Client-side CDM
Helping Clients Meet Their CDM Duties With Confidence
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) place legal duties on clients undertaking construction projects.
Whether you're planning a refurbishment, extension, maintenance project or new build development, ONYX provides practical Client-side CDM support to help organisations understand their responsibilities, reduce risk and support compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Our role is to provide clear, practical advice that helps clients make informed decisions while supporting safer construction projects.
The Four Client Responsibilities
✓ Appoint competent duty holders
✓ Provide pre-construction information
✓ Allow adequate time and resources
✓ Ensure arrangements are in place for managing health and safety
Client-side CDM Services
✓ Client CDM Advisor
✓ CDM Duty Holder Support
✓ Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Guidance
✓ Pre-construction Information Reviews
✓ Design Risk Reviews
✓ Principal Designer Support
✓ Project Risk Workshops
✓ Construction Health & Safety Advice
✓ Health & Safety File Reviews
✓ Client Compliance Reviews
✓ Contractor Coordination
✓ Project Assurance
When CDM Applies
CDM Regulations apply to most construction projects, including:
✓ Refurbishments
✓ Extensions
✓ New Build Developments
✓ Internal Alterations
✓ Planned Maintenance
✓ Roofing Projects
✓ Building Services Upgrades
✓ Compliance Improvement Works
What You Receive
Every project is different; however, our Client-side CDM support may include:
✓ Independent CDM Advice
✓ Client Duty Guidance
✓ Project Risk Reviews
✓ Design Review Support
✓ Principal Designer Liaison
✓ Compliance Reviews
✓ Meeting Attendance
✓ Practical Recommendations
✓ Executive Summary Reports
✓ Ongoing Project Support
Supporting Safer Construction
Good CDM is about more than compliance. It is about identifying risks early, improving communication and ensuring construction projects are planned, managed and delivered safely.
ONYX works alongside clients, designers and contractors to promote collaboration and help projects progress efficiently while meeting the requirements of the CDM Regulations.
Why Choose ONYX Client-side CDM?
Many organisations deliver construction projects only occasionally and may be unfamiliar with their responsibilities under the CDM Regulations.
ONYX provides practical, independent advice that helps clients understand their legal duties, manage project risks and support safer construction from project inception through to completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
✓ What are the CDM Regulations?
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) set out the legal responsibilities for clients, designers and contractors to help ensure construction projects are planned, managed and delivered safely.
✓ Does every construction project require CDM?
Most construction projects are subject to the CDM Regulations, although the level of duties varies depending on the type, size and complexity of the work.
✓ What are my duties as a client?
Clients must make suitable arrangements for managing health and safety, appoint competent duty holders where required, provide pre-construction information and ensure sufficient time and resources are available.
✓ Can ONYX act as my Client-side CDM Advisor?
Yes. ONYX provides independent Client-side CDM support to help organisations understand and fulfil their legal duties throughout the project lifecycle.
✓ Do you work alongside Principal Designers and Principal Contractors?
Absolutely. We work collaboratively with Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and project teams to support communication, risk management and compliance throughout construction.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Whether you're planning a refurbishment, extension or capital investment project, ONYX provides practical Client-side CDM support to help clients understand their responsibilities and deliver safer construction projects.
