subject: CDM coordinator - how much should this all cost? [print this page] How much should this all cost and what would you expect to pay as a apercentage on an average project, its always difficult to quantify and we know that but not sure what you're meant to do unless somebody gives a clear steer on this topic.It could be done as a fixed fee or a percentage lump sum of the"construction value" not the overall cost which so people make a mistake about. This article takes a brief look into what the CDM Coordinator does under the new CDM regulations. The biggest myths about the CDM Coordinator are;
- they are health and safety consultants
-they're not bastians of health and safety
- they carry out site inspections
-they specialise in ehalth and safety
- they do not do this for a cheap fee generally done on project construction value so be careful when looking at quotes.
These are all in fact not true. The CDM Coordinator is principally responsible for coordinating design information and ensuring the design considers issues of buidability, maitainability and maintenance. The design should be reviewed to ensure it can be built safely nad maintained safely. Also look at the cost of maintenance and review whether the materials specified are infact suitable.
CDMCs' should have both construction experience allowing them to review drawings as well as a health and safety background. Far too many CDMCs' only have health and safety consultancy experience and dont know how to read a drawing. This is a problem. Also the fees charged for this service are extremely low which probably translates into a poor service.
