Register

The Principal Designer Register managed by the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA), provides a platform for architects in private practice to demonstrate their competence as Principal Designers under both Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 and Building Regulations established by the Building Safety Act 2022.

Key details:

  • Quick and easy registration for £100 + per year; no joining fee
  • Publicly accessible and searchable, allowing clients to find and verify registered Principal Designers
  • Eligible members / practices also have the opportunity to register their experienced architects or other suitably qualified and experienced persons, with the requirement to guarantee their competence and experience
  • Additional resources and creative assets are available in the ACA Members Area

Join the register

Add your details to the Principal Designer Register so clients can find you

Find a principal designer

View the current register to find a Principal Designer

Image of Port of London Authority HQ by BWCP and AAA

About the ACA

The Principal Designer Register is maintained and run by The Association of Consultant Architects (ACA), the national professional body representing architects in private practice – consultant architects – in the UK.

Click the button below to find out more about the ACA and how to become a member.