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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.