FIRE RISK ASSESSORS AND CDM ADVISORS IN READING | WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN (CCP)?
When you are planning construction work in Reading, you will need to understand your personal duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. This includes producing a Construction Phase Plan (CPP) before work starts onsite. At M.L.A., we act as CDM advisors and fire risk assessors, helping all clients, designers and contractors to meet their legal duties – clearly and confidently.
The role of a CDM Principal Designer in Reading is practical.
We help you to create Construction Phase Plans that reflect the real risks on your project, and we never work to a generic template.
WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN?
A Construction Phase Plan (CCP) is a legally required document under the CDM Regulations 2015. It sets out how health and safety will be managed during the construction phase of a project. If you work as a contractor, you must prepare the CPP before setting up on the site.
If there is more than one contractor involved, a CDM 2015 Principal Designer, and a principal contractor, must always be appointed.
The CPP should explain:
- The management structure and responsibilities
- The project description and key dates
- Risks and how they will be controlled
- Welfare facilities and site rules
- Fire safety arrangements and emergency procedures
A clear plan protects workers, visitors and the public. It can also protect you as the duty holder if running site projects in Reading.
HOW CDM ADVISORS SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLANS
Many clients or contractors in Reading are unsure about how detailed their Construction Phase Plan needs to be. That is where experienced CDM advisors, and our fire risk assessors, make a major difference.
At M.L.A., we support projects of all sizes across Reading.
Whether you are refurbishing a commercial unit, or delivering a new-build development, we guide you through your duties as a CDM 2015 Principal Designer. M.L.A. is a trusted partner to all contractors.
As CDM advisors, we help you to:
- Identify foreseeable risks at the design stage
- Coordinate with our CDM Principal Designer
- Develop practical control measures
- Keep records that demonstrate compliance
- Ensure the CPP reflects the actual scope of works
We do not overcomplicate processes. Instead, we focus on the things that matter; clearer risk management and complete legal compliance.
THE LINK BETWEEN FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS AND THE CPP
Fire safety is not a separate issue. It is part of your Construction Phase Plan. A qualified fire risk assessor reviews how a fire could start, how it could spread, and how people would evacuate safely.
On construction sites in Reading, fire risks often include:
- Storage of flammable materials
- Hot works such as welding
- Poor housekeeping
- Temporary electrical systems
As fire risk assessors, we ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures on sites in Reading are properly integrated into a CPP.
This includes:
- Clear fire points and alarm systems
- Defined escape routes
- Staff briefings and inductions
- Coordination with the principal contractor
When acting as a CDM 2015 Principal Designer, you must consider fire risks at the design stage. Early planning reduces changes later and improves safety from day one. This is what M.L.A. can do for you.
Construction projects in Reading vary widely.
You may be working in a busy town centre, near residential areas, or within commercial estates. Each setting presents different risks.
Using our CDM advisors and a fire risk assessor in Reading means the Construction Phase Plan reflects local conditions. We understand all local authority expectations, build types and site constraints. This insight strengthens your compliance and also improves site safety.
WORKING WITH M.L.A.
Our approach is straightforward.
We review projects, identify all duties and help you to act on them. If you need support from a CDM Principal Designer, we provide clear guidance. If you require a fire risk assessor to inform you on your Construction Phase Plan, we deliver detailed, practical assessments.
Ask yourself:
- Is a Construction Phase Plan specific to a project in Reading?
- Have you clearly addressed fire safety within it?
- Are you confident you are meeting your duties under CDM 2015?
If the answer is no, you need structured advice.
M.L.A. has CDM advisors and fire risk assessors available in Reading who focus on compliance, clarity and real-world risk management. We help you to build safely, protect your workforce and meet your legal responsibilities without any confusion, delays or misunderstandings.
Please contact us today to learn more about our services in Reading.