CDM compliance amongst landscape professionals
Questions regarding interpretation of The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 are frequently raised by members, and whilst CDM can seem like a difficult topic to understand the basic principles are easily understood with a little guidance.
In response to questions frequently raised by Association members in relation to CDM, BALI has developed a suite of guidance delivered via 2 routes for members:
1. A guidance section on the Association’s website outlines the steps landscape professionals should take to comply with the regulations. In addition to definitions for CDM terms and explanations for each duty holder role and various template documents, BALI has developed a comprehensive ‘common scenarios’ page, which aims to answer frequently asked questions associated with projects, as well as scenarios such as the role of sub-contractors and how to manage non-compliance of CDM.
2. The Association hosted a webinar which outlined the mechanics of CDM, and what roles landscape designers and contractors are likely to play in a range of scenarios, ranging from small domestic projects involving only one contractor, up to large commercial projects involving many designers and contractors. Members have access to a recording of this webinar, as well as the slides and all template documents referred to during the presentation.
Remember:
- CDM applies to every 'Construction' project regardless of project duration and project size. If you are involved in a construction project, you will have duties under CDM.
- CDM regulations apply to every commercial and domestic landscape construction project, regardless of duration or budget.
- CDM applies still applies to projects where there is no obligation to notify the HSE
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