Planning Supervisor

For some years the construction industry has had a poor safety record in comparison with other industries. The changing nature of hazards on construction sites together with lack of overall control led in 1994 to the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, often known as the CDM Regulations.

The main targets for the Regulations were to:

• Reduce injuries and deaths in the construction industry
• Provide relevant information to those who need it and at the right time
• Ensure that information is used effectively to eliminate or reduce hazards
• Allow contractors to manage health and safety issues on site

At the same time, the role of Planning Supervisor was created, to assist Clients in complying with their statutory duties under these Regulations.

The Practice has acted as Planning Supervisor for a variety of private and public sector Clients on a range of building types, such as the construction of industrial and commercial buildings on greenfield sites, new-build residential properties and demolition of redundant buildings alongside busy roads and even at the heart of a working hospital. On many projects the Practice is appointed to carry out this service as well as that of Architect, but on a number of occasions it has also been an independent appointment.

The expertise that exists within the Practice is also invaluable in respect of ensuring compliance with the Designer's Duties as defined under the Regulations.