CDM Co-ordinators
The Construction (Design & Management) regulations 1994 (CDM Regulations) came into force in the UK on 31st March 1995.
These regulations were aimed specifically at dealing with the large proportion of accidents caused by the design of the building and the method of construction. The main thrust of the CDM regulations was the creation of a new role - that of the planning supervisor. The regulations were updated in April 2009 - they changed the name of the planning supervisor to CDM Co-ordinator, with slightly different duties, and strengthened the role and responsibilities of the client. Since the first introduction of these regulations IBC have specialised in providing their clients with a competent CDM Co-ordinator and a full explanation of the client's role under the revised regulations.
Whilst many of the other disciplines are providing thise role, IBC feel that the most practical and cost effective arrangement is to combine the roles of project manager and CDM Co-ordinator.
IBC has professional indemnity insurance for all staff who undertake the CDM Co-ordinator role which has been provided to institutions, health authorities and other clients both as an independent appointment and also as a combined appoinment with project management.
With the risk of both civil and criminal liability, clients cannot afford to make the wrong appointment - IBC will be pleased to discuss the regulations in more detail and in particular how we can assist clients in dealing with these additional responsibilities.
