Construction Phase Plan

AI Construction Phase Plan Generator

CDM 2015 Regulation 12 compliant. Generate a complete CPP in minutes, not days. Schedule 3 risks, project team mapping, site rules, and emergency procedures.

CDM 2015 Regulation 12 compliantSchedule 3 risks coveredAuto-references your RAMSPDF export included

Built with UK health & safety regulations in mind

CDM 2015
Referenced
HASAWA 1974
Referenced
HSE Guidelines
Applied
UK Standards
Aligned

What is a Construction Phase Plan?

A Construction Phase Plan (CPP) is required under CDM 2015 Regulation 12 for every construction project. The principal contractor must prepare it before the construction phase begins. It sets out how health and safety will be managed on site, covering risks, responsibilities, emergency procedures, and site rules.

The problem

CPPs are legally required, and commonly rushed or generic

  • Generic Word templates that don't address site-specific Schedule 3 risks
  • Missing project team details and unclear duty holder responsibilities
  • No link between the CPP and the RAMS or COSHH assessments it should reference
  • Takes a principal contractor 1-2 days to write a thorough CPP from scratch
With swiftRMS

Complete, linked CPP in minutes

  • AI analyses your project scope and identifies every applicable Schedule 3 risk
  • CDM duty holder roles and contact details mapped automatically
  • Emergency procedures, site rules, and welfare arrangements generated from project details
  • Auto-references all linked RAMS and COSHH for a complete project safety file
Schedule 3 risk identification
CDM duty holder mapping
Emergency procedures
PDF with cover page and ToC
Key Benefits

Why teams use swiftRMS for Construction Phase Plans

Everything a CDM-compliant CPP needs, generated automatically from your project details.

CDM 2015 Schedule 3 risk controls

AI scans your project scope and identifies all applicable Schedule 3 risk categories. Collapse of structure, work at height, excavations, lifting operations, confined spaces, and more. Every risk gets matched controls.

Collapse of structurehigh
Work at heighthigh
Lifting operationsmedium
Excavationshigh
Confined spacesmedium

Project team contacts auto-populated

Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, H&S Consultant, Site Foreman. All CDM duty holder roles mapped with contact details and responsibilities, ready for Regulation 12 compliance.

Client
Principal Designer
Principal Contractor
H&S Consultant
Site Foreman

Auto-references all linked RAMS and COSHH

Your CPP isn't a standalone document. swiftRMS pulls in summaries from every linked RAMS and COSHH assessment, creating a single coherent project safety file.

Structural steelwork erection
Excavation and groundworks
Roof works at height
Demolition phase 1

From brief to CPP in minutes, not days

What takes a principal contractor 1-2 days to write manually takes swiftRMS minutes. Same depth, a fraction of the time. Focus on managing the site, not writing documents.

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Emergency procedures and site rules

AI generates site-specific emergency procedures, fire assembly points, first aid arrangements, welfare facilities, and site rules based on your project details.

Fire assembly point
First aid station
Emergency contacts
Nearest A&E route

Professional PDF with cover page and ToC

Branded Construction Phase Plan with cover page, table of contents, signature blocks, and appendices. Ready to hand to the client or HSE inspector.

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Who It's For

Who needs a Construction Phase Plan?

Principal contractors

Regulation 12 requires the principal contractor to prepare the CPP before the construction phase begins. Generate a complete plan from your project brief and pre-construction information.

Domestic projects (single contractor)

On domestic projects with only one contractor, you take on the principal contractor duties. swiftRMS generates a proportionate CPP that covers your CDM obligations without the overhead.

H&S consultants

Produce CDM-compliant Construction Phase Plans for multiple clients at scale. Consistent quality across every project without spending days on each plan.

Demolition and structural works

High-risk projects with collapse risks, asbestos considerations, and complex sequencing. CPPs that address Schedule 3 risks specific to demolition and structural alteration.

Refurbishment and fit-out

Occupied building works, phased handovers, and coordination with existing occupants. CPPs that manage the interface between construction and building operations.

Civil engineering and groundworks

Excavations, temporary works, services avoidance, and environmental controls. CPPs with site-specific risk controls for below-ground operations.

Construction Phase Plan FAQ

What is a Construction Phase Plan?
A Construction Phase Plan (CPP) is a document required under CDM 2015 Regulation 12 that sets out the arrangements for managing health and safety during the construction phase. It covers site rules, emergency procedures, Schedule 3 risk controls, project team details, and references to task-specific RAMS. The CPP must be prepared by the principal contractor (or the sole contractor on domestic projects) before the construction phase begins.
Who is responsible for preparing the CPP?
Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor is responsible for preparing the Construction Phase Plan. On projects with only one contractor, that contractor takes on the principal contractor duties, including preparing the CPP. The plan must be prepared before the construction phase begins and kept updated throughout the project. The principal designer must assist by providing pre-construction information.
What must a CPP contain under CDM 2015?
CDM 2015 requires the CPP to include: a description of the project, the management structure and responsibilities, arrangements for controlling significant risks (especially Schedule 3 risks like work at height, excavations, and structural collapse), health and safety goals, site rules, emergency procedures, and arrangements for consulting and engaging workers. The level of detail should be proportionate to the risks involved.
How does swiftRMS generate a CPP?
You enter your project details, site address, and team roles. swiftRMS AI analyses your scope, identifies all applicable CDM Schedule 3 risks, generates site-specific controls, populates emergency procedures, and auto-references any linked RAMS and COSHH assessments. The result is a complete, formatted CPP ready for review and sign-off. You can edit any section before exporting.
Can I edit the CPP after generation?
Yes. Every section of the CPP is fully editable after generation. You can update project team details, add or remove risk categories, refine emergency procedures, and adjust site rules. Changes are saved in real time. When you are happy with the plan, export it as a professional PDF with cover page, table of contents, and signature blocks.

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