Clear, proportionate management of design risk in line with CDM 2015.

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Introduction

Managing Risk at Source

Effective CDM coordination starts at the design stage.

We support clients and design teams to identify and manage significant risks early — ensuring they are addressed through design rather than passed to the construction phase.

The focus is on clarity, coordination, and practical delivery.

CDM Services

Principal Designer Support

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Planning, managing and monitoring the pre-construction phase
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Coordinating design risk management across the team
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Ensuring designers meet their duties
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Supporting the Client in fulfilling their responsibilities
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Facilitating clear communication of significant risks
Design Risk Management

Focus on Significant Risks

We focus on significant risks — those that are unusual, difficult to manage, or carry the potential for serious harm — rather than producing generic risk registers.

Early identification during design development
Elimination and reduction through design decisions
Clear recording of residual risks
Structured Design Risk Registers
Alignment with construction methodology
Risks should be addressed at source wherever reasonably practicable.
Pre-Construction Information

Clear, coordinated project information

Well-prepared information reduces uncertainty and supports safer delivery.

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Coordination of drawings, surveys and reports
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Identification of key hazards and constraints
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Clear communication to contractors
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Alignment with programme and construction strategy
Coordination

Effective coordination across the project team

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Design reviews and risk workshops
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Coordination across disciplines
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Clear communication of risk
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Engagement with contractors where required
Our Approach

A practical and proportionate approach to CDM

CDM should add value — not create unnecessary process.

Focus on significant risks
Clear, concise outputs
Proportionate application of duties
Collaborative working
Advice that supports delivery
Where We Add Value

Practical outcomes that support effective delivery

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Risks are identified early and managed properly
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Design teams are supported, not burdened
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Information is clear and usable
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Compliance is achieved without overcomplication

Clear, proportionate support that strengthens delivery from design through to construction.

Who We Support

Supporting key roles across the project lifecycle

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Clients and developers
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Architects and design teams
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Principal Contractors
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Public sector organisations

Need support with CDM or Principal Designer duties? Get in touch to discuss your project.

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Secom Consulting — Practical safety and compliance, delivered with clarity.

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