08 May 2025

CIAT’s Principal Designer Register applications now open!

We are pleased to announce that our Principal Designer (PD) Register is once again accepting applications from Chartered Architectural Technologists (MCIAT/FCIAT).

Applicants can apply to have their competence assessed and verified depending on whether they work on non-higher risk buildings (non-HRB) or higher risk buildings (HRBs). The cost of assessment is as follows:

  • Non-HRB: £200
  • HRB: £350
  • Non-HRB to HRB: £150

For financial year 2025/26, all PD Registrants will also be required to pay the following PD subscription fees:

  • Non-HRB: £50
  • HRB: £100

CIAT’s Principal Designer Competency Framework, application form(s), Candidate Guidance Notes, referencing matrix and exemplars can be found here.

You can complete your application at the links below:

 

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