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JCT Minor Works 2024: An Ideal Contract for School Projects and Beyond
The JCT Minor Works 2024 contract remains a robust option for small and medium sized projects in school settings where the work is deemed straightforward. With updates aimed at improving sustainability, clarity, and flexibility, the contract continues to be a popular choice for educational institutions looking for effective ways to manage their construction and refurbishment needs. Schools can confidently use this contract for a range of projects, ensuring their facilities are safe, modern, and fit for the future.
Why Schools Need Effective Lightning Protection Systems
Installing a lightning protection system ensures peace of mind for school administrators, teachers, students, and parents alike. In a world where safety is paramount, it’s essential to have the right protection in place—before the storm hits.
The Building Safety Act and the Principal Designer role.
The Building Safety Act is a landmark legislation in the UK that aims to revolutionize the way buildings are designed, constructed, and managed, with a primary focus on enhancing safety and accountability across the sector.
The Importance of a Construction Phase Plan: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
In the ever-evolving world of construction, the safety and well-being of all involved are paramount. The Construction Phase Plan stands as a testament to the industry's commitment to responsible practices. By clearly outlining risks, responsibilities, and safety measures, the CPP creates a framework that ensures projects are not just built, but built safely and in accordance with legal requirements.
What is a Principal Designer?
A Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM Regs) is a person or organization appointed by the client to plan, manage, and monitor the pre-construction phase of a project to ensure that health and safety risks are identified and controlled. They are responsible for coordinating the work of all designers involved in the project and ensuring that the design is safe and compliant with the CDM Regs. They also have a duty to provide information, instruction, and training to other designers and the construction team to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the design.
CDM 2015 Quick Guide For School Clients
Just because a project is small, doesn’t mean you can forget about CDM. It still applies, and it is important to be familiar with the requirements and your duties.