CDM Regulations

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 cover the management of health, safety and welfare when carrying out construction projects. They came into force on 6th April 2015 and replaced the previous legislation CDM2007. The key changes in the new Regulations from CDM 2007 are explained here.

Legal Duties

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 places legal duties on those involved in construction projects.  These duties are explained in the following CITB guides:

• Role of the Client
  The roles and responsibilities of clients under the CDM Regulations.
• Role of the Principal Designer
  The roles and responsibilities of Principal Designers under the CDM Regulations.
• Role of the Designer
  The roles and responsibilities of Designers under the CDM Regulations.
• Role of the Principal Contractor
  The roles and responsibilities of Principal Contractors under the CDM Regulations.
• Role of the Contractors
  The roles and responsibilities of the Contractors under the CDM Regulations.
• Role of the Workers
  The roles and responsibilities of Workers under the CDM Regulations.

Documentation

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 also requires that certain documents be in place at particular stages in the design and construction process.  These documents are explored below:

• Pre-Construction Information
  The layout, purpose and information to be included in “Pre-construction Information’.
• Construction Phase Plan
  The layout, purpose and information to be included in a Construction Phase Plan.
• The Health & Safety File
  The layout, purpose and information to be included in a Health and Safety File.

How can we help?

Goddard Consulting LLP are market leaders in the provision of CDM Consultancy services and as such offer a package of services to duty holders, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015. If you would like to know more, please contact us on 020 7042 9800.