Client Duties in Building Maintenance and Renovation - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 09:38, 16 January 2023

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−	Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, so long as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations..	+	= Introduction =

−	So, ~~while it is~~ not the ~~client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance~~ and ~~renovation,~~ they ~~do have to~~ appoint a ~~suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s~~ duty ~~to manage asbestos~~ in ~~construction~~ of a renovation ~~project~~, ~~or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they do not necessarily need to do it themselves, so long~~ as ~~a competent~~ is ~~appointed~~ to ~~take on~~ the ~~role~~.	+	Clients may commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations.

−	== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==	+	So, while it is not always the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint a suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s duty to manage asbestos in construction of a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they do not necessarily need to do it themselves, so long as a competent is appointed to take on the role.
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		+	= Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders =

	Clients have to ensure that any contractors and designers involved in the project are competent and proficient in handling their roles. The client is also responsible for appointing the relevant persons as early as possible, so as to ensure that risks are minimised or ideally eliminated beforehand.		Clients have to ensure that any contractors and designers involved in the project are competent and proficient in handling their roles. The client is also responsible for appointing the relevant persons as early as possible, so as to ensure that risks are minimised or ideally eliminated beforehand.
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	For larger or more complex projects involving multiple designers and contractors, there are also principal duty holders that can manage relevant aspects of the project. To determine if duty holders are competent, asking for referrals to previous clients or work they have done before can help in the appraisal of them.		For larger or more complex projects involving multiple designers and contractors, there are also principal duty holders that can manage relevant aspects of the project. To determine if duty holders are competent, asking for referrals to previous clients or work they have done before can help in the appraisal of them.

−	== Making sure arrangements are made where necessary ==	+	= Making sure arrangements are made where necessary =

	Most work being carried out on site requires certain procedures to be carried out in relation to safety operations, risk assessments, and the following of safety procedures.		Most work being carried out on site requires certain procedures to be carried out in relation to safety operations, risk assessments, and the following of safety procedures.
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	An asbestos leak during a renovation project, for example, is often required to fixed before any further construction or renovation work is conducted on that site, which in turn requires time and can cause delays. Cleaning asbestos can take only a day ( depending on the scale of the issue), but on top of any works an abatement period will often be also be required which would add further to the time considerations to a project.		An asbestos leak during a renovation project, for example, is often required to fixed before any further construction or renovation work is conducted on that site, which in turn requires time and can cause delays. Cleaning asbestos can take only a day ( depending on the scale of the issue), but on top of any works an abatement period will often be also be required which would add further to the time considerations to a project.

−	== Coordination and communication ==	+	= Coordination and communication =

	Both the principal designer and main contractor need to be given sufficient information about the project, about the property and the site or land. Regular communication and liaison is necessary to help determine budgets, and programme, as well as to agree a plan and then proceed with the project in the correct manner.		Both the principal designer and main contractor need to be given sufficient information about the project, about the property and the site or land. Regular communication and liaison is necessary to help determine budgets, and programme, as well as to agree a plan and then proceed with the project in the correct manner.
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	A designer is often responsible for planning, preparation, design and blueprint of the project. Whilst the contractor is then responsible for the building, the site workers, and the actual construction phases. In this case both duty holders have to constantly ensure that worker safety is prioritised. It may also be that the works are set-up in different ways with a single duty holder throughout the process, depending on the agreements and arrangements set-up initially.		A designer is often responsible for planning, preparation, design and blueprint of the project. Whilst the contractor is then responsible for the building, the site workers, and the actual construction phases. In this case both duty holders have to constantly ensure that worker safety is prioritised. It may also be that the works are set-up in different ways with a single duty holder throughout the process, depending on the agreements and arrangements set-up initially.

−	== Adequate safety measures, warnings , and protections of the public ==	+	= Adequate safety measures, warnings , and protections of the public =

	If any construction or renovation work is being carried out in a busy area, clients have to ensure that duty holders are doing what is necessary to protect members of the public. If a property is being renovated and a domestic client has visitors, they might also be considered as members of the public.		If any construction or renovation work is being carried out in a busy area, clients have to ensure that duty holders are doing what is necessary to protect members of the public. If a property is being renovated and a domestic client has visitors, they might also be considered as members of the public.

−	== Ensuring proper documentation and reporting ==	+	= Ensuring proper documentation and reporting =

	Plans, health and safety files, potential issues that arise in planning and construction phases, safety reports, chemicals of concern reports, and any other status reports should be well documented. Any agreements made should be made in writing, with all documentation properly dated and labelled.		Plans, health and safety files, potential issues that arise in planning and construction phases, safety reports, chemicals of concern reports, and any other status reports should be well documented. Any agreements made should be made in writing, with all documentation properly dated and labelled.

−	== Meeting the requirements of the building regulation requirements ==	+	= Meeting the requirements of the building regulation requirements =

	For buildings that are being repurposed for different use cases, such as an office building being converted into an industrial facility (or vice versa), these projects and indeed all projects need to ensure that they are built according to relevant codes and legal guidelines.		For buildings that are being repurposed for different use cases, such as an office building being converted into an industrial facility (or vice versa), these projects and indeed all projects need to ensure that they are built according to relevant codes and legal guidelines.

−	== Notifying relevant organisations ==	+	= Notifying relevant organisations =

	Organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) need to be notified of any construction projects that:		Organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) need to be notified of any construction projects that:
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	The HSE has to be notified well before construction on the project begins, so it is necessary to coordinate with the principal designers and contractors on the matter. Clients can request duty holders to notify HSE on their behalf.		The HSE has to be notified well before construction on the project begins, so it is necessary to coordinate with the principal designers and contractors on the matter. Clients can request duty holders to notify HSE on their behalf.

−	== Conclusion ==	+	= Conclusion =

	Construction projects are risky, and renovation can have a myriad of unforeseen issues. A client that fulfills their CDM duties in building maintenance, renovation, and construction has more influence over the health and safety of the workers, which is always the priority. This post covers it all.		Construction projects are risky, and renovation can have a myriad of unforeseen issues. A client that fulfills their CDM duties in building maintenance, renovation, and construction has more influence over the health and safety of the workers, which is always the priority. This post covers it all.
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	* Health and safety file.		* Health and safety file.
	* Pre-construction information.		* Pre-construction information.
−	* Safety briefing.
−	* Safety management.
−	* Toolbox talk.
	* What approvals are needed before construction begins.		* What approvals are needed before construction begins.

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Editor at 08:02, 27 September 2022

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	Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, so long as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations..		Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, so long as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations..

−	So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint a suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s duty to manage asbestos on a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they do not necessarily need to do it themselves, so long as a competent is appointed to take on the role.	+	So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint a suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s duty to manage asbestos in construction of a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they do not necessarily need to do it themselves, so long as a competent is appointed to take on the role.

	== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==		== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==

Editor at 08:01, 27 September 2022

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	Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, so long as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations..		Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, so long as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations..

−	So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint a suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s ~~[https://humanfocus.co.uk/e-learning/~~duty-to-manage-asbestos~~/ duty to manage asbestos]~~ on a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they ~~donot~~ necessarily need to do it themselves, so long as a competent is appointed to take on the role.	+	So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint a suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s duty to manage asbestos on a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they do not necessarily need to do it themselves, so long as a competent is appointed to take on the role.

	== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==		== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* Construction phase plan.
		+	* CDM 2015 client duties.
		+	* CDM 2015 contractor duties.
		+	* CDM 2015 designer duties.
		+	* CDM 2015 principal contractor duties.
		+	* CDM 2015 principal designer duties.
		+	* CDM 2015 worker duties.
		+	* CDM co-ordinator.
		+	* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.
		+	* CDM Principles of prevention.
		+	* Design risk management (DRM)
		+	* Domestic client.
		+	* Hazardous substances.
		+	* Health and safety file.
		+	* Pre-construction information.
		+	* Safety briefing.
		+	* Safety management.
		+	* Toolbox talk.
		+	* What approvals are needed before construction begins.

	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]

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−	Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are not experts in the work done, so they do not ~~have~~ the necessary information ~~and~~ knowledge required of a duty holder per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. ~~However,~~ they still have a say ~~in the matter and point the duty holders~~ in the direction ~~they want~~ the renovation work to ~~be done~~.	+	Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are often not experts in the work being done, so they may not hold the necessary information or knowledge that is required of a duty holder as per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. If they appoint a duty holder they are still the client and still have a say in the direction of the renovation work, so long as it is not contrary to the CDM regulations..

−	So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint ~~the right people~~. So if it is the client’s [https://humanfocus.co.uk/e-learning/duty-to-manage-asbestos/ duty to manage asbestos] on a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they ~~don’t have~~ to do it themselves, ~~but appoint~~ competent ~~people~~ to ~~do it~~.	+	So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint a suitably qualified person. So if it is the client’s [https://humanfocus.co.uk/e-learning/duty-to-manage-asbestos/ duty to manage asbestos] on a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they donot necessarily need to do it themselves, so long as a competent is appointed to take on the role.

	== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==		== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==

−	Clients have to ensure that any contractors and designers involved in the project are competent and proficient in handling their roles. The client is also responsible for appointing ~~them~~ as early as possible to ensure that risks are eliminated beforehand.	+	Clients have to ensure that any contractors and designers involved in the project are competent and proficient in handling their roles. The client is also responsible for appointing the relevant persons as early as possible, so as to ensure that risks are minimised or ideally eliminated beforehand.

−	For projects ~~with~~ multiple designers and contractors, there are also principal duty holders that can manage aspects of the project. To determine if duty holders are competent, asking for referrals to previous clients or work they have done can help ~~appraise~~ them.	+	For larger or more complex projects involving multiple designers and contractors, there are also principal duty holders that can manage relevant aspects of the project. To determine if duty holders are competent, asking for referrals to previous clients or work they have done before can help in the appraisal of them.

−	== ~~Make Sure Arrangements~~ are ~~Made Where Necessary~~ ==	+	== Making sure arrangements are made where necessary ==

−	~~Any~~ work ~~that is~~ being ~~done~~ requires ~~conducting~~ safety operations, risk assessments, and ~~ensuring that~~ safety procedures ~~are followed~~.	+	Most work being carried out on site requires certain procedures to be carried out in relation to safety operations, risk assessments, and the following of safety procedures.

−	Clients have to monitor and assess contractors and designers to make sure they are assessing risk, providing safety measures, reducing exposure to chemicals ~~and~~ harmful substances, and providing any other welfare as necessary.	+	Clients have to monitor and assess contractors and designers to make sure they are assessing risk, providing safety measures, reducing exposure to chemicals or harmful substances, and providing any other welfare requirements as necessary.

−	=~~= <br />~~	+	= Time allocation on a project =
−	~~Allocate~~ Time ~~for the Project =~~=	+

−	One of the key roles of duty holders is to ensure that both safety and work quality standards are ~~kept up~~, ~~and~~ in construction, poor work can also be unsafe. The client has to ensure that proper time is allocated for the project to be planned, assessed, constructed, maintained, etc.	+	One of the key roles of duty holders is to ensure that both safety and work quality standards are maintained, as in construction, poor work can also become unsafe work. The client has to ensure that proper time is allocated for the project to be planned, assessed, constructed and maintained, etc.

−	Some construction or renovation projects might also uncover unforeseen circumstances or face delays~~. These~~ can range from delays due to rain, weather, chemical spills, accidents, ~~and~~ other factors.	+	Some construction or renovation projects might also uncover unforeseen circumstances or face delays, which can range from delays due to rain, weather, chemical spills, accidents, as well as other factors.

−	An asbestos leak during renovation, for example, ~~requires that it~~ is fixed before any construction or renovation is conducted on that site, which requires time. Cleaning asbestos ~~takes about~~ a day, but ~~there has to be~~ an abatement period ~~as well, adding~~ to the time ~~of the~~ project.	+	An asbestos leak during a renovation project, for example, is often required to fixed before any further construction or renovation work is conducted on that site, which in turn requires time and can cause delays. Cleaning asbestos can take only a day ( depending on the scale of the issue), but on top of any works an abatement period will often be also be required which would add further to the time considerations to a project.

−	== ~~Coordinate~~ and ~~Communicate with Principal Designer and Contractor~~ ==	+	== Coordination and communication ==

−	Both the principal designer and contractor need to be given information about the project ~~and~~ the property. Regular communication and ~~liaising are~~ necessary to determine budgets, and ~~timeline~~, as well as to plan and proceed with the project.	+	Both the principal designer and main contractor need to be given sufficient information about the project, about the property and the site or land. Regular communication and liaison is necessary to help determine budgets, and programme, as well as to agree a plan and then proceed with the project in the correct manner.

−	A designer is responsible for planning ~~and~~ preparation, ~~as well as the~~ design and blueprint of the project. A contractor is responsible for the building, the workers, and the actual construction ~~phase~~. ~~Both~~ duty holders have to constantly ensure that worker safety is prioritised.	+	A designer is often responsible for planning, preparation, design and blueprint of the project. Whilst the contractor is then responsible for the building, the site workers, and the actual construction phases. In this case both duty holders have to constantly ensure that worker safety is prioritised. It may also be that the works are set-up in different ways with a single duty holder throughout the process, depending on the agreements and arrangements set-up initially.

−	== ~~Provide~~ Adequate ~~Safety Measures~~, ~~Warnings~~, and ~~Protections for~~ the ~~Public~~ ==	+	== Adequate safety measures, warnings , and protections of the public ==

−	If any construction or renovation work is being ~~done~~ in a busy area, clients have to ensure that duty holders are doing what is necessary to protect members of the public. If a property is being renovated and a domestic client has ~~guests over~~, they ~~can~~ be considered members of the public ~~as well~~.	+	If any construction or renovation work is being carried out in a busy area, clients have to ensure that duty holders are doing what is necessary to protect members of the public. If a property is being renovated and a domestic client has visitors, they might also be considered as members of the public.

−	== ~~Ensure Proper Documentation~~ and ~~Reporting~~ ==	+	== Ensuring proper documentation and reporting ==

−	Plans, health and safety files, potential issues that arise in planning and construction phases, safety reports, chemicals of concern reports, and any other status reports should be well documented. Any agreements made should be made in writing, with all documentation properly dated and ~~labeled~~.	+	Plans, health and safety files, potential issues that arise in planning and construction phases, safety reports, chemicals of concern reports, and any other status reports should be well documented. Any agreements made should be made in writing, with all documentation properly dated and labelled.

−	== ~~Ensure Commercial Renovations and Construction Meet Proper Regulation Requirements~~ ==	+	== Meeting the requirements of the building regulation requirements ==

−	For buildings that are being repurposed for different use cases, such as an office building being converted into an industrial facility (or vice versa), ~~those~~ projects need to ensure that they are built according to ~~code~~ and legal guidelines.	+	For buildings that are being repurposed for different use cases, such as an office building being converted into an industrial facility (or vice versa), these projects and indeed all projects need to ensure that they are built according to relevant codes and legal guidelines.

−	== ~~Notify Relevant Organisations Where Necessary~~ ==	+	== Notifying relevant organisations ==

	Organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) need to be notified of any construction projects that:		Organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) need to be notified of any construction projects that:
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	* Have work that lasts or could last more than 30 days		* Have work that lasts or could last more than 30 days

−	The HSE has to be notified well before construction on the project begins, so it is necessary to coordinate with the principal designers and contractors on the matter. Clients can request duty holders to notify HSE on their behalf ~~as well~~.	+	The HSE has to be notified well before construction on the project begins, so it is necessary to coordinate with the principal designers and contractors on the matter. Clients can request duty holders to notify HSE on their behalf.

	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
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	Construction projects are risky, and renovation can have a myriad of unforeseen issues. A client that fulfills their CDM duties in building maintenance, renovation, and construction has more influence over the health and safety of the workers, which is always the priority. This post covers it all.		Construction projects are risky, and renovation can have a myriad of unforeseen issues. A client that fulfills their CDM duties in building maintenance, renovation, and construction has more influence over the health and safety of the workers, which is always the priority. This post covers it all.

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Clients are the people who commission renovation and maintenance projects but are not experts in the work done, so they do not have the necessary information and knowledge required of a duty holder per the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. However, they still have a say in the matter and point the duty holders in the direction they want the renovation work to be done.

So, while it is not the client’s responsibility to conduct proper checks during maintenance and renovation, they do have to appoint the right people. So if it is the client’s [https://humanfocus.co.uk/e-learning/duty-to-manage-asbestos/ duty to manage asbestos] on a renovation project, or to follow up on procedures and safety measures for workers, they don’t have to do it themselves, but appoint competent people to do it.

== Managing ‘Competent Persons’ and Duty Holders ==

Clients have to ensure that any contractors and designers involved in the project are competent and proficient in handling their roles. The client is also responsible for appointing them as early as possible to ensure that risks are eliminated beforehand.

For projects with multiple designers and contractors, there are also principal duty holders that can manage aspects of the project. To determine if duty holders are competent, asking for referrals to previous clients or work they have done can help appraise them.

== Make Sure Arrangements are Made Where Necessary ==

Any work that is being done requires conducting safety operations, risk assessments, and ensuring that safety procedures are followed.

Clients have to monitor and assess contractors and designers to make sure they are assessing risk, providing safety measures, reducing exposure to chemicals and harmful substances, and providing any other welfare as necessary.

== <br />
Allocate Time for the Project ==

One of the key roles of duty holders is to ensure that both safety and work quality standards are kept up, and in construction, poor work can also be unsafe. The client has to ensure that proper time is allocated for the project to be planned, assessed, constructed, maintained, etc.

Some construction or renovation projects might also uncover unforeseen circumstances or face delays. These can range from delays due to rain, weather, chemical spills, accidents, and other factors.

An asbestos leak during renovation, for example, requires that it is fixed before any construction or renovation is conducted on that site, which requires time. Cleaning asbestos takes about a day, but there has to be an abatement period as well, adding to the time of the project.

== Coordinate and Communicate with Principal Designer and Contractor ==

Both the principal designer and contractor need to be given information about the project and the property. Regular communication and liaising are necessary to determine budgets, and timeline, as well as to plan and proceed with the project.

A designer is responsible for planning and preparation, as well as the design and blueprint of the project. A contractor is responsible for the building, the workers, and the actual construction phase. Both duty holders have to constantly ensure that worker safety is prioritised.

== Provide Adequate Safety Measures, Warnings, and Protections for the Public ==

If any construction or renovation work is being done in a busy area, clients have to ensure that duty holders are doing what is necessary to protect members of the public. If a property is being renovated and a domestic client has guests over, they can be considered members of the public as well.

== Ensure Proper Documentation and Reporting ==

Plans, health and safety files, potential issues that arise in planning and construction phases, safety reports, chemicals of concern reports, and any other status reports should be well documented. Any agreements made should be made in writing, with all documentation properly dated and labeled.

== Ensure Commercial Renovations and Construction Meet Proper Regulation Requirements ==

For buildings that are being repurposed for different use cases, such as an office building being converted into an industrial facility (or vice versa), those projects need to ensure that they are built according to code and legal guidelines.

== Notify Relevant Organisations Where Necessary ==

Organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) need to be notified of any construction projects that:

* Have 20 or more workers on the project at once
* Have more than 500 days of work on the project
* Have work that lasts or could last more than 30 days

The HSE has to be notified well before construction on the project begins, so it is necessary to coordinate with the principal designers and contractors on the matter. Clients can request duty holders to notify HSE on their behalf as well.

== Conclusion ==

Construction projects are risky, and renovation can have a myriad of unforeseen issues. A client that fulfills their CDM duties in building maintenance, renovation, and construction has more influence over the health and safety of the workers, which is always the priority. This post covers it all.

[[Category:Education]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:People]]