CDM 365 As your Appointed
CDM Principal Designer

CDM 365 specializes in delivering Construction Design Management (CDM) Principal Designer duties for construction projects. We manage design-related health and safety risks, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.

We coordinate across stakeholders to assess risks, integrate safety into designs, and maintain regulatory standards, ensuring safer project outcomes from planning to completion.

Key Responsibilities of Your CDM Principal Designer

Planning and Management of the Pre-Construction Phase

Coordination: The Principal Designer coordinates the health and safety aspects of the design work, ensuring that all designers involved in the project take into account the risks associated with construction, maintenance, and eventual demolition.
Risk Management: They identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks during the design stage to ensure a safer project lifecycle.

Liaising with the PC / Client

Client Advice: The Principal Designer advises the client on their duties under CDM Regulations, particularly regarding the selection of competent designers and contractors.
Project Planning: They assist the client in allocating sufficient time and resources for the design and planning phases to ensure health and safety are properly managed.
Coordination and cooperation with the Principal Contractor

Collaboration with the Design Team

Integration of Safety: The Principal Designer works closely with the design team to integrate health and safety considerations into the design process. This includes making sure that risks are minimized through design choices rather than relying solely on protective measures during construction.
Communication: Ensure designers, contractors, other parties are aware of their responsibilities communication for health safety matters.

Preparation of the Pre-Construction Information

Information Compilation: The Principal Designer gathers and prepares the pre-construction information, which includes details on the site, the design, and any potential hazards. This information is crucial for the principal contractor to plan and manage the construction phase safely.
Information Distribution: Ensure up to date relevant information is distributed to all parties who need it.

Health and Safety File

File Preparation: The Principal Designer is responsible for preparing and updating the Health and Safety File, a document that contains critical information needed for the safe operation, maintenance, and future demolition of the building.
File Handover: At the end of the project, the Principal Designer hands over the Health and Safety File to the client, ensuring it is comprehensive and accurate.