As regulatory scrutiny increases and new technologies reshape project delivery, expectations on duty holders are rising. Following our CDM Principal Designer FAQs published earlier this year, we look here at the trends influencing how CDM is applied in practice and how clients and design teams can stay ahead of them.
The latest figures from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) show that 65% of all Gateway 2 decisions during the latest reporting period related to London projects, underlining how central the capital has become to the UK’s new building safety regime. Overall, the BSR determined 358 Gateway 2 applications, with an approval rate of 75%, representing […]
The Health and Safety Executive is expected to provide further clarification about how the CDM Principal Designer role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 should be applied, with additional guidance expected following its review of how CDM 2015 is working in practice.
Principal Contractor Fined After Worker Falls Through ‘Almost Invisible’ Rooflight A recent prosecution has once again highlighted why the role of the Principal Contractor is so important on construction projects of all sizes. The case centred on roof works where inadequate planning and supervision led to a worker falling through a fragile rooflight that was […]
New HSE Guidance on Cutting Engineered Stone: What Businesses Need to Do Now The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released significant new guidance for businesses involved in engineered stone fabrication, and the message is clear: dry cutting engineered stone must stop. At Richardson-Hill, we work closely with businesses across construction, manufacturing, engineering, and high-risk […]
CDM Principal Designer FAQs: What Clients and Designers Need to Know in 2026 As many construction projects become more complex and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, the role of the CDM Principal Designer has become more important than ever. For clients, developers, and design teams, understanding these responsibilities is essential to ensuring compliance, reducing risk, […]
As the clocks spring forward at the end of March, many organisations welcome longer evenings and the promise of brighter days. However, beneath this seasonal shift lies a less visible but very real risk to workplace safety and operational performance, particularly in high-risk industries such as construction. While research into clock change work safety and […]
Fire Risk Assessments: Protecting People, Projects and Profits Construction sites are inherently high-risk environments. Flammable materials, temporary structures, hot works and evolving layouts mean that fire can ignite and spread rapidly if risks are not properly controlled. The consequences can be devastating, placing workers, the public and the entire project at risk.
Height Risks in Construction: £60,000 Fine Highlights the Importance of Proper Work at Height Controls A recent prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has once again highlighted the serious consequences of failing to properly manage work at height risks in construction.
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