What is a CDM Co-ordinator?

The role of the CDM Co-ordinator (CDMC) is to provide the construction client with a key project adviser in respect of construction health and safety risk management matters.  It is the duty of the appointed CDM Co-ordinator to ensure the proper co-ordination of the health and safety aspects of the design process.  The specialist facilitates good inter-communication and  co-operation between the other project team members (architects, engineers, surveyors, building and specialist contractors) and co-ordinates the preparation of the health and safety file.

Why Tennyson Suite? 

Our commercial clients save time and money by  employing our qualified, trained and experienced CDM Co-ordinators to assist them throughout the planning, construction and completion process of their projects. 

 Saving Money For Our Clients. 

On one project alone, Tennyson Suite saved the client and contractor together over £9500 by recommending a more effective and efficient method of working on the project.  Our in–house co-ordinator introduced to the contractor, an alternative method of work to be employed during the construction phase that minimised the risk of injury and reduced the contract programme by 3 weeks. 

Working Together in Safety. 

Tennyson Suite provide an in-house team of competent professionals who possess in-depth knowledge of the construction process, contract law and all aspects of health and safety for this specialist role as a legal duty holder working together in safety within the client’s construction team. 

Independent Advice. 

It is essential that the Client receives unbiased and independent advice on the health and safety matters with regard to their project to enable the work to be properly planned, managed, controlled and completed effectively and efficiently.  Tennyson Suite provides a wholly independent service that dovetails into the team of fellow professionals appointed by the Client. 

When Do I Need to Appoint a CDMC? 

The early appointment of the CDM Co-ordinator is  crucial for the effective planning and establishing of management arrangements for the project from the start. 

The CDM Regulations 2007 require the appointment to take place as soon as is practicable after initial design work or other preparation for construction work has begun.

The CDM Co-ordinator needs to be in a position to be able to co-ordinate the design work and advise on the suitability of the designs, and therefore the CDMC should be appointed before significant detailed design work begins.  Significant detailed design work includes concept design and implementation of any strategic brief.  Proper consideration of the health and safety implications of the design for those who build, maintain and repair the structure will make a significant contribution to reducing its whole life cost, and will make the delivery to time, cost and quality more likely.

How Do I Appoint Tennyson Suite? 

Tennyson Suite offers a FREE initial consultation with the Client to discuss the nature of their proposed      construction project.  We explain the essential role of the CDM Co-ordinator and what we do to assist them comply with their duties.

Tennyson Suite shall submit a Proposal detailing the work to be undertaken, together with our competitive price for your consideration.  Full terms and conditions are submitted with our Proposal together with an Agreement for you to sign and return on acceptance.

Benefits of Tennyson Suite. 

Tennyson Suite provides our Clients with:

• qualified and experienced CDM Co-ordinators;
• competitive rates for a comprehensive range of services offered;
• cost saving alternatives to the construction process brought about from years of experience;
• expert advice on potential life-cycle costing of the project;
• professionalism and reliability seldom found within this market.

   

Contact Tennyson Suite by: 

Telephone:  01273 616496

Email: enquiries@tennyson-suite.co.uk