Designers have an integral role in the development of a project anda large influence on the way in which a project will evolve, from the initial architectural Plans through to the choice of roofing materials. Each stage of a construction project is likely to involve an element of design and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (the ‘Regulations’) therefore impose duties on the designers to avoid foreseeable risks to those involved in constructing, maintaining and using the building.

For information of the role of the designer under the dutyholder regime set out in the Building Regulations 2010, SI 2010/2214, Pt 2A, see Practice Note: Building regulations: the Dutyholders.