Posted By MICHAEL T
We have just picked up our first job as Principal Contractor since the CDM Reg's changed. I noticed on the F10 that 10 weeks has been "allowed by the client to the principal contractor referred to in regulation 15(b) for the planning and preparation for construction work".
Do we have to allow the same period when we engage our contractors?
Regards
Mike

Posted By Chris D
Duties of contractors
13. —(1) No contractor shall carry out construction work in relation to a project unless any client for the project is aware of his duties under these Regulations.

(2) Every contractor shall plan, manage and monitor construction work carried out by him or under his control in a way which ensures that, so far as is reasonably practicable, it is carried out without risks to health and safety.

(3) Every contractor shall ensure that any contractor whom he appoints or engages in his turn in connection with a project is informed of the minimum amount of time which will be allowed to him for planning and preparation before he begins construction work.
(SEE NO 3)

Posted By Robert K Lewis
Michael

It is as defined by you bearing in mind the work content and complexity of the subcontractor's work package. If you think about it the PC has the planning for services connections for welfare, service disconnections, welfare provision to detail etc etc and this does swallow up time.

The clock starts when the contract is awarded either by letter of intent or signed contract. Negotiated contracts clearly start at some defined point agreed between client and PC. It does not start when the tender documents are sent out which some clients and contractors seem to think.

Bob