Understanding the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act

Author: IStructE Technical department and Small Practitioners Panel

Date published

9 November 2026

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Understanding the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act

The Structural Engineer

Author

IStructE Technical department and Small Practitioners Panel

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 11, 2026, Page(s) 20-21

Date published

9 November 2026

Author

IStructE Technical department and Small Practitioners Panel

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 11, 2026, Page(s) 20-21

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

The Institution's Technical department and Small Practitioners Panel provide further guidance on how the Principal Designer role created under the Building Safety Act impacts small practices in the UK.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
20-21
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Small practice Best practice Professional Guidance Building Safety Act Issue 11

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