Construction Design Management (CDM) Co-ordinator

If you are about to alter or extend a building or structure, thinking of putting up a new one or demolishing an existing one, then the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 place a number of specific duties on you.

The CDM regulations separates construction projects into two types - dependent on how long they take to build and how many people are involved.

For projects which are notifiable to the HSE you are required to appoint an adviser called a “CDM Co-ordinator” before significant detailed design work starts so that they can advise and assist you with all of your duties.

The purpose of this role is to:

• assist the client complete their duties,
• advise on the competence of other appointments,
• coordinate health and safety matters, and
• complete the health and safety file.

Lighthouse consultants have the necessary experience and knowledge to fulfil this important role ensuring your obligations are fully met through to completion of the project.