CDM 2015 principal designer duties - Revision history

Editor at 11:00, 10 December 2025

2025-12-10T11:00:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:00, 10 December 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) are intended to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. They were introduced in 1994 and revised in 2007. A further revision came into force in April 2015.	+	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) are intended to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. They were introduced in 1994 and revised in 2007. A further revision came into force in April 2015. see also Principal designer

	One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is the replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.		One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is the replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.
Line 40:		Line 40:
	In February 2020, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced new research to better understand the benefits and challenges of the principal designer role.		In February 2020, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced new research to better understand the benefits and challenges of the principal designer role.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* CDM.		* CDM.
Line 56:		Line 56:
	* Health and Safety Executive.		* Health and Safety Executive.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:~~Building_safety~~]] [[Category:~~Health_and_safety_/_CDM~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Building_safety]]

Designing Buildings at 14:45, 8 May 2024

2024-05-08T14:45:15Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:45, 8 May 2024
Line 56:		Line 56:
	* Health and Safety Executive.		* Health and Safety Executive.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Building_safety]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]

Designing Buildings at 11:37, 22 February 2021

2021-02-22T11:37:20Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:37, 22 February 2021
Line 37:		Line 37:

	Advise the client on the adequacy of revised sums and time allowed to give effect to H&S measures.		Advise the client on the adequacy of revised sums and time allowed to give effect to H&S measures.
		+
		+	In February 2020, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced new research to better understand the benefits and challenges of the principal designer role.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 06:51, 30 August 2020

2020-08-30T06:51:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:51, 30 August 2020
Line 54:		Line 54:
	* Health and Safety Executive.		* Health and Safety Executive.

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]

178.78.87.221 at 18:42, 29 December 2019

2019-12-29T18:42:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:42, 29 December 2019
Line 1:		Line 1:
	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) are intended to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. They were introduced in 1994 and revised in 2007. A further revision came into force in April 2015.		The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) are intended to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. They were introduced in 1994 and revised in 2007. A further revision came into force in April 2015.

−	One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.	+	One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is the replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.

	Guidance published by the Health and Safety Executive in January 2015, defines principal designers as ‘…designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role.’ This may be combined with other roles on the project, such as project manager or architect.		Guidance published by the Health and Safety Executive in January 2015, defines principal designers as ‘…designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role.’ This may be combined with other roles on the project, such as project manager or architect.

Editor: Reverted edits by 134.225.30.76 (talk) to last revision by 217.44.125.143

2019-11-11T19:54:40Z

Reverted edits by 134.225.30.76 (talk) to last revision by 217.44.125.143

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:54, 11 November 2019
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	~~Tjfrnjnvjnvj sj kc~~	+	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) are intended to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. They were introduced in 1994 and revised in 2007. A further revision came into force in April 2015.

	One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.		One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.

134.225.30.76 at 10:45, 11 November 2019

2019-11-11T10:45:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:45, 11 November 2019
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) are intended to ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced. They were introduced in 1994 and revised in 2007. A further revision came into force in April 2015.	+	Tjfrnjnvjnvj sj kc

	One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.		One of the key changes introduced by CDM 2015 is replacement of the role of CDM co-ordinator (CDMC) with a principal designer (PD). The principal designer has responsibility for co-ordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase. The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. Under the 2007 regulations, this role was often contracted out, resulting in extra costs, but the individual appointed was rarely properly embedded in the project team and so had little opportunity to influence the design.

217.44.125.143 at 10:44, 4 May 2019

2019-05-04T10:44:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:44, 4 May 2019
Line 23:		Line 23:

	Guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) with small businesses in mind: [http://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/CDM%20Regs/industry-guidance-principal-designer.pdf Industry guidance for Principal Designers (PDF, 150 KB)].		Guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) with small businesses in mind: [http://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/CDM%20Regs/industry-guidance-principal-designer.pdf Industry guidance for Principal Designers (PDF, 150 KB)].
		+
		+	Legislative obligations to Client
		+
		+	A client who is unfamiliar with construction projects will need to be made aware that the CDM Regulations apply to their project.
		+
		+	Re-iterate that the CDM regulations 2015 prevent work continuing beyond very initial design work until a CDM co-ordinator is appointed.
		+
		+	Make the client aware that you are registered with the ARB and have to adhere to it’s Code of Conduct and as such you are required under this Code to inform the client that architects are subject to the disciplinary sanction of the Board in relation to complaints of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence.
		+
		+	While as architects, such of the legislation will be bound into our scope of services and will be diligently carried out; its falls outside our scope of services to supply the client with exhaustive details. Therefore, recommend to the client to contact their legal advisors for comprehensive legal advise.
		+
		+	The CDM 2015 require Principal Contractors and Designers (as well as others involved in the project) to advise the client of their responsibilities regarding CDM.
		+
		+	Advise the client on the adequacy of revised sums and time allowed to give effect to H&S measures.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 07:18, 4 May 2019

2019-05-04T07:18:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:18, 4 May 2019
Line 14:		Line 14:
	* Taking into account the general principles of prevention.		* Taking into account the general principles of prevention.
	* Ensuring that all persons working in relation to the pre-construction phase cooperate with the client, the principal designer and each other.		* Ensuring that all persons working in relation to the pre-construction phase cooperate with the client, the principal designer and each other.
		+	* Checking that designers have sufficient skills, knowledge, experience and (if they are an organisation) the organisational capability to carry out the work.

	In addition, domestic clients can choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to transfer their duties to the principal designer.		In addition, domestic clients can choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to transfer their duties to the principal designer.
Line 23:		Line 24:
	Guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) with small businesses in mind: [http://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/CDM%20Regs/industry-guidance-principal-designer.pdf Industry guidance for Principal Designers (PDF, 150 KB)].		Guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) with small businesses in mind: [http://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/CDM%20Regs/industry-guidance-principal-designer.pdf Industry guidance for Principal Designers (PDF, 150 KB)].

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* CDM.		* CDM.

Editor: Reverted edits by Archstudent (talk) to last revision by 188.39.43.10

2019-05-03T15:27:38Z

Reverted edits by Archstudent (talk) to last revision by 188.39.43.10

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:27, 3 May 2019
Line 22:		Line 22:

	Guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) with small businesses in mind: [http://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/CDM%20Regs/industry-guidance-principal-designer.pdf Industry guidance for Principal Designers (PDF, 150 KB)].		Guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) with small businesses in mind: [http://www.citb.co.uk/Documents/CDM%20Regs/industry-guidance-principal-designer.pdf Industry guidance for Principal Designers (PDF, 150 KB)].
−
−	~~= Site Visits =~~
−
−	~~Before visiting the site~~
−
−	* To be familiar with the contract clauses related to site visits and our duties in the appointment
−	* Inform in the office you are on site
−	* Make sure you have all the PPE before entering the site
−	* Inform the contractor you are about to enter into the site
−	* Have an inspection plan in accordance to site and complexity of project and specific milestones
−	* Prepare a list of matters to be checked
−
−	~~On site~~
−
−	* Check all welfare facilities, general safety, access to site, tidiness, temporary protection and structures, etc.
−	* Check quality, that the design meets the contract and progress.
−	* Record with sketches, notes and photos during the site visit.
−
−	~~In the office~~
−
−	* Ensure records are filed
−
−
−
−	~~= Witnessing an Issue =~~
−
−	The regulations do not require architects or similar professional advisers to dictate construction methods or to exercise a health and safety management function over contractors as they carry out construction work. But must be safe to build from design point of view. Neither do the regulation place a duty on architect visiting sites in their professional role to review and report on all aspects of H&S. Where unsafe practise are noticed, this needs to be drawn to the attention of the responsible person, the principal contractor and contractor as appropriate. Site safety is the responsibility of the contractor. If activities taking place on site appear unsafe, he or she should immediately raise the matter with the contractor. A failure to do so may lead to an accusation of tacit approval. If the architect remains concerned, and the contractor refuses to do anything about it, the architect should immediately contact the Health and Safety Executive. If third party property or members of the public may be in danger, the architect should call the local building control officer or even the police, as appropriate. Failure by the architect to act in such circumstances could lead to the architect being held liable. If a contractor does not cooperate in connection with health and safety matters, payment for any affected work should not be certified, on the basis it is not being properly executed. All action taken in connection with health and safety should be recorded in writing and documented with photographs if possible.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =