Practical guidance across Management, Engineering and Development. CDM compliance, temporary works, project delivery, engineering design, land viability and residential development.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 apply to every construction project in Great Britain. This guide explains how CDM 2015 works from a contractor's point of view: who the dutyholders are, what each must do and which documents the regulations require.
Underused shops, offices and commercial buildings can often become good homes. This guide explains how Class MA permitted development works in England, what the council will assess at prior approval and what a conversion still needs beyond planning.
Site inspections are how contractors find out whether their health and safety arrangements are working. This guide separates the inspections the law requires from the monitoring a Principal Contractor should carry out. It also explains what a good construction site inspection covers.
Early warnings are the NEC4 tool for dealing with problems before they become cost and delay. This guide explains what clause 15 requires, how the Early Warning Register and meetings work and what a missed early warning can cost a contractor.
The Principal Contractor controls health and safety during the construction phase of any project with more than one contractor. This guide explains when a Principal Contractor is required, what CDM 2015 says they must do and how those duties translate into day to day site management.
Reviewing subcontractor RAMS is one of the main ways a Principal Contractor controls the construction phase. This guide explains who is responsible for a RAMS review, what a competent reviewer should check and how to run the process without holding up the programme.
Land with residential potential can be sold in several ways, each with a different balance of risk, control and value. This guide explains the main routes open to landowners and the questions worth asking before committing to any of them.
The Future Homes Standard changes how every new home in England is designed and built. This guide explains what it requires, when it applies, how the transitional arrangements work and what it means for homebuyers, landowners and new residential schemes.
The Accepted Programme is the most important management document on an NEC4 contract. This guide explains what clause 31 requires it to show, how acceptance works, when revised programmes are due and why the programme decides how much time a contractor recovers.
BS 5975 is the British Standard for controlling temporary works in the UK. This guide explains the current 2024 edition, the roles it sets out, design check categories 0 to 3, the register and the permit system.
Every construction project needs a Construction Phase Plan before work starts. This guide explains who prepares the CPP, what CDM 2015 and HSE guidance expect it to contain and how to keep it useful once the job is on site.
RAMS are the most common health and safety documents on any construction site. This guide explains what RAMS are, which parts the law actually requires, who is responsible for them and how to keep them working from approval through to the workface.
Matthews & Roberts has been appointed Temporary Works Consultant on a major infrastructure project on the M56, managing temporary works for the structural conversion of three barns predating 1800.
An extension of time protects a contractor from liquidated damages when the works are delayed by events at the employer's risk. This guide explains how JCT extension of time works, what the 2024 editions changed and how contractors can protect their position from the first sign of delay.
Matthews & Roberts has been appointed Temporary Works Consultant on a £2bn manufacturing facility. The scale of the scheme calls for critical interface management, a robust procedure and a structured engagement strategy across every package.
Understanding your duties as a Client under CDM 2015 is essential for project success. Our experts explain the key requirements and how to meet them effectively.
Effective temporary works management is critical to construction safety. Learn about the key principles and how proper coordination prevents incidents.
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces significant changes to how buildings are designed, constructed, and managed. Here's what you need to know.
The UK data centre market continues to expand rapidly. We explore the unique health and safety challenges these complex projects present.
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