Last Updated: 03/05/2026
The information and documentation provided by BuildRegs are intended to assist clients in preparing structural calculations and Building Regulation drawings for residential construction projects.
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The information provided on the BuildRegs website is intended for general guidance only.
While every effort is made to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date, BuildRegs makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy or suitability of the information provided.
Information on this website should not be relied upon as professional advice for any specific project without reviewing the relevant drawings and project details.
The Structural Advice articles and guides published on this website are intended to provide general information about common residential construction topics such as structural calculations, Building Regulations and home extensions.
These articles are not intended to replace professional advice for specific construction projects.
Each project is different and may require specific design considerations based on the building structure, location and construction details.
Clients should ensure that appropriate professional advice is obtained for their particular project.
Structural calculations prepared by BuildRegs are based solely on the drawings, specifications and information supplied by the Client.
BuildRegs relies on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided and accepts no responsibility for errors resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by the Client or third parties.
If the drawings or project details supplied are incorrect, incomplete or subsequently altered, the structural calculations may no longer be valid.
Where project details change after calculations have been prepared, revised calculations may be required.
Structural calculations and technical documentation prepared by BuildRegs are valid only for the project drawings and information supplied at the time of instruction.
If the design, structural openings, beam spans, layout or construction details change after the calculations have been prepared, the documentation may no longer be suitable for the project.
Any design changes should be reviewed by a suitably qualified professional before construction work proceeds.
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility where calculations or drawings are used for construction works that differ from the original design information supplied.
BuildRegs provides services remotely based on digital drawings and information submitted by the Client.
BuildRegs does not carry out site inspections, site surveys or physical verification of existing structures.
Where site conditions differ from the information supplied, additional structural review may be required.
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility for structural conditions that differ from the drawings or information provided.
Structural calculations and technical drawings provided by BuildRegs are prepared for design purposes only.
BuildRegs does not supervise construction works, inspect installations or verify that construction work has been carried out in accordance with the provided documentation.
It is the responsibility of the contractor carrying out the construction work to ensure that construction is carried out in accordance with the structural calculations, drawings and relevant Building Regulations.
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility for construction works carried out incorrectly or not in accordance with the provided documentation.
BuildRegs is not responsible for hidden or unforeseen structural conditions that may exist within a building.
Examples include concealed structural elements, deterioration of materials or construction details that are not visible within the supplied drawings.
If such conditions are discovered during construction, additional structural review may be required.
Documentation prepared by BuildRegs is intended to support the Building Regulations approval process.
Final approval of any construction project remains the responsibility of the relevant Building Control authority or Approved Inspector.
Before construction work begins on site, Building Control will normally carry out a plan check to review the submitted documentation.
Building Control may request additional information, clarification or revisions as part of the review process.
Requests for clarification or additional information from Building Control do not necessarily indicate that the original documentation was incorrect but may form part of the normal review process.
BuildRegs provides structural calculations and technical documentation only.
BuildRegs does not act as Principal Designer, Principal Contractor or Construction Supervisor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
For domestic construction projects, the appointment of a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor is typically the responsibility of the architect, contractor or other party managing the construction works.
BuildRegs does not provide site supervision or construction management services.
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility for the work of third parties including architects, designers, contractors, builders or other consultants involved in the project.
Where third parties make design changes or construction decisions, additional structural review may be required.
All drawings, calculations and technical documentation prepared by BuildRegs are intended solely for the project described in the submitted drawings.
Documentation must not be reused for other projects, modified without professional review or used for construction works different from those described in the original drawings.
Where project changes occur, revised calculations or drawings may be required.
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This includes, but is not limited to:
Nothing in this disclaimer shall exclude liability where it would be unlawful to do so under applicable law.
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Insurance coverage applies only to the services provided by BuildRegs and does not extend to construction activities, contractor workmanship or third-party services.
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