CDM Regulations 2015- your responsibilities as designers explained
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are UK regulations that set standards for managing health, safety, and welfare in construction projects. The goal is to ensure safety from the planning stage through completion. CDM 2015 outlines roles and responsibilities for all parties involved, including clients, designers, contractors, and workers.
Key points include:
- Client: Ensures project arrangements are in place for safety.
- Principal Designer: Manages safety in the design phase.
- Principal Contractor: Oversees safety during the construction phase.
- Workers: Must cooperate with safety measures.
The regulations aim to reduce risks and ensure proper planning and communication throughout a construction project.
This session will outline the objectives and principles of CDM (Construction Design Management) and provide delegates an understanding of when CDM 2015 is applicable in their design projects.
WHAT TO EXPECT
In this 1 hour lunchtime CPD webinar designers an expect the following topics to be covered:
- CDM 2015 objectives and principles
- The original CDM 2015 duties for Client, Designer, Principal Designer, & Principal Contractor explained
- Key documents
- Q&A
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
- Understand CDM 2015 in practice as a designer
- Duty holders’ responsibilities-Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal contractor
- Key documents information for duty holders
- Adopting CDM within designs
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All levels of interior designer, including those new to the profession and those that may need a refresh.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mr Chernor Kamara is a Chartered (CMIOSH) Health and Safety Practitioner and director at Priority Risk Ltd. He has worked extensively with designers, architects, contractors and for a multitude of clients, which include, small builders to Principal Contractors on multi-million-pound developments. He supports clients by providing sound technical advice on CDM, discharging the roles of Principal Designer under CDM and Building Safety Regulations, as well providing competent advice on all Health and Safety matters within the construction industry.
Over the past 7 years, Mr Kamara has been providing free 30 minutes CDM advice to all BIID members.
Additional Information
Once you have registered for this event on Eventbrite you will receive the link to the event in a reminder email before the event starts.
If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.
The advertised price does not include VAT.
BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout.
If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.
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