CDM Regulations - Case Study and Video Series
In light of the recent case law, Lewin vs Gray, the questions and complications of CDM regulations for both clients and contractors have been examined. Our Technical Claims Director, Stuart Dobbins has outlined in the below document key advice for clients, including where and how CDM regulations apply and what are a client’s statutory obligations.
Stuart has also illustrated the key points to take away from the recent Lewin vs Gray case, how obligations are disassociated with common law Duty of Care, and where liability is attached.
Readers should also visit Stuart’s video series, linked below. Here he details, in short snippets, the essentials contractors and clients need to know about CDM regulations and what corresponding arrangements should be in place.
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Advice for clients engaging in building works
What is CDM and what does CDM stand for?
Where Do CDM Regulations apply?
What is a client brief and what is its main function?
What arrangements for CDM regulations should clients have in place?
What is the role of a principal contractor, and where do CDM regulations apply?
What is the relationship between CDM regulations, statutory obligations, and Duty of Care?
Advice for Clients engaging in Building Works
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects. CDM applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair and maintenance.
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What is the importance of the Lewin vs Gray case?
The key point to take away from this case is that, whilst the CDM Regulations place obligations on the owner of a business or property, these obligations are not synonymous with a common law duty of care. In essence, a breach of the Regulations does not mean that liability will necessarily attach.
What is CDM and what does CDM stand for?
Stuart Dobbins, Romero Technical Claims Director
Where Do CDM Regulations Apply?
Stuart Dobbins, Romero Technical Claims Director
What is a client brief and what is its main function?
Stuart Dobbins, Romero Technical Claims Director
What arrangements for CDM regulations should clients have inplace?
Stuart Dobbins, Romero Technical Claims Director
What is the role of a principal contractor, and where do CDM regulations apply?
Stuart Dobbins, Romero Technical Claims Director
What is the relationship between CDM regulations, statutory obligations, and Duty of Care?
Stuart Dobbins, Romero Technical Claims Director
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