CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT – CDM REGULATIONS

This DIXONTECH course provides an in depth understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and their practical application throughout the project lifecycle. It equips professionals with the knowledge to ensure health, safety, and effective coordination during design and construction stages. Participants will learn legal duties, roles, and best practices to achieve regulatory compliance and safer construction environments.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Overview and Purpose of CDM Regulations
• Legal Framework and Duty Holder Responsibilities
• Planning, Coordination, and Design Risk Management
• Contractor Management and Site Safety Control
• Documentation: Pre Construction Information & Health and Safety File
• Auditing, Compliance, and Best Practice Implementation

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand key CDM regulations and duties
• Apply CDM principles during project planning
• Manage health and safety risks effectively
• Coordinate design and construction responsibilities
• Maintain essential CDM documentation
• Ensure compliance and continual improvement

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Project managers and site managers
• Health and safety professionals
• Designers, engineers, and architects
• Principal contractors and subcontractors
• Client representatives and developers
• Construction coordinators and compliance officers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training combines interactive lectures, case study analysis, group workshops, and compliance simulations. Participants engage in practical exercises to apply CDM principles, evaluate design risks, and review compliance documentation. The DIXONTECH methodology ensures hands on learning that strengthens professional competence in managing construction safety and legal compliance.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO CDM REGULATIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

• Evolution and objectives of CDM Regulations
• Scope and application in the construction industry
• Health and safety legislation context (HASAWA, HSE)
• Legal definitions and hierarchy of duties
• Overview of enforcement and penalties
• Relationship between CDM and other safety standards

DAY 2

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER CDM REGULATIONS

• Role of the client and principal designer
• Duties of the principal contractor and contractors
• Responsibilities of designers and workers
• Understanding competence and capability criteria
• Communication and coordination between stakeholders
• Establishing accountability and reporting structures

DAY 3

PLANNING, DESIGN RISK MANAGEMENT, AND COORDINATION

• Integrating health and safety into design stages
• Identifying and controlling design risks
• Planning and coordination of construction phases
• Design reviews and approval processes
• Pre construction information and risk assessment templates
• Collaborative working across design and site teams

DAY 4

CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND SITE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Developing and managing the construction phase plan
• Contractor engagement and method statement review
• Monitoring site operations and safety compliance
• Toolbox talks and safety performance measurement
• Managing changes, incidents, and near misses
• Documentation of control measures and HSE reporting

DAY 5

CDM DOCUMENTATION, AUDITING, AND COMPLIANCE IMPROVEMENT

• Creating and maintaining the Health and Safety File
• Pre construction and post project documentation
• Auditing CDM compliance and corrective actions
• Reporting duties and record management standards
• Continuous improvement and performance tracking
• Final case study: compliance review of a real project