The ‘Construction Design & Management Regulations’ is legislation that seeks to ensure that buildings are constructed in a safe manner and are able to be dismantled safely also. The regulations came into force in 1996 and were updated in 2007.

The legislation seeks to protect both the workforce involved in the construction operations as well as those involved in any maintenance, alteration, and refurbishment of the building during its lifetime.

The services applicable under the regulations can include :

• Advise on selection and competence of designers and contractors
• Coordination of health and safety information exchange
• Checking of risk assessments prepared by the design team
• Advise team members where required
• Prepare pre contract Information Packs
• Review contractors Construction Phase plan
• Analyse contractor tenders for adequate resources for health and safety
• Regularly monitor health and safety on site if required
• Review Building File documentation during construction

As Chartered Engineers we have extensive experience across the construction sectors including varied projects from retail parks, large domestic residences, and industrial sites.

ECiBE can competently carry out the role of the Construction Design Co-ordinator, CDMC, as defined in the Construction (Design & Management) Regulation’s 2007.