- Face-to-Face Standard / Member
- £470.00 +VAT / £370.00 +VAT
- Remote Standard / Member
- £450.00 +VAT / £355.00 +VAT
- Building Safety
This course is essential for those that want to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor. It will provide you an overview of the regulatory framework and give you confidence in applying the new principal roles in real examples and be able to apply these to your organisation.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of the regulatory framework
- Understand the principal roles within the CDM (2015) and Building Safety Act (2022) legislation
- Understand the importance of collaboration or connectivity
- Recognise the importance of demonstrating competence
- See how you can demonstrate competence and assess other people's competence
- Understand how this applies to Higher Risk Buildings (HRB’s) as defined by the Building Safety Act
- Apply the Golden Thread of information
- Discuss and debate some real examples relevant to clients, designers, contractors and manufacturers
- Learn about procurement and contractual challenges and solutions
- Gain confidence in applying the new principal roles in real examples and be able to apply these to your organisation
This course is designed for professionals involved in construction projects, particularly those in senior roles such as project managers, principal contractors, designers, and those responsible for health, safety, and wellbeing in construction settings. It is also beneficial for those working in regulatory and compliance roles within the construction industry.
Speakers

Andrew Rowe
Trustee, Engineering Council
Andrew is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers.
He has delivered and managed many capital projects during his career in the public and private sector; including leading the technical and delivery elements of Suffolk County Council’s Building Schools for the Future programmes and two large TUPE transfer of services from County Council’s.
Andrew has managed the in-house consultancy team at Suffolk County Council, offering multi-disciplinary design services, project and programme management, and estates advice on acquisitions, disposals and ratings. And then went on to lead the outsourcing of services in 2013 to Concertus Design and Property Consultants Limited becoming its Chief Executive for nearly 10 years.
Andrew is currently a trustee for the Engineering Council, he Chairs the Education, Training and Membership Committee for CIBSE and is currently sits on a number of industry groups.
Booking your place on a course is easy with two simple options:
1. Credit/Debit Card
Click the 'Book Now' button at the top right of this webpage, next to your desired date to secure your spot instantly using a credit or debit card.
2. Invoice
To request an invoice, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’. Your place on the course will be confirmed once our Training team processes your booking.
International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK. Delegates residing outside of the UK, will need to complete a ‘Public Course Booking Form’.
If you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange group training.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.
Next Steps
Remote - How to join:
This course will be conducted live online via Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account. After finalising your booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session.
You can join using your preferred web browser. Alternatively, if you have the Microsoft Teams desktop app installed, simply click 'join meeting' in the email to connect directly through the app.
Face-to-Face:
The course location will be listed below the corresponding date and included in your booking confirmation email, sent after your booking is finalised. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the start time.
Note that face-to-face courses are not available online, so your in-person attendance is required.
Catering will be provided during the course. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can make suitable arrangements.
Course Materials:
The course presentation and any additional materials will be provided to delegates on the day of the course, once attendance has been confirmed. You will receive links via email to download these materials. For those attending a remote course, the materials will also be shared through the Microsoft Teams chat.
In our efforts to be more sustainable, we encourage you not to print the materials.
What is included?
• Full-day training led by an industry expert
• CPD certificate upon completion
• PDF course materials
• Lunch and refreshments (For face-to-face courses only)
We are pleased to announce that all Face to Face training is now taking place at our new home:
CIBSE HQ, 91-94 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8QP
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CIBSE recognises the value of team collaboration and offers specialised training solutions for companies looking to enhance their teams' expertise. Our Corporate training service provides a fully guided experience, designed to upskill your employees without the hassle of scheduling conflicts.
Enjoy personalised learning journeys that boost productivity and innovation.
Further discounts are available for group bookings.
To learn more about these discounts and to discuss your corporate training needs, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 (0)20 8772 3660
To book a course or make an enquiry, please complete our ‘Corporate Training Enquiry Form’.