The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain)
regulation, published by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, S.I. 2015/51, latest available (revised) version in force from 1 January 2018; no outstanding effects listed as at 2026-10-09; applies in Great Britain (reg 3). GB.
17 obligations, clause by clause.
17 obligations transcribed from the regulation, each held with its clause, the window it sets and what missing it costs.
| Where it is written | The obligation | Window | If missed | Disease |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reg 4(1)-(3), 4(6), 4(8) | As client, make suitable arrangements for managing the project, including enough time and resources, and maintain and review them throughoutheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 4(4), 8(6), 11(6) | Provide pre-construction information as soon as is practicable to every designer and contractor appointed, or being considered for appointmentheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 5(1)-(4) | Where more than one contractor will work on the project, appoint in writing a principal designer and a principal contractor, as soon as is practicable and before the construction phase beginsheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 6(1)-(5); Sch 1 | Where the project is notifiable, give the HSE written notice with the Schedule 1 particulars as soon as is practicable before the construction phase beginsheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 6(3)(b), 6(3)(c) | Display the notification clearly in the construction site office, where any worker can read it, and update it when neededheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 2(1), 7(1)-(3), 8(7) | Where the client is a domestic client, carry out the client's duties under regs 4(1) to (7) and 6 as the sole contractor, the principal contractor, or the principal designer by written agreement | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 8(1)-(3), 15(7) | Accept an appointment as designer or contractor only with the skills, knowledge, experience and organisational capability the role needs, and check the same of anyone you appointheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 4(5)(a), 12(1)-(4), 15(5), 15(6); Sch 3 | Draw up a construction phase plan during the pre-construction phase and before setting up the construction site, and keep it reviewed and updated throughout the projectheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 4(5)(b), 12(5)-(7), 12(9) | Prepare a health and safety file for the project during the pre-construction phase, keep it updated, and feed it with the principal contractor's relevant informationheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 4(7), 12(8), 12(10) | Pass the health and safety file to the client at the end of the project, or to the principal contractor if the principal designer's appointment ends firstheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 11(1)-(7) | As principal designer, plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase, and liaise with the principal contractor for the whole appointmentheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 13(1)-(5); Sch 2 | As principal contractor, plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase, provide a site induction, keep unauthorised people off site and provide welfare facilitiesheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 14 | As principal contractor, make and keep arrangements for workers to cooperate on health, safety and welfare, consult them in good time, and let them inspect and copy the health and safety information heldheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 15(1)-(3), 15(8)-(11) | As a contractor, start work only once satisfied the client knows its duties and the site is secured, follow the principal designer's and principal contractor's directions and the plan, and supervise, instruct and induct every workerheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 16(2), 20(1), 20(2) | Record in writing the arrangements for any demolition or dismantling of a structure before that work beginsheld in the compliance documents register | none set | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 22(4), 22(5), 23(2), 23(3), 24(1), 24(2), 24(4) | Where an inspection of a supported excavation, cofferdam or caisson finds it unsafe, tell the person it was done for before the end of the shift, and give them a written report within 24 hoursheld in the compliance documents register | 24 hours | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
| reg 24(3) | Keep each excavation, cofferdam or caisson inspection report available for an HSE inspector on site until the construction work is complete, and for 3 months afterheld in the compliance documents register | 3 months | an offence | Lapsed compliance |
How it works in England: Construction law in England, CDM Regulations 2015, Principal designer and principal contractor, F10 notification, Construction phase plan, Health and safety file, Domestic clients.
What this page is, and is not.
It is the clause text this library holds for this document, with the window and the consequence. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for reading the document you signed.
No library of law is complete, and Demiton never says this one is. An obligation the library does not hold, and you did not add, is not protected. You can add your own to any job.
Common questions
What does The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain) reg 4(1)-(3), 4(6), 4(8) require?
As client, make suitable arrangements for managing the project, including enough time and resources, and maintain and review them throughout. Missing it: an offence. The clause sets no day count. Demiton watches it against the compliance documents register.
What does The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain) reg 4(4), 8(6), 11(6) require?
Provide pre-construction information as soon as is practicable to every designer and contractor appointed, or being considered for appointment. Missing it: an offence. The clause sets no day count. Demiton watches it against the compliance documents register.
What does The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain) reg 5(1)-(4) require?
Where more than one contractor will work on the project, appoint in writing a principal designer and a principal contractor, as soon as is practicable and before the construction phase begins. Missing it: an offence. The clause sets no day count. Demiton watches it against the compliance documents register.
What does The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain) reg 6(1)-(5); Sch 1 require?
Where the project is notifiable, give the HSE written notice with the Schedule 1 particulars as soon as is practicable before the construction phase begins. Missing it: an offence. The clause sets no day count. Demiton watches it against the compliance documents register.
What does The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain) reg 6(3)(b), 6(3)(c) require?
Display the notification clearly in the construction site office, where any worker can read it, and update it when needed. Missing it: an offence. The clause sets no day count. Demiton watches it against the compliance documents register.
Does Demiton hold every obligation in The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Great Britain)?
No library of law is complete, and Demiton never says this one is. An obligation the library does not hold, and you did not add, is not protected. You can add your own to any job.