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6th April, 2023 - CDM
CDM 2015 Domestic Clients And Work On Residential Projects
The requirements for domestic projects and domestic clients are a little different under the 2015 version of the CDM Regulations. Unlike CDM 2007, CDM 2015 applies in full to residential projects. In this post, we look at what a domestic project is and how CDM 2015 applies.
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4th April, 2023 - CDM
The O&M Manual And How It's Different To The Health And Safety File
The O&M manual and the health and safety file are two documents you need on most construction projects. These are two different documents, sometimes supplied together and sometimes provided apart. You'll need to provide both documents at project completion.
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29th November, 2022 - CDM
7 Reasons Why The Principal Contractor Needs To Be On Site (Most Of The Time)
If you are taking on the role of principal contractor and are not the main contractor, you might be wondering if you need to be present on the site during construction work - you should be (most of the time) - or risk failing your legal duties.
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18th October, 2022 - CDM
Can The Client Be The Principal Contractor Under CDM?
On construction projects with more than one contractor, clients must appoint a principal contractor. But what if you are managing the contractors yourself? What if no single contractor is in charge? Can the client be the principal contractor?
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28th September, 2022 - CDM
CDM Regulations Summary (And The 10 Golden Rules)
CDM applies to all types of construction projects. No matter how big or small, how short or long. CDM applies. If you work in construction, this summary of the CDM regulations will give you a good basic introduction to what you need to do, and includes 10 golden rules to follow.
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11th August, 2022 - CDM
What Welfare Facilities The CDM Regulations Say You Need On A Construction Site (By Law)
The CDM regulations have specific requirements about welfare facilities on construction sites. You must provide them - it's the law. Welfare facilities include sanitary conveniences (toilets, washing, etc.), drinking water, places for rest, and washing and changing facilities. Let's find out more about what's required.
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3rd May, 2022 - CDM
Can The Principal Contractor Be The Principal Designer?
We often get asked if the principal contractor can be the principal designer under the CDM 2015 regulations. The principal designer should be the designer in overall control of the pre-construction phase. This is usually the architect, but in some situations, can be the principal contractor.
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5th April, 2022 - CDM
CDM 2015 Principal Contractor Duties Explained
Any construction project with more than one contractor needs a principal contractor. Appointed by the client, the role of the principal contractor has additional CDM duties and responsibilities. Here are the CDM 2015 principal contractor duties explained.
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7th December, 2021 - CDM
Construction Phase Plans Explained (What, When, Who And Why)
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 Post 3rd November, 2021 - CDM
CDM 2015 Documents Explained
There are several documents required under CDM 2015. In this blog post, we look at which documents are required, 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?
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12th October, 2021 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Landscaping Work?
Is landscaping work classed as construction work? And does CDM apply? The CDM regulations apply to all construction projects, no matter how long (or short). But in what circumstances does CDM include landscaping, and what do you need to do to comply?
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22nd September, 2021 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Site Investigations?
A common question regarding CDM is, do the regulations apply to site investigations? In this post, we look at the definition of construction work under CDM 2015 and consider how these regulations apply to site investigation work.
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