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CDM 2015 (UK) — Gap Analysis

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 — UK
CDM 2015 2015 Edition All Gaps only
Compliant
Partial
Non-compliant
Not assessed

About CDM 2015 (UK)

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are UK statutory regulations setting out duties for managing health and safety on construction projects. They replaced CDM 2007 and apply to all UK construction projects, including domestic and minor works. Key roles defined: Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Designer, Contractor and Worker. The regulations integrate competence, planning, coordination and communication of safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Issuing Body

UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) — Statutory Instrument 2015/51

Edition

2015

Coverage

Duties of clients, principal designers, principal contractors, designers, contractors and workers on all UK construction projects, including domestic.

Typical Users

All parties on UK construction projects — domestic and commercial — clients, designers, contractors and project managers.

How to use this tool

1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.

2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.

3. Click Save progress — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.

4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.

Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.

ISO Xpert — Get in touch

UK-based consultancy specialising in management-system gap analysis, training and certification preparation across ISO, API, Halal, GFSI, ESG, cybersecurity, engineering and industry-specific standards.

Phone / WhatsApp

+44 7853 109840

Office

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK

Common Questions

CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis tool, data privacy, audit preparation, and ISO Xpert consulting.

What is the CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis tool and how does it work?
The CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis tool is a free browser-based checklist that compares your current management system against the clauses of CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety. You answer clause-by-clause questions and rate each requirement as Compliant, Partial or Non-compliant. The tool calculates a live compliance score, highlights gaps on a heat-map, captures evidence and corrective-action notes, and exports the full assessment as JSON, CSV, TXT or print-ready PDF for management review and Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit preparation.
Is the CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis tool really free to use?
Yes — the CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety tool is 100% free with no sign-up, no email capture, no credit card, no watermarks, and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing is transmitted to ISO Xpert servers. You can clear or export your data at any time.
Where is my CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety assessment data stored?
All CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety assessment data is stored locally in your browser’s storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. This makes the tool GDPR-friendly and suitable for confidential audit data classified up to Restricted. Export anytime as JSON (re-importable), CSV (Excel-pivotable), TXT (executive summary) or PDF (audit-trail evidence).
Can I use this tool to prepare for CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety certification or surveillance audits?
Yes. The CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis is designed to support preparation for certification by UKAS-, IAS- or ANAB-accredited bodies. Use the exported report as evidence of internal audit, feed it into management review, and prioritise high-severity non-conformities ahead of Stage 1 / Stage 2 visits. ISO Xpert consultants can assist with documented information, internal audits and full implementation if required.
How long does a CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis typically take?
Most users complete an initial CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis in 60 to 120 minutes for a single site, depending on system maturity and clause depth. The tool auto-saves continuously, so you can pause, switch devices via JSON export/import, and resume at any time. Re-assessments after corrective action usually take 20 to 40 minutes.
Does ISO Xpert offer CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety consulting or training?
Yes. ISO Xpert Ltd (London, UK) provides CDM 2015 (UK) Construction Health & Safety gap analysis consulting, internal audits, Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification preparation, lead auditor / internal auditor training, and full management-system implementation. Contact info@iso-xpert.com or WhatsApp +44 7853 109840.

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