Implementation of the CDM 2015 Principal Designer role – Technical Annex
HSE appointed MPW R&R to undertake research into the CDM 2015 Principal Designer role. The findings…
Survey to broaden understanding of how the CDM 2015 Principal Designer role is working in practice
This survey is being conducted for HSE who are launching this important new research to broaden …
Reasonable practicability in the age of Coronavirus
This article considers the impact that the Coronavirus pandemic is having on the concept of ‘reasonable …
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The influence of design and detailing on the safety of deteriorating concrete structures
Concrete structures will deteriorate when exposed to severe environments. This deterioration can lead to risks to the …
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CDM 2015 Designer Duties – Considering temporary works in permanent works design
CDM 2015 Regulation 9 requires Designers to eliminate, reduce or control the risks through design. …
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Understanding CDM 2015 Designer Duties
I gave a presentation at the Institution of Structural Engineers Small Practitioners Conference on 26 June 2018. …
Deterioration and defects – what are the risks to the safety and service life of concrete structures?
Concrete structures can be affected by a range of defects and deterioration. These can impact on …
Impact of corrosion on the safety and strength of concrete structures – Summary of the mechanisms
Reinforced concrete structures degrade with time and exposure to the environment, particularly if that environment contains …
CDM 2015 Designer Duties – Designing for maintenance
CDM 2015 Regulation 9 requires designers to eliminate or reduce risks to those involved in maintenance so …
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HSE improvement and prohibition notices – what do they tell us about CDM 2015 and construction health and safety?
The improvement and prohibition notices data provided on the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) web site have …