Building Regulations
Technical design and Building Regulations support for residential, commercial and interior projects.
We develop coordinated, practical information to help projects satisfy the applicable Building Regulations and progress through building control, from initial compliance review through submission, construction and completion.
Compliance designed in from the start
Building Regulations affect how a project is designed, coordinated and constructed, including fire safety, structure, accessibility, ventilation, energy performance and the safe use of buildings.
We identify the relevant requirements early and integrate them into the design, reducing the risk of late changes, incomplete information and avoidable issues during construction.
Building Regulations design and coordination
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Compliance Review
Reviewing the proposed design against the applicable Building Regulations and identifying matters requiring further development, specialist input or supporting evidence.
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Technical Design
Preparing detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules and construction information suitable for a Building Regulations application and use on site.
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Consultant Coordination
Coordinating information from structural engineers, fire consultants, mechanical and electrical designers and other specialists into a coherent design package.
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Building Control Applications
Preparing and managing applications through a local authority, registered building control approver or, where applicable, the Building Safety Regulator.
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Queries and Design Development
Responding to building control comments, developing appropriate design solutions and updating the information as the project progresses.
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Construction and Completion Support
Providing architectural guidance during construction, reviewing relevant design changes and assisting with information required to support inspection and completion.
Practical compliance for real projects
Our architectural and interior design experience gives us a practical understanding of how regulatory requirements affect construction, operation and the finished building.
We work across residential, commercial, hospitality, workplace and multi-unit projects, developing solutions that are not only technically considered but realistic to build and appropriate for the way the building will be used.
Where required, we can also provide a separate Building Regulations Principal Designer service, planning, managing and monitoring the design work in accordance with the applicable dutyholder requirements.
From design to delivery
Building Regulations should not be treated as a final check or an isolated approval exercise. By considering compliance throughout the design process, we help create coordinated information that supports accurate pricing, efficient construction and a smoother route through building control.
Whether the project involves a home extension, commercial fit-out, change of use, new development or multi-site rollout, we can provide Building Regulations support as an individual service or as part of an integrated architectural appointment.