The introduction of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 confirmed that a more pragmatic approach to contractor selection should be taken. So is this happening?
Published 25.04.2016
In 2009, the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) scheme was introduced to make the contractor selection process cheaper and simpler for all parties. What impact has it had?
Published 12.03.2014
As a contractor are you finding that some clients are asking for accreditation to CHAS, SAFEcontractor etc.? With changes to the law on the horizon, is it worth bothering with, and if so what’s
involved?
Published 13.12.2013
Renewing your Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) accreditations is a time-consuming process. Are there any ways of making it run more smoothly? What should you be doing?
Published 12.02.2015
The guidance to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 says that using a third-party scheme to complete paperwork checks on a potential contractor is acceptable. Should you do
this?
Published 29.05.2015
The Common Assessment Standard has been developed by a group of construction sector giants in the hope of finally putting an end to the drawn out bureaucracy faced by many sub-contractors. What do
you need to know?
Published 17.05.2019
Reports based on the HSE’s September board meeting provide an insight into how the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) will look and when they will come into force. What is
likely to change?
Published 22.11.2013
The HSE has published the draft Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2014. Has much changed and, if so, what are the likely implications for those who have to adhere to the
Regulations?
Published 28.04.2014
You’ve heard that since the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 came into force, you are now better off using a third party to assess the competence of any contractors that you
use. Is this really the case?
Published 28.01.2008
A colleague has told you that if you employ a CDM co-ordinator for a construction project, they must have certain qualifications and be a member of the Association of Project Safety. Is this the
case?
Published 22.10.2007