Coordinating the designers
The architect, the engineers and the specialists designing with each other's risks in mind, and directed in writing where they are not.
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Most building projects need a Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included.: any project with more than one contractor, a particular risk, or a build of more than 30 working days or 500 person days. The client appoints one in writing before design work starts.
The Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included. coordinates the designers so that what they draw can be built and maintained safely: hazards identified and designed out where they can be, and what remains written down for the contractor who has to deal with it.
We act as Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included., and as designers we carry the same duties on every job: a design risk assessment with the drawings, and the information the Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included. and the Project Supervisor Construction Stage. Appointed in writing by the client to coordinate safety and health on site while the project is built, usually the main contractor. need. Temporary works, where much of the construction risk sits, are designed in the same office.
What the role covers
Who does what
The Construction Regulations 2013 split safety and health on a project between these roles. One firm can hold more than one of them, but each is appointed in writing.
Do you need a PSDP?
| Role | Appointed | Main duties |
|---|---|---|
| Client | The person or company the work is for | Appoints competent designers, contractors, a Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included. and a Project Supervisor Construction Stage. Appointed in writing by the client to coordinate safety and health on site while the project is built, usually the main contractor., and on larger projects notifies the Health and Safety Authority. The Irish state body for safety and health at work. It publishes the guidelines on the Construction Regulations and enforces them on site. of the Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included.'s appointment. |
| PSDPWe act in this role | In writing, before design work starts | Coordinates the designers, prepares the preliminary safety and health plan, and prepares the safety file. |
| DesignersWe act in this role | Anyone preparing drawings, specifications or calculations | Identify the hazards in their design, remove or reduce them, and pass what remains to the Project Supervisor Design Process. Appointed in writing by the client under the Construction Regulations 2013 to coordinate safety and health across the design of a project, the temporary works included.. |
| PSCS | In writing, before construction starts | Develops the safety and health plan, coordinates the contractors on site, and on larger projects notifies the Health and Safety Authority. The Irish state body for safety and health at work. It publishes the guidelines on the Construction Regulations and enforces them on site. before work starts. |
What you receive
Each is a document the next person on the project can use.
- The preliminary safety and health plan, ready for tender
- A design risk register kept as the design develops
- Coordination of the designers, with written directions where they are needed
- The design information handed to the Project Supervisor Construction Stage. Appointed in writing by the client to coordinate safety and health on site while the project is built, usually the main contractor.
- The safety file, compiled and given to the client at completion