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    Understanding CDM Roles in
    Commercial and Residential Construction

    Sat 01/13/2024 - 08:06
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    Whether you're involved in commercial or residential construction, getting to grips with Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) involves exploring the roles of clients, contractors, principal designers, and more.

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    CDM roles and responsibilities

    CDM roles and responsibilities FAQs

    Understanding how these roles interplay is vital for smooth project management and ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved on your projects.

     

    Our FAQs provide a guide, offering a complete overview of these roles, their responsibilities, and their impact on the overall construction and building project.

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    Who enforces CDM regulations?

    The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) enforces the CDM Regulations in the UK.

    Who is exempt from CDM regulations?

    The CDM2015 Regulations apply to all construction projects within the UK, and do not distinguish between the type (commercial or domestic) of client.

    On the basis that the works are classified as ‘Construction’ (refer later FAQ question), then no-one is except from the regulations.

    What are the three main documents in CDM?

    Pre-Construction Information

    Construction Phase Plan

    Health & Safety File

    What are the Part 4 regulations of the CDM?

    There are actually five parts to the regulations, as per below.

     

    CDM 2015 is divided into five parts:

    Part 1 deals with the application of CDM 2015 and definitions

    Part 2 covers the duties of clients for all construction projects. These duties apply in full for commercial clients. However, the duties for domestic clients normally pass to other dutyholders

    Part 3 covers the health and safety duties and roles of other dutyholders, including:

    Designers

    Principal designers

    Principal contractors

    Contractors

    Part 4 contains general requirements for all construction sites

    Part 5 contains transitional arrangements and revocations.

    Do CDM regulations apply to commercial clients?

    The CDM 2015 Regulations apply to all construction projects within the UK, and do not distinguish between the type (commercial or domestic) of client.

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