UK Construction Compliance Guides

Practical articles on CDM 2015, RIDDOR, HSE inspections, CSCS cards, and staying audit-ready. Written for H&S managers and compliance leads running UK construction sites.

CDM 20158 min read

CDM 2015 Principal Contractor Duties: The Complete UK Guide

CDM 2015 applies to all UK construction work, not just notifiable projects. Here's exactly what principal contractors must demonstrate — and the gaps that lead to HSE enforcement.

RIDDOR7 min read

RIDDOR Reporting Requirements UK: Recording vs Reporting Explained

Most UK construction companies record incidents. Far fewer correctly identify which ones legally require HSE notification — and the penalties for missing a RIDDOR deadline are serious.

HSE Inspections8 min read

HSE Construction Site Inspection UK: What to Expect and How to Prepare

HSE inspectors can arrive unannounced on any UK construction site. An improvement notice disrupts your programme; a prohibition notice stops it entirely. Here's what they look for.

Audit Packs6 min read

CDM Compliance Audit Pack: What UK Construction Companies Must Include

When an HSE inspector or client asks for your compliance evidence, you have hours — not days. Here's what belongs in a complete CDM audit pack for UK construction projects.

Daily Logs6 min read

Construction Site Diary UK: What Your Daily Log Must Contain

A paper site diary filled out retrospectively won't hold up when something goes wrong. Here's what a legally useful daily log must contain under UK construction law.

Subcontractors7 min read

Subcontractor Compliance UK: What Principal Contractors Must Manage

Under CDM 2015, UK principal contractors are responsible for subcontractors throughout the project — not just at the point of appointment. Here's what that means in practice.

Worker Compliance6 min read

CSCS Card Expiry UK: Managing Construction Workforce Certification

CSCS cards, CPCS licences, CISRS cards — when any one expires unnoticed on a UK construction site, you have a competency gap and a liability. Here's how to stay on top of it.