Professor Joan McCoy’s Post

A helpful practical guide to who a client should appoint as PD under the building regs

Good Morning! Really good article, in simple plain language to try to explain WHEN a #PrincipalContractor should assume the role of #PrincipalDesigner, in a #DesignandBuild contract. If you are a #MainContractor who undertakes Design and Build #contracts, you should really be thinking about how you take on the role of Principal Designer, as its you who is in control of the design work! GET AHEAD OF YOUR COMPETITORS! Be the #Clients go to! #architect #ukrealestate #realestate #ukconstruction #ukbuilders #construction #contractor #builders #constructionuk #buildersuk #building #ukbuilding #buildinguk #constructionindustry #contractors #constructionwork #buildingsafety #buildingsafetyregulator #buildingsafetyact #gateway1 #gateway2 #gateway3 #highrise #highrisk #highrisebuildings #procurement #AEC

Building Safety Act: when should a Principal Contractor become a Principal Designer in design and build projects? As RIBA’s Principal Designer practice note is launched, learn more about a topic that being discussed by members: https://ow.ly/c5WK50UjfFh

Building Safety Act: how RIBA's new work templates for the Principal Designer role can help architects 📃 Learn more about what’s available in our new Principal Designer work templates, including Lead Designer Agreements, Notifications of Competence and Client Care letters: https://ow.ly/tFu050RIQhR #BuildingSafetyAct

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𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲-𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗔𝗘 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟳) THE TALL BUILDING DEFINED Various definitions have been put forth for a tall building. In a sense, none is needed inasmuch as any person looking at a building of twenty or more stories will accept the fact that the structure is a tall building. This perceived definition, however, is not of value in an architectural and engineering field where the building codes themselves will alter the design requirements if the building exceeds a stipulated height. Accordingly, a more precise definition is necessary. The ASHRAE Technical Committee for Tall Buildings, TC 9.12, has defined a tall building as one whose height is greater than 300 feet (91 m). This is a viable definition that can be used in a discussion of the tall building and the design concerns that become apparent with such a building. Visit: www.sbgblv.com

As a member of the Architectural Technical Leads Group (ATLG), White Ink Architects is a signatory to the open letter published by ATLG in response to the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report.   The ATLG welcomes the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its recommendations for the design and construction industry. The ATLG have been discussing its contents and have now released an open letter in support of the recommendations of the Report.   The open letter is endorsed by 62 UK practices, they constitute over 20% of the AJ100 list - 22 practices, with over 2500 qualified architects   We urge our industry and government to support the recommendations in the report by taking the actions in the open letter. The key actions in the letter are listed below.   Read the full letter and list of endorsing practices at www.atlg.uk/#Publications   1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance

𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲-𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗔𝗘 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟳) THE TALL BUILDING DEFINED Various definitions have been put forth for a tall building. In a sense, none is needed inasmuch as any person looking at a building of twenty or more stories will accept the fact that the structure is a tall building. This perceived definition, however, is not of value in an architectural and engineering field where the building codes themselves will alter the design requirements if the building exceeds a stipulated height. Accordingly, a more precise definition is necessary. The ASHRAE Technical Committee for Tall Buildings, TC 9.12, has defined a tall building as one whose height is greater than 300 feet (91 m). This is a viable definition that can be used in a discussion of the tall building and the design concerns that become apparent with such a building. Visit: www.sbgblv.com

𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲-𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗔𝗘 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟳) THE TALL BUILDING DEFINED Various definitions have been put forth for a tall building. In a sense, none is needed inasmuch as any person looking at a building of twenty or more stories will accept the fact that the structure is a tall building. This perceived definition, however, is not of value in an architectural and engineering field where the building codes themselves will alter the design requirements if the building exceeds a stipulated height. Accordingly, a more precise definition is necessary. The ASHRAE Technical Committee for Tall Buildings, TC 9.12, has defined a tall building as one whose height is greater than 300 feet (91 m). This is a viable definition that can be used in a discussion of the tall building and the design concerns that become apparent with such a building. Visit: www.sbgblv.com

As members of the ATLG - Architectural Technical Leads Group, LA London are happy to share the group's open letter response to the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its recommendations for the design and construction industry, which are welcomed.   The open letter is endorsed and signed by 62 UK practices, of which we are one, including over 20% of the AJ100 list - 22 practices, with over 2500 qualified architects.   We urge our industry and government to support the recommendations in the report by taking the actions in the open letter. The key actions identified in the letter are listed below.    Read the full letter and list of endorsing practices at www.atlg.uk/#Publications   1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance