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Plain-English articles on CDM duties, RAMS, CPP, F10 notifications, and everything else UK contractors need to know.
Principal contractors have three ways to control who is on site: a paper signing-in book, turnstile hardware, or QR sign-in from a phone. Here is how they compare on cost, speed and audit evidence.
Checking CSCS cards by eye and running paper inductions does not scale across a portfolio of live sites. Here is how principal contractors keep induction and competence evidence straight across multiple sites and subcontractor companies.
Learn how to create RAMS, COSHH assessments, and toolbox talks for UK construction sites, plus how The Site Book speeds up the whole workflow.
Stop RAMS rejection before it delays your start date. Learn the five fixes principal contractors want to see and get approved first time.
A practical RAMS guide for UK builders — what every RAMS must include, the 5 mistakes that get yours rejected, and how to write one in 5 minutes.
The Site Book now connects with Google Drive, Xero, and Zapier. Export your RAMS and compliance docs to Drive, sync jobs with Xero, and automate your workflows with 5,000+ apps.
A complete guide to RAMS for groundwork contractors. Covers excavation safety, utility strikes, ground contamination, plant operations, and CDM 2015 requirements.
What RAMS documents do electricians need? A practical guide to CDM 2015 compliance for electrical contractors — from first-fix domestic to commercial installations.
A practical guide to writing a Risk Assessment and Method Statement for roofing work. Covers pitched roofs, flat roofs, scaffolding, fragile surfaces, and what HSE inspectors look for.
HSE inspectors can spot a generic RAMS in seconds. Here's exactly what they're checking — and what gets construction sites stopped or served improvement notices.
What RAMS do plumbers and gas engineers need under CDM 2015? Covers domestic plumbing, heating installations, unvented systems, and commercial pipework.
Should you use a free RAMS template or RAMS software? Pros and cons of each approach for UK builders, contractors, and sole traders.
Construction Phase Plan vs Pre-Construction Phase Plan — what's the difference, who writes them, and when are they needed? A CDM 2015 guide for contractors.
Step-by-step guide to writing a risk assessment and method statement for working at height. Covers scaffolding, ladders, MEWPs, and roof work.
What's the difference between a RAMS and a method statement? When do you need each? A builder's guide to risk assessments and safe working procedures.
When is a RAMS required for domestic construction projects? A clear guide to CDM 2015 requirements for small builders, sole traders, and domestic clients.
If you're a sole trader in construction, CDM 2015 still applies to you. Here's a practical, jargon-free guide to what you actually need to do.
A plain-English guide to Construction Phase Plans under CDM 2015 — what they are, when you need one, and what a lightweight CPP looks like for domestic projects.
Confused about whether you need a Risk Assessment and Method Statement for small domestic work? Here's the plain-English answer.
Not every project needs an F10. Here is exactly when you are required to notify the HSE, what the form covers, and what happens if you miss it.
The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 set out who is responsible for what on a construction project. Here is a plain-English breakdown for contractors.
A Risk Assessment and Method Statement is a core CDM 2015 document for most construction projects. Here is what it covers, when you need it, and what happens if you skip it.