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CDM 2015 Regulation 12
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 CPP needs under CDM 2015, generated automatically from your project details.
CDM 2015 Schedule 3 risk controls
AI reads your project scope and flags the Schedule 3 risk categories that apply. Collapse of structure, work at height, excavations, lifting operations, confined spaces, and more. Every risk gets matched controls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Construction Phase Plans structured to CDM 2015 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.
Official Sources
CPP Legislation & Guidance
swiftRMS cites the UK regulations that apply to every Construction Phase Plan, ready for your review
CDM Regulations 2015
Core legal framework requiring Construction Phase Plans on all notifiable projects
CDM Regulation 12
Specific duty on the principal contractor to prepare the Construction Phase Plan
CDM Schedule 3
List of work involving particular risks that must be addressed in the CPP
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Foundation duty on employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees
HSE CDM Guidance (L153)
Official HSE guidance on managing health and safety in construction
Management of HSW Regulations 1999
Requires suitable and sufficient risk assessment for all significant workplace risks
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Free construction phase plan template
A blank CDM 2015 construction phase plan covering project details, management arrangements, site rules, the key risk schedule, welfare and emergency arrangements. Fill it in by hand, or generate a completed one in two minutes.
FAQ
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, flags the CDM Schedule 3 risks that apply, 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.
Guides
Health & Safety Guides
In-depth resources on CDM compliance and safety documentation
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