Please be aware there are some new rules that have come into affect. The new Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) came into force on the 6th April 2015 and apply to all building and construction projects, regardless of the size, duration and nature of the work. The Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) are the main set of regulations for managing the

health, safety and welfare of construction projects. CDM applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions,

conversions, repair and maintenance.

What does it mean for domestic clients – homeowners?

For the first time, the new CDM Regulations will apply to domestic client projects, although client duties will normally be transferred to the contractor or principal contractor, or if the client wishes to make a specific appointment, the designer.

All building and renovation work shown in property development programmes will be covered by the revised CDM Regulations.

How does this affect construction companies?

Construction companies will have to comply with the revised CDM Regulations from Monday 6 April 2015. Employers will need to provide information, instruction, training and supervision, with workers having their training needs assessed against the needs of the job and employers to meet the gap in skills and knowledge through appropriate training. Written construction phase plans will be required for all construction projects (including domestic client work) and a principal designer and principal contractor appointed when there is more than one contractor on a project.