Principal Designer

St Albans City and District Council is making energy efficiency upgrades as part of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

DNA Compliance has taken a central role in delivering one of the region’s key Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects, appointed as Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The appointment places the company at the forefront of ensuring the scheme is delivered safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

The scheme forms part of a wider national effort to improve energy efficiency in social housing, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance living conditions for residents. DNA Compliance’s involvement highlights its growing reputation for delivering robust, safety‑led oversight on complex retrofit and decarbonisation programmes.

From the outset, DNA Compliance has led the coordination of design‑stage safety and compliance, preparing the Pre‑Construction Plan and reviewing the Construction Phase Plan alongside all associated Health & Safety documentation. This early involvement has helped shape a well‑structured and fully compliant project framework before works began on site.

Acting as Principal Designer allows us to guide the project from the very beginning, ensuring that compliance, coordination, and safety are built into every stage of delivery. Our weekly audits give clients confidence that the work is progressing to the highest standard. These structured inspections ensure that every element of the project continues to meet regulatory requirements and that contractors maintain the high standards expected on a publicly funded decarbonisation programme.