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28th May, 2026 - CDM
Painters and decorators are often familiar with CDM from working on larger construction projects, perhaps under a principal contractor. But what about smaller projects, like painting a hallway or a room in someone's house? How does CDM apply to painting and decorating work?
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If you work in construction, you've probably heard about the CDM regulations. Maybe you are even familiar with the duties of clients, contractors, and designers. But do you know about part 4? It might not get much attention, but failing to comply is not an option. Find out how CDM Part 4 applies to your construction projects.
Read Post22nd April, 2026 - CDM
When, and how, does CDM 2015 apply to demolition work? As in, projects that don't involve any new construction. Demolition might involve breaking down walls, dismantling structures, removal, and site clearance. So if you're not building or constructing, but rather removing and dismantling, does CDM apply?
Read Post8th April, 2026 - CDM
As a designer on a construction project, what risks should you assess to comply with the CDM regulations? In this post, we will go through the A-Z of CDM design risk assessment, giving you 26 areas to think about when considering health and safety in your design.
Read Post11th February, 2026 - CDM
There are several documents required under CDM 2015. In this blog post, we look at which documents are needed - and when. CDM 2015 has been around for a while, and the regulations apply to all construction projects in Great Britain. So, what documents do you need for your construction project?
Read Post28th January, 2026 - CDM
What is a construction phase plan? When is it required, and who writes it? A construction phase plan is a document required under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). In this blog post, we explain the what, when, who, and why of construction phase plans.
Read Post6th November, 2025 - CDM
The CDM regulations put legal health and safety requirements on people involved in construction work. But what about maintenance work? Is it classed as construction work? What if only one person is involved? In this post, we see when and why CDM applies to maintenance work.
Read Post4th November, 2025 - CDM
It's no secret that the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations apply to construction projects in the UK. The clue is in the name! But can the CDM regulations also apply to manufacturing workplaces, and if so, how? Let's take a look.
Read Post23rd October, 2025 - CDM
If you work in construction or have been involved in construction projects in recent years, you may have heard the term 'F10 notification' or the need to notify the HSE about your project. What exactly is the requirement to notify? And what information is needed for the HSE's F10 notification form?
Read Post14th August, 2025 - CDM
There is a lot of confusion around the need for a CDM construction phase plan on small projects. In this post, we discuss why and when you need a construction phase plan, changes for small projects and provide information on our easy-to-use construction phase plan tool.
Read Post12th August, 2025 - CDM
Since 2015, you've needed a principal designer on most construction projects. This CDM duty holder must be appointed in writing by the client on any project with more than one contractor. In this post, we look at how to appoint a principal designer.
Read Post17th July, 2025 - CDM
The CDM regulations apply to every construction project. Even construction work that you might not consider to be a project, like maintenance activities. It doesn't matter how long (or short) the duration of the work is. Or how big (or small) the task is. If it is construction work, then CDM applies.
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