Essential CDM 2015 Regulatory Guides UK for Construction Projects

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CDM inspector pointing to an empty Principal Designer box on a project organisation chart

The Principal Designer: The Most Misappointed Role

The Principal Designer is the most misappointed role in CDM 2015. Either it is not appointed at all. Or it is appointed too late. Or it is appointed to someone without the skills and influence to perform it effectively.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

CDM inspector reviewing a structural connection detail with a designer to design out risk

The Designer: Duties Start Before Anything Reaches a Drawing

Designers have CDM 2015 duties before anything reaches a drawing. Regulation 9 requires health and safety to be an integral part of the design process.

Paul Scanlon

Jul 301 min read

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