Which PAS covers the competence framework for Principal Contractors?

• A. PAS 8671:2022 Built environment — Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers - Specification
• B. PAS 8672:2022 Built environment — Framework for competence of individual Principal Contractors - Specification
• C. PAS 8673:2022 Built environment — Framework for competence of site supervisors - Specification
• D. PAS 8674:2023 Built environment — Framework for competence of construction managers - Specification

Answer: (B)

The key idea is identifying which specification is built to define the competence framework for a Principal Contractor. The framework that is designed to set out the required competences for an individual Principal Contractor—covering the knowledge, skills, and performance criteria, plus how competence is assessed and recognised—is the one that targets Principal Contractors specifically. The other options are framed around other roles (Principal Designers, site supervisors, or construction managers), so they do not describe the competence framework for Principal Contractors. Therefore, the correct choice is the specification that focuses on the competence framework for Principal Contractors.