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May 5
48m 33s

What is CDM Regulation In The UK?

Hayley Roy
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📺 Episode 5, Season 2 – What is CDM? Construction Design Management Explained In this episode of The Interior Design Podcast, Hayley Roy and Hannah Denny sit down with CDM expert Jon Rensink from Daniel Connal Partnership to break down the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations in the UK. Whether you're designing homes or commercial spaces, understanding CDM is essential to running safe, compliant projects. Learn what CDM means for designers, contractors, and clients, and how to manage risk, timelines, and budgets effectively. ✅ What you'll learn: What CDM regulations are and why they matter The key roles and responsibilities of duty holders How to stay compliant on-site and during the design phase Common mistakes and how to avoid them Real-life project examples and tips from the field 👉 Whether you’re just starting out or managing large-scale projects, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away. 🔔 Subscribe for more industry knowledge, behind-the-scenes chats, and practical design advice every week! Show notes link to definition of construction work for CDM The association of project safety information specific to domestic projects https://www.aps.org.uk/storage/app/media/PDFs/CDM2015_domestic_web_0.pdf #CDM #InteriorDesignPodcast #ConstructionSafety #UKDesign #ProjectManagement #InteriorDesign #JonRensink #DanielConnalPartnership #DesignCompliance #HarpDesign

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