BSI publishes new specification for procuring all CDM 2015 services
In November 2017, the BSI published PAS 91:2013+A1:2017 for application across the UK. For the first time the standard (which is free to download) covers the engagement of those design organisations to be appointed by the project client as Principal Designers under the CDM Regulations 2015. For clients it sets out the essential health and… Read More
Posted in: Synergy Guildford on 13/1/2018
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Are you RF Aware?
This summer we undertook a project to recover several flat roofs at a Surrey school, one of which supported 3 telecommunication masts. Many believe that Radio Frequency (RF) or Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness is primarily for telecommunication industry employees, however there are many other workers that should be made aware of this dangerous hazard. Responsibility It… Read More
Posted in: Synergy Guildford on 20/10/2016
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CDM Regulations 2015 – The Impact on the Client
The proposed Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, herein after referred to as the CDM Regulations 2015, came into force on 6th April 2015. On this date, the CDM Regulations 2007 were revoked with immediate effect, thus requiring the client to prepare in advance, for the duty holder changes required under the new Regulations. The… Read More
Posted in: Synergy Guildford on 9/9/2015
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Will it be Feast or Famine for Governments Free School Meal Pledge?
With less than five months before all infant children are to be provided with free school meals, figures obtained by the BBC suggest that one in three schools still require improvements to their catering facilities. The figures show that more than 1700 schools have no kitchens at all and many of these will have to… Read More
Posted in: Synergy Guildford on 9/4/2014
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Making flint work at St. Paul’s Church, Dorking
Synergy are providing Quantity Surveying and CDM Co-ordination services to the PCC of St. Paul’s Church, Dorking, for their new church hall extension to the existing church. The project value is £1.6m and has been procured on a traditional basis with Bills of Quantities. As a condition of town planning and listed building consent, external… Read More
