As your CDM Advisor
At CDM 365, our CDM Advisors provide hands-on, practical support to ensure your project fully complies with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Operating both onsite and alongside your project team, we work closely with the Principal Designer during the pre-construction phase and continue to support contractors and duty holders throughout the construction phase.
The CDM Regulations are designed to improve safety, coordination, and efficiency across UK construction projects—and we make sure those standards are not just met, but embedded into the way your project is delivered.
From early planning and design risk management through to site monitoring and project completion, CDM 365 provides clear, proactive guidance that protects your business, reduces risk, and keeps your programme on track. Our role is simple: to ensure compliance, strengthen health and safety performance, and give you complete confidence that your project is being delivered safely, legally, and efficiently at every stage.
What your CDM Advisor Should Do For You
Advising on Compliance
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The CDM Advisor ensures that all parties involved in a construction project (clients, designers, contractors, etc.) comply with the CDM Regulations.
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They provide expert advice on legal obligations and best practices for health and safety.
Risk Management
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Identifying potential health and safety risks during the design and construction phases.
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Advising on measures to mitigate or eliminate risks, ensuring a safer working environment.
Documentation and Reporting
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Ensuring that all necessary health and safety documentation, such as risk assessments, method statements, and the Health and Safety File, are prepared and maintained.
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Reviewing and updating the project’s safety documentation as needed.
Coordination and Communication
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Acting as a liaison between the client, principal designer, and principal contractor to ensure that safety is a priority throughout the project.
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Facilitating communication among all parties to promote a collaborative approach to managing health and safety.
Incident Investigation
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If an incident occurs, the CDM Advisor may be involved in investigating the cause, reviewing the effectiveness of safety measures, and suggesting improvements to prevent future occurrences.
Training and Education
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Providing training or guidance to project teams on CDM responsibilities and safety practices.
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Keeping the team informed of any changes in legislation or best practices related to construction safety.
Support in Planning
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Identifying potential health and safety risks during the design and construction phases.
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Advising on measures to mitigate or eliminate risks, ensuring a safer working environment.
Client Assistance
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Helping clients understand their duties under CDM, particularly to ensuring sufficient time and resources are allocated for safety management.
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Assisting clients in appointing the right duty holders (e.g., principal designer and principal contractor) with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to manage health and safety effectively.
Post-Completion Activities
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Ensuring that the Health and Safety File is completed and handed over to the client at the end of the project.
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Advising on any ongoing safety considerations that may be relevant for the use or maintenance of the building.
The CDM Advisor plays a vital role in making sure that health and safety are integral to the planning, design, and execution of construction projects, ensuring compliance with the CDM Regulations and helping to create safer construction environments.