It is common on some construction projects for the client to ask the lead designer to also undertake the role of Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
Principal Designer Advisor
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
“An organisation may not have the right competencies to be able to deliver the role. In these circumstances the lead designer often outsources the role to a competent individual or organisation.”
We at TCC have a track record which demonstrates a very broad experience of different types of projects where we have delivered the role of Principal Designer Advisor. We will support and promote cooperation with all duty holders and help to coordinate the pre-construction phase of the project. We will work with in collaboration with the Lead Designer and Client in the production of a thorough Pre-Construction Information Pack (PCIP) ensuring project parties are equipped with the right information to help deliver the project safely. As the Principal Designer Advisor, we will advise and support the appointed Principal Designer to ensure their duties are fully discharged.
Please connect with us and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss ways in which we can help.
FAQS ON PRINCIPAL DESIGNER ADVISOR SERVICES
A Principal Designer is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring health and safety during the pre-construction phase of a project. TCC works closely with our clients and designers to identify risks early to ensure they are effectively managed. Our goal is to create a safer working environment and ensure a smoother construction process by addressing safety from the design stage, helping our clients meet their legal requirements under the CDM 2015 regulations.
A Principal Designer has a legal duty under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) to coordinate health and safety during the design phase. We can take on this role or provide support as a CDM Advisor. As a CDM Advisor, we assist the Principal Designer or the client by offering specialist advice to ensure all legal duties are met, while we also guide and support the team in meeting their obligations in the safest and most efficient way possible.
A CDMA in construction refers to a CDM Advisor, a role that supports clients, designers, and contractors with their responsibilities under the CDM 2015 regulations. While the term CDMA isn’t a formal legal title, it is commonly used in the industry. TCC specialises in this advisory role, helping our clients meet their legal duties and ensuring that health and safety are prioritised from the planning stages right through to project completion.
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