register-elevate-building-safety\/133973\/","title":{"rendered":"RIBA launches Principal Designer Register to elevate building safety standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has opened applications for the first Principal Designer Register<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecture.com\/knowledge-and-resources\/resources-landing-page\/riba-principal-designer-register-competence-criteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principal Designer Register<\/a> is part of RIBA\u2019s commitment to transforming building safety culture.<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with recent Building Regulations published in August 2023, every construction project must now incorporate a principal designer.<\/p>\n<p>The principal designer will oversee the planning, management, monitoring, and coordination of health and safety aspects and ensure compliance with building regulations during the project&#8217;s design phase.<\/p>\n<p>The Principal Designer Register provides a platform for RIBA Chartered Members to showcase their proficiency through a thorough three-stage assessment process. It offers clients a way to identify a suitably qualified Principal Designer.<\/p>\n<h3>Ensuring safety across HRBs<\/h3>\n<p>The Register introduces a higher competency standard for those working on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/persons-responsible-for-high-rise-residential-buildings-have-six-months-to-register-with-building-safety-regulator\/121904\/\">Higher-Risk Buildings<\/a> (HRBs). HRBs are defined as structures standing at 18 meters or taller with at least seven storeys and housing at least two residential units.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDemands for stronger building safety regulations and higher professional competence has never been greater \u2013 affecting not only architects but all those involved in the design and construction of buildings,\u201d commented chair of the board at RIBA, Jack Pringle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe RIBA Principal Designer Register, the sector\u2019s first competency database, provides professionals with a means to demonstrate appropriate professional expertise and, more broadly, to fulfil new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/understanding-building-safety-act-build-warranty\/133626\/\">Building Safety Act<\/a> requirements,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a practical step in the right direction \u2013 a fundamental piece of work that supports the greater, industry-wide culture change to ensure the highest standards of building safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>How to apply for the Principal Designer Register<\/h3>\n<p>Chartered Members are invited to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecture.com\/working-with-an-architect\/join-the-riba-principal-designer-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submit their applications to enter the RIBA Principal Designer Register<\/a>. The assessment process includes three key stages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A knowledge test<\/li>\n<li>Submission of written evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills, and professional experience<\/li>\n<li>An interview phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Members must pay a fee and reapply every five years. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. 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