Any project controlled by the Building Regulations will be subject to procedural changes introduced in 2023 regarding duty holders and competence requirements.

The Regulatory changes apply to all building projects, regardless of size or type. However, stricter requirements are imposed on Higher-risk Buildings (HRBs). Planet Building Control can help clients navigate the complexities of these requirements.

Expert management consultancy services dedicated to supporting both public and private sector building control bodies in maintaining the high standards required by the Building Safety Regulator.

Planet Building Control provides tailored guidance and strategies to ensure compliance, enhance safety, and promote excellence in building regulation practices, including, operational standards, local authority code of conduct, and professional conduct rules.

Planet Building Control offers expert witness services with comprehensive reports for legal and regulatory matters.

Architects and designers can be advised on compliance with building regulations including:

• Ensuring build specifications that comply with relevant building regulations.
• Approving and coordinating designers supporting principal designers.
• Assisting in preparing Building Control Compliance Statements for building regulation submissions.
• Providing design reviews to ensure Compliance Declarations can be signed off.

Available for buildings on behalf of Building Control Bodies.

Planet Building Control can advise small builders on compliance with building regulations.

Policies, procedures, and operational processes for building control bodies can be developed

Procedural audit services for Quality Management Systems can be provided.

A range of courses and training for professionals and trainees can be provided on building regulations and related topics:

• Building Regulations, legal and administrative frameworks.
• Registered Building Control Approver – regulatory and compliance procedures.
• Registered Building Inspector training:
  • BICOF familiarity training
  • How to ensure code compliance when undertaking regulated activities.
• Designing Buildings for Fire Safety Compliance.
  • BS9999:2017 – Fire safety in commercial building design, management, and use.
  • BS9991:2024 – Fire safety in residential buildings design, management and use.
• Approved Document training – technical training
• Part 2A of the Building Regulations – Dutyholder responsibilities and competence requirements.
• Building Safety Act – Compliance risks for in-scope buildings.
• Bespoke courses tailored to building control bodies, designers, or contractors.