Overview
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 place specific duties on those involved in construction projects. Our CDM services help clients, designers, contractors, and project managers meet these legal obligations while ensuring site safety and project success. We provide expert guidance from project conception through completion.
Key Advantages
- ✓Consultants with direct, hands-on construction site experience
- ✓RAMS and site documentation tailored to your specific project scope
- ✓Transparent, fixed-price proposals agreed before work begins
- ✓Available for both short-term project support and long-term Principal Designer roles
- ✓Rapid mobilisation — site visits arranged within 48 hours where required
- ✓Nationwide coverage across all UK construction sectors
Our Services
Site Health and Safety Inspection
Health and Safety (H&S) inspections are the cornerstone of risk management within the UK construction industry. Given the high-risk nature of construction activities, regular and rigorous inspections are not merely a procedural requirement but a fundamental necessity for protecting lives, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining the financial viability of a project. H&S Inspections are one of the most effective tools to help ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and HSWA 1974, avoiding the escalating costs of FFI and legal fines, and, most importantly, ensuring that every worker returns home safely at the end of the day. In an industry where the margins for error are small the inspection is not a burden—it is a lifeline.
CDM Audit
While a standard Health and Safety inspection focuses on the immediate physical conditions of a site, a CDM (Construction, Design and Management) Audit is a strategic evaluation of a project's entire management framework. Under the CDM Regulations 2015, a CDM Audit is vital as it ensures that the golden thread of safety information and responsibility is maintained from the initial design through to the final build and eventual maintenance. A CDM Audit is not just a box-ticking exercise; it is a quality assurance mechanism for construction safety. While inspections keep workers safe today, the CDM Audit ensures the company is legally protected and compliant.
Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Risk Assessments and Method Statements, otherwise known as RAMS, are essential in many industries—especially construction, engineering, and maintenance—as they help ensure work is carried out safely, systematically, and in compliance with Safe Systems of work/Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policy. When done properly by a competent person, they can significantly reduce risk, ensure legal compliance, and create a safer, more organised working environment. RAMS also help to ensure compliance with legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the CDM Regulations 2015?▼
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 are UK health and safety regulations that apply to construction projects. They place specific duties on clients, designers, contractors, and CDM coordinators to manage health and safety throughout the project lifecycle.
Who is the CDM Coordinator?▼
The CDM Coordinator is responsible for managing health and safety coordination throughout the project. They must have relevant experience and knowledge of construction projects and health and safety management.
What is a RAMS document?▼
RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statements. It is a document that identifies hazards associated with specific construction tasks and outlines the control measures to manage those risks.
When do CDM Regulations apply?▼
CDM Regulations apply to all construction projects in the UK. However, certain exemptions apply to small projects with a single contractor and no design work.
How can we reduce construction site accidents?▼
Effective risk management, comprehensive RAMS documentation, regular site inspections, proper contractor management, and a strong safety culture are key to reducing construction site accidents.