High Risk Buildings (HRB)
Ensuring compliance, safety, and risk control on High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) requires expert oversight and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. We provide specialist Principal Designer (PD) and Principal Design Advisor (PDA) services to support projects involving HRBs, ensuring they meet both CDM 2015 and the latest Building Safety Act regulations.
What defines a High Risk Building? (HRB)
- A structure at least 18m or 7 storeys high, containing at least two residential units.
- Hospitals and care homes meeting the same height criteria.
How we ensure compliance & adding value to HRB projects
Principal Designer (PD) – Managing Compliance from the Start
- Coordinating design safety and compliance under CDM and Building Safety Act regulations.
- Ensuring design risk management meets HRB legal requirements.
- Overseeing the development of the Golden Thread of Information for safety documentation.
- Liaising with the Principal Contractor and Building Control Authorities to maintain compliance.
