Dutyholders: Building Regulations

Building Act 1984, the Building Regulations and the role of the PD (BR) (1 day)

The Building Safety Act has revised the regulatory environment in which building work must be undertaken. This course provides a detailed exploration of the new building control regime within which building work must be undertaken. 

It looks at the new duty holder and competence requirements in the Building Regulations 2010 with a particular focus on what both clients and principal designers can do to comply with their duties. 

It looks at the various routes to compliance including local authority building control applications, registered building control approver review, competent person schemes, exemptions and in the case of higher-risk buildings (at least 18 metres or at least 7 storeys) the gateway process.

It explores the process of evidencing and demonstrating design and construction compliance as part of the building control application and completion certificate process.

It explains what is required to be competent under the new requirements, how you can verify that you are competent and can prove it to others.

It is an essential course for those working in relation to the design and construction of buildings and in particular those thinking of undertaking the role of Principal Designer (Building Regulations).

NOTE: this course, in itself, cannot deliver a competent Principal Designer, It will set-out clearly what is needed to be able to demonstrate competence as a PDBR.

This course is suitable for:

• Duty Holders: Clients, (Principal) Designers, (Principal) Contractors, Building Managers, Managing Agents and Facilities managers responsible for building safety

• those supporting accountable persons or managing agents

• Professionals involved in managing building works or refurbishments

• Those working in mixed‑use buildings, hospitals, care homes or complex estates

It is relevant for both operational and managerial roles where building safety compliance is a key responsibility.

What you will learn

• Who the Dutyholders are, and the detail of their duties

• How to manage and demonstrate the competence of your team, and others

• How the various Acts and Regulations interact and complement each other

• The management of information, specification, collation and delivery

• How Building Regulations are applied, and how they are enforced

• Who has what liabilities

• What should the design team expect to do, and how should the Principal Designer manage it all successfully

• How is the Principal Contractor to co-ordinate information, and manage their supply chain

• The importance of Assurance and how to ensure quality management

Delivery 

• Live online training

• Intensive one‑day format

• Expert‑led sessions focused on real‑world application

The virtual delivery allows participants to engage with specialist knowledge and apply learning directly to their role.

If you wish we can also deliver this on a private in-house basis either virtually or in-person contact Anthony anthony.taylor@resolvegroup.co.uk  +44 (0) 7902 269405 for details.