RAMS Software vs H&S Consultant

For drafting standard construction and security RAMS, largely yes. AI-powered RAMS software like swiftRMS drafts documents that cite the relevant UK legislation, include trade-specific hazards, and produce professional PDFs. You still need a competent person to review and approve each RAMS; that can be someone in your business with the right training and experience. For complex CDM-notifiable projects, novel risks, or where you don't have that competence in-house, a consultant may still be needed.

Yes. Principal contractors assess RAMS on the quality and completeness of the content, not the authoring method. A swiftRMS RAMS that your competent person has reviewed, with the site's hazards, the legislation and the control measures right, stands alongside a consultant-written document.

A contractor producing 10 RAMS per month would spend £3,000-£5,000 monthly on consultant fees. swiftRMS Pro at £49/month covers unlimited documents, saving over £47,000 per year. Even at lower volumes, the savings are significant: 3 documents per month saves £10,000+ annually.

Many contractors use a hybrid approach: software for routine, repeatable tasks (domestic installations, standard maintenance) and a consultant for complex projects. This reduces consultant costs by 70-80% while maintaining expert support for high-risk work.