Essential CDM 2015 Regulatory Guides UK for Construction Projects

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CDM inspector questioning a client about how contractor competence was actually checked

When Did You Last Properly Check Contractor Competence

When did you last properly check the competence of a contractor — not just their insurance certificates and CSCS cards? Regulation 8 of CDM 2015 requires every duty holder to take reasonable steps to verify the skills, knowledge, experience, and organisational capability of those they appoint.

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 asking a client to evidence how they assessed duty holder competence

The Competence Declaration: A New Client Duty

There is a new client duty under the Building Safety Act, and most clients have never heard of it. It is not enough to appoint a competent Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector pointing to organisational capability, the fourth part of the Regulation 8 competence test

Regulation 8: The Four-Part Competence Test

Regulation 8 of CDM 2015 uses a four-part test for competence. Most clients only check one of the four.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

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