CDM Regulations
CDM Regulations - The CDM Co-ordinator
If you are anticipating instigating a construction project then you need to be aware of your legal obligations under the CDM regulations (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. As Property Managers liaising with our clients over these regulations is a key part of our remit, as they effect the way repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works are run.
For larger projects, where work will extend to more than 30 days, or 500 person days of working, the regulations become even more onerous.
The is a duty to notify the HSE of the project, with this notification required once detailed design is underway (so usually well before any contractor is due to start on site)
A CDM Co-ordinator (CDMC) must be appointed by the client, whose role will be to:
- Provide the client with a key advisor in respect of construction health and safety
- Co-ordinate health and safety aspect of the design, working with the designer and principal contractor
- Notify the HSE of the project
- Facilitate good communication between those involved in the project
- Prepare the health and safety file
A contractor must be appointed as a Principal contractor, and they will have additional duties under the regulations.
Call us now if you have any questions relating to your requirements under these regulations, or would like to discuss how we can provide the CDM Co-ordinators role.