Principal Designer & Construction Compliance Services
We provide specialist construction compliance services across CDM, Building Regulations, and the Building Safety Act. From statutory Principal Designer appointments to Building Regulations advisory and complex regulatory consultancy, we help clients and project teams establish clear, practical, and proportionate compliance arrangements from project outset through to completion.
From early design through to completion, we support developers, local authorities, housing associations, designers, and contractors in managing risk, coordinating design safety, and maintaining clear regulatory compliance across residential developments, major refurbishments, and complex construction projects.
Projects We Support
We support project teams across a wide range of residential and mixed-use developments, combining practical construction experience with structured compliance management.
Our work commonly includes:
- New build residential developments
- Commercial to residential conversions
- Major refurbishment and retrofit projects
- Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)
- Estate regeneration and asset improvement
- Commercial refurbishment including fire safety improvement
- Heritage and restoration
- Domestic refurbishment and extension projects
By combining practical site experience with regulatory expertise, we help project teams navigate CDM, Building Regulations, and the Building Safety Act with clarity and confidence.
CDM Principal Designer
As appointed CDM Principal Designer, we plan, manage, and monitor the pre-construction phase and coordinate designers to identify, eliminate, and reduce foreseeable risks.
Our approach combines practical construction experience with structured compliance management, from Pre-Construction Information and designer competence through design risk coordination, Construction Phase Plan review, and preparation of the Health & Safety File.
We remain actively involved throughout the project, helping clients, designers, and contractors understand their duties and maintain a clear record of compliance.
Building Regulations Principal Designer Advisor
We provide Building Regulations Principal Designer advisory services to support clients, designers, and statutory duty holders in managing compliance throughout design and construction. Our role is centred on governance, coordination, and evidence: establishing structured compliance arrangements, reviewing design information against relevant requirements, coordinating regulatory queries, monitoring significant changes, and supporting completion evidence.
Non-Higher-Risk Buildings
For non-HRB projects, we provide proportionate Building Regulations governance from design development through construction and completion, helping project teams maintain clear compliance records and resolve Building Control requirements efficiently.
Higher-Risk Buildings
For HRB projects, our advisory service applies enhanced governance appropriate to the Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator regime, supporting Gateway preparation, change control, competence assurance, Mandatory Occurrence Reporting, Golden Thread arrangements, and completion evidence.
Building Safety & Compliance Consultancy
Not every compliance challenge fits neatly within a statutory Principal Designer appointment. We provide specialist consultancy where projects, programmes, or organisations require additional regulatory structure, assurance, or independent support.
Our work ranges from establishing compliance systems at project outset to supporting teams faced with incomplete information, complex Building Safety Act requirements, retrospective compliance issues, or challenging completion processes. We develop practical governance frameworks that allow responsibilities, evidence, actions, and regulatory risks to be clearly identified and managed.
Our specialist support includes:
- Higher-Risk Building and BSR compliance support
- Gateway readiness and submission preparation
- Building Regulations compliance reviews and evidence tracking
- Retrospective and emergency works compliance support
- Change control, MOR, and Golden Thread governance
- Duty holder and designer competence assessment
- Compliance audits, gap analysis, and readiness reviews
- Multi-project and property portfolio compliance governance
Why Project Teams Work With Us
20+ Years of Construction Experience
Real industry knowledge that informs practical, buildable compliance solutions.
Clear Regulatory Leadership
Supporting duty holders in navigating CDM, Building Regulations, and the Building Safety Act.
Trusted on Complex Projects
Experienced in residential developments, conversions, and major refurbishment works.