1 Scope
This PAS specifies competence requirements for the role of Principal Contractor, based
on the recommendations and core competence criteria set out in BSI Flex 8670, with regard to:
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a) roles and responsibilities;
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b) skills, knowledge and experience;
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c) behaviours and ethics;
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d) additional competences for higher-risk buildings (HRBs); and
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e) limits of competence.
This PAS also describes specific competencies common to all Principal Contractors and
those which are additional for those undertaking the dutyholder role of Principal
Contractor on HRBs.
This PAS is intended for use by:
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1) professional institutions, licensing bodies and awarding organizations to assess the competence of the Principal Contractor, as well as regulators and enforcing authorities; and
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2) Principal Contractors to determine their own competence limitations and to identify areas of development.
This PAS is also relevant to clients, building owners and leaseholders undertaking
repairs, maintenance and improvements (RMI) to buildings.
This PAS does not cover:
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i) the requirements that are specific to the duty role holder of Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 [3];
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ii) team or organizational competence and resource capacity of organizations acting as Principal Contractors under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 [3];
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iii) the organizational or team competence of the Principal Contractor; and
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iv) specific education and training requirements, although it does provide advice and guidance on a range of options (see Annex A).