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 Building Regulations established by the Building Safety Act.
Key details:
- Quick and easy registration for £100 + VAT per year
- Publicly accessible and searchable, allowing clients to find and verify registered Principal Designers
- Eligibility: Open to ACA members who are Principals, Partners, or Directors of their practice, ensuring credibility and client confidence
- Additional resources and creative assets available in the ACA Members Area

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.