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3rd September, 2024 - CDM

When Are You Responsible For Subcontractors Health And Safety?

Subcontractors are used on most construction projects. And you might think that each contractor is responsible for their own health and safety - and they are. But if you use subcontractors, you have some responsibility for their health and safety too.

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22nd August, 2024 - CDM

Who Are The CDM 2015 Duty Holders?

There are 5 main duty holders under CDM 2015 you need to know about. Some duty holders are appointed automatically, and some need to be appointed in writing. In this blog post, we'll look at the client, the principal designer, the principal contractor, designers, and contractors under CDM.

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27th June, 2024 - CDM

CDM 2015 For Only One Contractor

If your construction project has only one contractor, you'll still need to comply with the CDM regulations, but the rules are slightly different. There are changes to the duties of the client, the contractor, and any designers. Here's how CDM applies to a single-contractor project.

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30th May, 2024 - CDM

When Does A Principal Designer Need To Be Appointed?

You need to appoint a principal designer on all construction projects involving more than one contractor (including subcontractors). This requirement applies to any type of construction project, including domestic (where the appointment can happen automatically).

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28th May, 2024 - CDM

CDM Guide For Developers And Housebuilders

How does CDM apply if you are both the client and the builder? For developers, CDM can seem like a lot to handle when multiple CDM roles apply. So if you're developing a plot or doing up a house to sell, and managing the project yourself, here's our CDM guide for developers and housebuilders.

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8th May, 2024 - CDM

CDM Notifiable Projects Working Days And Person Days Explained

Notifiable CDM projects are construction projects that you need to tell the HSE about. If your construction project meets certain criteria - based on project length and the number of people on site - you have to notify the HSE, and your project is notifiable.

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6th February, 2024 - CDM

CDM 2015 Roles And Responsibilities

The roles of client, principal designer, principal contractor, designers and contractors all have responsibilities under CDM. And so do workers. In this blog post, we will look at what these roles are, when they apply, and what you need to do.

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31st January, 2024 - CDM

What Is Pre-Construction Information?

Pre-construction information is one of the first health and safety documents you will need on a construction project. This is a legally required document, required by the CDM regulations for every construction project.

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25th January, 2024 - CDM

25 CDM Regulation Questions Answered (FAQs)

In this CDM FAQ, we've answered 25 of the most commonly asked questions about CDM. Along the way, you’ll find examples, resources, and tools to help you comply with CDM on your construction projects.

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14th November, 2023 - CDM

191 CDM 2015 Prosecutions (Breaches, Fines And Prison Time)

There have been 191 prosecutions under CDM since the latest version came into force in 2015. There have now been over £16m in fines, and 2022 saw the largest fine to date under CDM 2015 (£900,000). Let's look at - and learn from - the HSE data.

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5th September, 2023 - CDM

How To Calculate If Your Construction Project Is CDM Notifiable

The CDM regulations require some construction projects to be notified to the HSE. This notification is a legal requirement and you need to let them know about your project before work starts on site. In this blog post, we look at when your project is notifiable, and how to calculate if you meet the threshold.

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15th June, 2023 - CDM

9 Principal Contractor Facts (And 3 Myths)

The principal contractor is a role required under CDM on every construction project with more than one contractor. Since most construction projects need a principal contractor, let's take a look at some facts (and myths) about this CDM role.

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