PAS 8671:2022 Built environment – Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers – Specification

PAS 8671 addresses competence thresholds that individuals are expected to meet when managing the dutyholder functions of the Principal Designer role. It also specifies the minimum competence thresholds needed by Principal Designers and the additional requirements for working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs).

It details the Principal Designer dutyholder’s areas of competence as

• Appropriate behaviour
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework for compliance
• Management of design work compliance
• Awareness of technical framework for compliance

The specification informs the creation of relevant sector, discipline, or role-specific competence frameworks in a way that matches their needs. It can also be used to benchmark core competences of Principal Designers.

The PAS is intended for use by:

• Anyone interested in understanding the competence thresholds for managing the dutyholder functions of the Principal Designer dutyholder role. This includes people in the UK’s legislatures with devolved powers and in countries outside of the UK
• Persons assessing Principal Designer competence, including awarding bodies, professional institutions, education and training providers, and certification bodies

It’ll be useful to:

• Built environment design organizations
• Individual Principal Designers
• Individuals connected to the delivery and governance of the built environment, including clients and other dutyholders, the Building Safety Regulator and other enforcing authorities, relevant accreditation bodies, relevant government departments, and insurers