CDM and the Role of the Client
04 February 2025
HSE runs two courses to help employers comply with the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015.
- CDM and the Role of the Client
- CDM and the Role of the Principal Designer
Both courses cover the fundamentals of the CDM 2015 regulations
and the relationships between key dutyholders (Clients, Principal
Designers and Principal Contractors). They both offer a very
similar overview with this one giving greater focus to the role of
the Client. With this in mind, you may feel that you do not need to
attend both courses, and instead select the one which is more
closely aligned to your role or specialism.
Introduction
Clients are organisations or individuals for whom a construction
project is carried out. They have specific legal duties under the
CDM 2015 regulations. This is because the client is a major
influence over the way a project is procured and managed.
Regardless of the size of the project, the client has contractual
control, appoints designers and contractors and determines the
money, time and other resources available. They set the project's
culture and standards of performance through their commitment,
behaviour and relationships with the project team.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with information that will help them
to:
- Have an overview of CDM 2015 and where the client role
fits within it
- Understand who the client is on different projects, including
where there may be more than one
- Know about the health and safety considerations, expectations
and management arrangements a client has to make for a project and
how these can be communicated through things like a client's
brief
- Ensure the provision of adequate welfare facilities
- Understand the requirements for pre-construction information
(PCI), the construction phase plan (CPP) and health and safety file
(HSF) together with suitable arrangements for their delivery
- Know what is involved in assembling the project team including
the appointments of a Principal Designer and Principal
Contractor
- Know which projects are notifiable and the arrangements for
this
- Understand the general CDM duties applicable to everyone on the
project regarding appointments, cooperation, reporting and the
provision of information
What the course will cover
This course is designed to help delegates understand the
responsibilities of a client under CDM 2015 in ensuring that health
and safety performance is an integral component of effective
project management and delivery. A safe and healthy project will
also deliver a timely, cost effective and quality product.
Who should attend?
This course is for anyone who commissions construction or
maintenance work on buildings or other assets or those who need an
understanding of clients' duties as part of another role.
Venue
The course will be run at the HSE Science and Research
Centre in the spa town of Buxton.
Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links
to major roads and motorways, mainline train stations and
Manchester International Airport.
Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk
Price
£560 per person (includes course notes, lunch and
refreshments).
Book Course
Please note that all courses must be paid for via credit
card at the time of booking.
Some of our training courses can also be delivered
in-company, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Email: HSEtraining@hse.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)203 028 3704
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