PAS 8672:2022 Built environment – Framework for competence of individual Principal Contractors – Specification

PAS 8672 specifies competence requirements for the role of Principal Contractor with regard to:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Skills, knowledge and experience
• Behaviours and ethics
• Additional competences for higher-risk buildings (HRBs)
• Limits of competence

It also describes specific competences common to all Principal Contractors and those which are additional for those undertaking the dutyholder role of Principal Contractor on HRBs.

PAS 8672 can be used as a benchmark against which to assess the competence of individual Principal Contractors. It can also help Principal Contractors determine their own competence limitations and identify areas of development.

It’s expected that the competence requirements in the PAS can help inform the design or review of education and training syllabuses.

The PAS is intended for use by:

• Professional institutions
• Regulators
• Enforcing authorities
• Licensing bodies
• Awarding organizations
• Principal Contractors

It will also be useful to clients, building owners and leaseholders undertaking repairs, maintenance and improvements (RMI) to buildings.