The designer plays a critical role in the construction process. Their responsibilities include:
1. Professionalism and competency
The designer should only undertake designs for schemes within their range of competency, calling on the expertise of other professionals to assist as required.
2. Detailed and annotated plans
For Full Plans applications the designer must produce relevantly detailed and annotated plans that meet the client's needs and clearly demonstrate how the work will comply with the Building Regulations, submitting these for approval prior to commencement of work on site.
3. Providing design clarification
Particularly where additional information is required by the client, the contractor, or Building Control to allow the work to be constructed to comply with Building Regulations and client expectations.
4. Liaison with Building Control Service
The designer should liaise with the Building Control Service, keeping them informed of any proposed changes from the original design and responding to any queries and making necessary amendments to the plans and submitting them in a timely manner.
