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31st October, 2024 - CDM
Yes, the CDM regulations apply to every type of construction project, including refurbishment work. It may surprise you to know that the refurbishment project doesn't even have to involve any structural changes for CDM to apply.
Read Post29th October, 2024 - CDM
Construction projects that do not meet the CDM notification thresholds are known as non-notifiable projects. Being non-notifiable means they do not need to be notified to the HSE. Other than not being notifiable, the CDM regulations still apply - in full!
Read Post3rd September, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post22nd August, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post27th June, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post30th May, 2024 - CDM
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).
Read Post28th May, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post8th May, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post6th February, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post31st January, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post25th January, 2024 - CDM
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.
Read Post14th November, 2023 - CDM
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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