We help Clients, designers and contractors meet their duties under CDM 2015 and run safer projects with clear advice, practical documents and steady support on site.
We provide health and safety consultancy for construction projects, from early planning through to delivery on site. You get advice that fits the job, paperwork that stands up to scrutiny and support that helps teams follow safe systems of work.
We work with Clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and contractors across a mix of building types, including commercial, residential, education and healthcare across Leeds, West Yorkshire and the wider UK.
Choose the service that fits what you need. If you are not sure, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
If you’re unsure what health and safety requirements apply to your project, please contact us for advice.
A CDM Principal Designer is the dutyholder responsible for managing health and safety during the design phase of a construction project under the CDM Regulations 2015.
The Principal Designer coordinates health and safety matters during design, ensuring risks are identified, eliminated where possible, and properly controlled before construction begins.
They also ensure designers comply with their duties and that relevant health and safety information is communicated to the wider project team.
The client is responsible for appointing the CDM Principal Designer.
This appointment must be made in writing before the construction phase begins. If the client fails to appoint a Principal Designer, the client may take on those responsibilities themselves, as long as they are competent to do so.
The role of the CDM Principal Designer includes:
• Planning, managing and monitoring health and safety during the design phase
• Coordinating designers and ensuring they consider health and safety risks
• Identifying and reducing risks associated with construction, maintenance and future use of the building
• Preparing and updating the pre-construction information
• Assisting the client with their duties under the CDM Regulations
• Ensuring the health and safety file is prepared for the completed project.
Pre-construction information (PCI) is information about the site and project that designers and contractors need to plan their work safely.
It typically includes information relating to:
• existing structures
• site hazards
• utilities and services
• ground conditions
• asbestos or hazardous materials
• site access constraints.
The CDM Principal Designer coordinates this information before construction begins
Every property is different, but the goal stays the same. We help you understand condition, manage risk and plan next steps.
Get in touch to discuss how our Health and Safety Consultancy services can support your organisation and projects.
