Maintenance Scheduling and UK Construction Compliance: Staying On-Time with Site Downtime Planning

The post Maintenance Scheduling and UK Construction Compliance: Staying On-Time with Site Downtime Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Why Maintenance Scheduling Matters on UK Construction Sites Unplanned equipment downtime is one of the biggest causes of project delays and cost overruns in UK construction. When a tower crane fails mid-pour or an excavator breaks down during a critical dig phase, the knock-on effects ripple across your entire programme. The CDM 2015 regulations place […]

How to Create a Construction Phase Plan: Step-by-Step Guide

The post How to Create a Construction Phase Plan: Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Define the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) as a mandatory, live document under CDM 2015 that governs site safety from inception to completion. Beyond basic risk identification, emphasize the role of the Principal Contractor (or sole contractor) in tailoring the CPP to specific project complexities, such as high-risk...

Diary dates: what’s on in June

The Building Safety Act: What You Need to Know Now 10 June, 9am-12.15pm, IpswichLegal, Design & CDM experts share practical insights, compliance essentials and real-world collaboration strategies. Colin Jones from… The post Diary dates: what’s on in June appeared first on Construction Management.

CDM 2015 review: a new direction of travel?

Does the HSE's decision to leave the CDM regulations as is suggest a wider change in the construction sector? Emma Evans analyses the details. The post CDM 2015 review: a new direction of travel? appeared first on Construction Management.

New guidance incoming to clarify CDM regulations

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has committed to introduce new guidance on the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, but ruled out combining the principal designer role specified in the CDM with that outlined in the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The HSE… The post New guidance incoming to clarify CDM regulations appeared first on Construction News.

Fire Safety in Construction - Published by Health and Safety Executive via the Amber Kelly website.

Guidance for clients, designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks

Building Magazine - Variations and Covid 19 claims, 16062020

Can variations clauses be invoked over pandemic-driven changes to the way construction projects are being run?