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DPG PM / Acquisitions Surveyor Franchisee Principal Designer Principal Contractor
(As defined under the CDM Regulations 2015)

Pre-start Anchor Meeting Co ordinate diaries, organise PSM and Comply with all duties as ‘Client’ under the Attendance at pre-start meeting Confirm contract costs and construction
arrange access via Landlords / agents / CDM Regulations 2015: programme, including key dates and critical
other. Provide a pre start meeting report on H&S path
Ensure that a PD is appointed Issues identified within the pre construction
phase Review the Construction Phase Health
Agreement of payment terms to be recorded Ensure that a PC is appointed & Safety Plan. Review Design Hazard
within meeting minutes. Recommended % Liaise with the Principal Contractor Identification notes / risk register as required.
split of staged payments as follows: Ensure that appropriate time and resources
are allocated - any accidents or breaches of Review information on design changes Where applicable, confirm receipt of
- 40% on commencement Health and Safety good practice due to lack asbestos survey report and status of any
- 40% on completion of time or inadequate funding of appropriate planned or completed asbestos removal
- 20% on final account* safety measures may be deemed as the works.
Clients fault by the HSE. Franchisees are
(2.5% retention to be held for six months post advised to act responsibly regarding project Discuss and agree payment terms with the
completion) programmes and budgets. franchisee, including % split and timing of
staged payments.
Ensure that welfare facilities are provided
- franchisees may expect the Principal
Contractor to provide welfare facilities during
the site period. However, it is the franchisee’s
responsibility as ‘Client’ to ensure that these
facilities are provided.
Ensure that the Principal Contractor is sharing
appropriate information with the design team
and carrying out their coordination duties.
Appoint a PC
Discuss and agree payment terms with the
Principal Contractor, including % split and
timing of staged payments.
Provide attendance for site surveys / meter Review the Construction Phase Plan and Place orders including domestic sub
Mobilisation installations of all utilities. comment on its suitability to the Client - If contractors
the Plan is deemed not sufficient advise that
Take meter readings for all utilities supplies works should not start. Maintain minimum cover of £5m Public
(gas, water and electricity) to help prevent Liability Insurance and ensure the same for all
incorrect charges for usage prior to taking Liaise with the PC to develop a Suitable plan sub-contractors / direct suppliers
possession of the site.
Arrange for provision of welfare facilities
Pass all meter readings to DPG Project on behalf of the franchisee as required
Manager so they can be logged at the under CDM Regulations 2015. Guidance on
time of Change of Tenancy (COT). NB: DPG appropriate levels can be found on the HSE
will not accept responsibility for any utility website
usage costs for the period after the Change
of Tenancy, when the franchisee takes Develop the Construction Phase Health &
occupation. Safety plan to an acceptable standard to
allow works to start on site.
Place any direct orders with suppliers. Check
all drawings and documents prior to placing
orders for equipment. (DPG will not accept
responsibility for any errors made)
Ensure that a suitable asbestos survey report
has been obtained / instructed and made
available to the Principal Contractor. DPG
recommend that all asbestos is removed from
demised areas.

Provide information to the PC to allow
adequate planning, management and co-
ordination of the construction phase
Ensure appropriate contents insurance cover
is in place
Ensure plans for welfare facilities to be put in
place prior to start on site.

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