Essential CDM 2015 Regulatory Guides UK for Construction Projects

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CDM inspector Clara explaining to a commercial client that an office fit-out is construction work under CDM 2015

CDM 2015 Applies to Fit-Outs and Refurbishments

Most Clients Don't Realise… You are commissioning an office fit-out. No groundworks. No structural changes. No demolition. Is CDM 2015 relevant?

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector explaining that appointing a CDM consultant does not discharge the client's duties

Appointing a CDM Consultant Does Not Discharge Your Client Duties

One of the most common questions we get asked is: "We've appointed a CDM consultant — are we covered now?" The short answer is no.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector explaining that contractor competence must be checked for each project, not once

Using the Same Contractor Does Not Mean Competence Is Checked

You have used the same contractor for three projects. You trust them. You know their team. Under CDM 2015, that is not the same as having checked their competence for this project.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector explaining that the client provides the system that holds the Golden Thread

The Golden Thread Is a Client Duty

The Golden Thread is a client responsibility. Most clients think it belongs to the contractor. Under the Building Safety Act, it is the live record of building safety information across the building's life.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector explaining to a surprised client that commissioning construction work makes them a duty holder

I Didn't Know I Had Any CDM Duties

"I didn't know I had any CDM duties." We hear it on almost every first call with a new client. If you commission construction work, CDM 2015 makes you a duty holder. There is no opt-out.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector verifying site welfare facilities, a client duty under Regulation 4 of CDM 2015

Welfare Facilities Are a Client Duty

Welfare facilities on your construction site are not just the contractor's responsibility to sort out. Ensuring adequate welfare is a client duty under Regulation 4(4) of CDM 2015.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read