Alexander PM have been working as independent construction health and safety consultants since the original implementation of the planning supervisor role in 1994 through to CDM 2007's CDM Coordinator role to the currents CDM 2015 Regulations, and as such are ideally placed to provide a full range of CDM Services.

Early appointment of the Principal Designer is key to ensuring safe and compliant delivery of a construction project. The duration of the appointment must reflect any necessary design work during both the pre-construction phase and the construction period.

We have SSIP Accreditation for undertaking the Principal Designer service.

This demonstrates our capability for undertaking the Principal Designer role. Our skills, knowledge and experience in construction industry disciplines enables us to provide a Principal Designer service that works closely with other designers to ensure Health & Safety is put at the front of the decisions affecting the life cycle of a building.

A Principal Designer is a requirement for all construction projects with more than 1 contractor. A Principal Designer is required from concept stage throughout the pre-construction phase (which includes any ongoing design during construction).

Principal Designer Assistance

For any Designers or Principal Designer that are seeking assistance with any of their duties under CDM 2015 we can tailor a variety of services dependent on requirements.

Client Advisor

CDM 2015 makes the client accountable for the impact of their decisions and approach to Health and Safety on a construction project.

Our Client Advisor services could include:

• Assistance in compiling the Client’s brief for the project

• Assist with the appointment of the project team

• Attendance at regular meetings and on going monitoring of Principal Designer & Principal Contractor compliance

• Commenting on the contractor’s Construction Phase Plan prior to works commencing

• Undertake CDM Site inspections

• Notification to HSE of project (F10 Form)

• Assist on format for the H&S File

• All services can be tailored to suit the nature of the project, contact us now to discuss