CDM Planning, engineers and architects

CDM Consultancy for Construction Projects

Helping clients, designers and contractors meet their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

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Independent CDM consultants supporting construction projects across the UK for over 30 years.

Accreditations

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Clients We’ve Supported

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CDM Services

From early design stage through to project completion, we support every party with their CDM responsibilities.

Principal Designer

Delivering Principal Designer services from early design stage to handover of projects.

Principal Designer Assist

Supporting designers to fulfil their CDM duties with practical, hands-on guidance.

Client Assist

Advising on & supporting clients with their responsibilities under CDM regulations.

Design Risk Management

Identifying and working with designers to mitigate risk throughout the design stage.

Pre-Construction Information

Gathering and sharing pre-construction information with the project team and contractors.

Health & Safety File

Preparation of significant health & safety documentation at project completion.

How Our CDM Support Works

A simple, three-stage process to help identify your needs and support you throughout.

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Step 1

Initial Discussion

Understanding your project and CDM responsibilities.

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Step 2

Identifying Needs

Our consultants identify needs and provide a quotation to suit your project requirements.

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Step 3

Support & Guidance

Ongoing support and advice throughout all construction phases.

Types of Projects We Support

From complex new builds in live environments to fast-paced retail rollouts, we work on the projects that keep the UK moving.

  • New Build Hotels
  • Energy
  • Waste
  • Retail
  • Sport Clubs
  • Refurbishment Projects
  • Residential Developments
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Infrastructure
  • Education & Healthcare

Why Work With Bernard Sims Associates

Extensive CDM Experience

Supporting UK-wide projects under CDM regulations for decades.

Independent Advice

Objective consultancy focused on CDM compliance and safe project delivery.

Early Stage Risk Evaluation

Helping clients and designers identify, eliminate and reduce risks during design.

Trusted Industry Partner

Working with property owners, developers, architects and contractors across the UK.

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Proudly Employee Owned

Bernard Sims Associates is employee owned, which means our team has a genuine stake in the business and a say in how it is run. Every person who works here is invested in doing the right thing for our clients.

Employee ownership drives a different kind of consultancy. There are no outside shareholders to answer to, just our clients and our people. That independence is central to the honest, practical advice we give on every project.

Trusted By

Long-term relationships with some of the UK’s most recognised names in hospitality, retail, leisure and property.

Whitbread Premier Inn
Costa Coffee
David Lloyd Leisure
Specsavers
KFC
JD Wetherspoon
Low Carbon
Masdar
Landsec
Savills

What Our Clients Say

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“Bernard Sims Associates provide a consistent and reliable level of practical CDM support bringing confidence in our compliance to our project delivery.”

Alex Flach

UK and Ireland Development Director, Whitbread Premier Inn

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“Bernard Sims Associates expertise in CDM has been invaluable, ensuring our projects run smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. The team is professional, proactive, and easy to work with, giving us complete confidence at every stage.”

Chris Hatt

Construction Lead UK & Ireland, KFC

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“I have worked with Bernard Sims Associates for over 20 years across different organisations, and they are a truly trusted SME who provide expert advice and assurance keeping our businesses safe as well as providing guidance and expert learning to our team.”

James Hamilton

Property Director, Cash Access UK

Get in Touch

Tell us about your project and a member of our CDM team will be in touch within one working day.

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