Roxburgh McEwan Architects are proud to announce that following the successful completion of the NHBC/APS Management of CDM Co-ordination course, the service of CDM Co-ordination is now available through the practice. The course was accredited by the Association of Project Safety (APS), which is committed to shaping and sharing best practice in construction health and safety risk management in the UK.

http://www.associationforprojectsafety.co.uk/educationandcpd/apsandcpd/courseproviders/

A brief summary of the standard service which can now be provided is as follows (summary of CDM Co-ordinator Duties from paragraph 23 of Managing Health and Safety in Construction, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, Approved Code of Practice).

Advise and assist client with their duties under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

Notify HSE of the project

Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved with the project

Facilitate good communication between client, the designers and contractors.

Liaise with principal contractor regarding ongoing design

Identify, collect, and pass on ‘Pre-Construction Information’.

Prepare/update Health and Safety File.

Should you require a quotation for this service on behalf of the practice please don’t hesitate to contact either Marcus McEwan or Gavin Yuill.