Construction compliance document guides
Plain-English guides to all 305 compliance documents a UK construction company needs — what each one is for, who has to produce it, and what goes in it. Free to read, no account needed.
CDM 2015 Core
Core legal documents required under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
- Pre-Construction Information Pack
- Construction Phase Plan
- Health and Safety File
- F10 Notification to HSE
- Principal Designer Appointment Letter
- Principal Contractor Appointment Letter
- Designer Appointment Letter
- Contractor Appointment Letter
- CDM Duty Holder Register
- Competence Assessment — Contractor
- Competence Assessment — Subcontractor
- Worker Consultation Record
- Designer Risk Register
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments and method statements for all construction activities and trades
- Generic Site Risk Assessment
- Task-Specific Risk Assessment
- Method Statement (Generic)
- RAMS — Groundworks and Excavation
- RAMS — Working at Height
- RAMS — Confined Space Entry
- RAMS — Hot Works
- RAMS — Demolition
- RAMS — Electrical Installation Works
- RAMS — Mechanical and Plumbing Works
- RAMS — Scaffolding Erection
- RAMS — Roofing Works
- RAMS — Structural Steel Erection
- RAMS — Concrete Pours
- RAMS — Brickwork and Blockwork
- RAMS — Painting and Decorating
- RAMS — Plastering and Drylining
- RAMS — Flooring Installation
- RAMS — Glazing Works
- RAMS — Crane and Lifting Operations
- RAMS — Plant and Machinery Operation
- RAMS — Temporary Works
- RAMS — Night Works
- RAMS — Refurbishment and Strip Out
- RAMS — Utility Diversions
- RAMS — Drainage and Sewer Works
- RAMS — Fit-Out and Internal Joinery
COSHH
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health assessments for site materials and processes
- COSHH Assessment — General Site
- COSHH Assessment — Cement and Concrete
- COSHH Assessment — Paints and Solvents
- COSHH Assessment — Adhesives and Resins
- COSHH Assessment — Fuels and Oils
- COSHH Assessment — Silica Dust
- COSHH Assessment — Wood Dust
- COSHH Assessment — Welding Fumes
- COSHH Assessment — Lead Paint
- COSHH Assessment — Asbestos
- COSHH Assessment — Legionella
- COSHH Assessment — Mould and Biological Agents
- Substance Inventory and Hazmat Register
- Safety Data Sheet Register
- COSHH Assessment — Lead at Work (General)
Asbestos
Asbestos survey, management and removal documents under the Control of Asbestos Regulations
Permits to Work
Permit to work forms for high-risk activities including hot works, confined spaces and excavations
- Permit to Work — Generic
- Permit to Work — Hot Works
- Permit to Work — Confined Space Entry
- Permit to Work — Excavation and Permit to Dig
- Permit to Work — Electrical Isolation
- Permit to Work — Working at Height
- Permit to Work — Temporary Works
- Permit to Work — Crane and Lifting Operations
- Permit to Work — Night Works
- Permit to Work — Lone Working
- Permit to Work — Fire System Isolation
- Permit to Work — Roof Access
- Permit to Work — Radiography
- Permit Handback and Close-Out Record
Site Management
Site setup, inductions, inspections, welfare, fire safety and equipment management documents
- Site Set-Up Checklist
- Site Rules
- Site Induction Record
- Site Induction Register
- Visitor Induction Form
- Daily Site Diary
- Site Attendance Register
- Weekly Site Safety Inspection Checklist
- Monthly Site Audit Report
- Welfare Facilities Inspection Record
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire Safety Checklist
- Fire Evacuation Plan
- Emergency Plan
- Traffic Management Plan
- Security Plan
- Logistics Plan
- Plant and Equipment Register
- Plant Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
- Scaffold Inspection Record
- Scaffold Tag System Log
- Ladder Inspection Register
- PPE Issue Register
- Lifting Equipment Register
- Lifting Plan
- Crane Lift Plan
Incidents & Accidents
Accident reporting, investigation, RIDDOR notifications and first aid records
Toolbox Talks
Toolbox talk templates and training records for site safety briefings
- Toolbox Talk — General Site Safety
- Toolbox Talk — Manual Handling
- Toolbox Talk — Working at Height
- Toolbox Talk — Fire Safety on Site
- Toolbox Talk — COSHH and Hazardous Substances
- Toolbox Talk — Permit to Work
- Toolbox Talk — Excavations and Groundworks
- Toolbox Talk — Asbestos Awareness
- Toolbox Talk — Plant and Equipment Safety
- Toolbox Talk — Electrical Safety
- Toolbox Talk — Slips Trips and Falls
- Toolbox Talk — PPE Use and Maintenance
- Toolbox Talk — Hot Works
- Toolbox Talk — Noise and Vibration
- Toolbox Talk — Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Toolbox Talk — Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Toolbox Talk — Housekeeping and Waste
- Toolbox Talk Record Sheet
- Training Matrix and Competence Record
- Operative Training Record
- Toolbox Talk — Silica Dust
- Toolbox Talk — Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS)
Subcontractors
Subcontractor onboarding, pre-qualification, insurance verification and compliance documents
- Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
- Subcontractor Approval Form
- Subcontractor Order and Work Package Brief
- Subcontract Agreement
- CIS Verification Record
- CSCS Card Verification Record
- Insurance Certificate Request and Log
- Public Liability Insurance Verification
- Employers Liability Insurance Verification
- Professional Indemnity Insurance Verification
- Worker Competency and Qualifications Record
- Fit to Work Declaration
- Emergency Contact Form
- Modern Slavery and Anti-Bribery Declaration
- Health Questionnaire and Medical Declaration
- Drug and Alcohol Policy Agreement
- GDPR Data Processing Consent
- Right to Work Check Record
- Subcontractor Performance Review
Quality & Inspections
Quality assurance, testing, inspection records and non-conformance reporting
- Inspection and Test Plan
- Hold Point and Witness Point Register
- Concrete Test Record
- Compaction and Density Test Record
- Weld Inspection Record
- Pressure Test Record
- Air Tightness Test Record
- Water and Hydraulic Pressure Test
- Electrical Test Certificate EICR
- Gas Commissioning Certificate
- Snagging List and Defects Register
- Non-Conformance Report
- Corrective Action Report
- Drawing Issue Register
- Specification Compliance Checklist
- Material Approval Request
- Material Delivery Inspection Record
- As-Built Drawing Register
- BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Building Safety Act
Golden thread, gateway applications and safety case documents under the Building Safety Act 2022
- Golden Thread Document Register
- Gateway 2 Application Pack
- Gateway 3 Completion Declaration
- Building Safety Case Report
- Change Control Log
- Structural Inspection Record
- Fire Safety Strategy Document
- Cladding and Facade Specification Record
- Competence Declaration — Duty Holders
- Building Assessment Certificate Application
- Resident Engagement Strategy
- Safety Case Review Record
Handover & Completion
Practical completion, defects, O&M manuals, warranties and handover documentation
- Practical Completion Certificate
- Practical Completion Checklist
- Defects Liability Period Notice
- Making Good Defects Certificate
- Final Account Summary
- Operations and Maintenance Manual
- As-Built Drawings Package
- Warranties and Guarantees Register
- Structural Warranty Certificate
- Building Regulations Completion Certificate
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Air Permeability and SAP Calculation
- Commissioning Record — M&E Systems
- Client Handover Training Record
- Site Clearance and Waste Removal Certificate
Environmental
Environmental management plans, waste documentation, ecology and sustainability records
- Construction Environmental Management Plan
- Site Waste Management Plan
- Waste Carrier Licence Verification
- Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note
- Hazardous Waste Consignment Note
- Contaminated Land Risk Assessment
- Soil and Ground Investigation Report
- Noise and Vibration Management Plan
- Section 61 Consent Application
- Dust Management Plan
- Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain Report
- Protected Species Survey and Licence
- Flood Risk Assessment
- Surface Water Drainage Plan
- Carbon Footprint and Embodied Carbon Log
- Environmental Monitoring Record
- Spill Response and Pollution Prevention Plan
Commercial & Contract
Contract agreements, payment applications, variations, claims and commercial administration
- Main Contract Agreement
- Letter of Intent
- Contract Sum Analysis and Schedule of Rates
- Programme of Works
- Short-Form Subcontract Agreement
- Subcontractor Order and Purchase Order
- Interim Payment Application
- Payment Notice
- Pay Less Notice
- Interim Payment Certificate
- Variation Instruction and Change Order
- Variation Quotation
- Daywork Sheet
- Daywork Summary Record
- Extension of Time Claim
- Loss and Expense Claim
- Retention Release Request
- Final Account Statement
- Collateral Warranty
- Performance Bond
- Parent Company Guarantee
- Adjudication Notice
- Social Value Report
- Project Insurance Schedule and Register
HR & Workforce
Employment contracts, CIS records, CSCS verification and workforce compliance documents
- Right to Work Check Record
- Employee and Operative Contract
- CIS Registration and Deduction Statement
- CIS Monthly Return to HMRC
- CSCS Card Register
- Apprenticeship Training Agreement
- Working Time Opt-Out Agreement
- Drug and Alcohol Test Record
- Grievance and Disciplinary Record
- Lone Worker Check-In Log
- Young Worker Risk Assessment
- Modern Slavery Supply Chain Statement
Fire Safety
Fire risk assessments, fire safety plans, drill records and fire equipment inspection logs
- Fire Risk Assessment — Construction Site
- Fire Safety Management Plan
- Hot Works Permit — Fire
- Fire Warden and Marshal Appointment Record
- Fire Drill Record
- Fire Extinguisher Inspection Record
- Fire Alarm Test Record
- Temporary Fire Strategy
- Cladding and External Wall System Record
- Fire Door Inspection Record
- Emergency Lighting Test Record
- Sprinkler / Suppression System Test and Commissioning Record
- RAMS — Temporary Heating and Drying Operations
- DSEAR Assessment — Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres
Occupational Health
HAV and noise risk assessments, health surveillance records, respiratory monitoring and fitness for work documentation
- HAV / Vibration Risk Assessment and Exposure Record
- HAVS Health Surveillance Record
- Noise Risk Assessment and Exposure Record
- Audiometric Health Surveillance Record
- Respiratory Health Surveillance Record
- Occupational Health Fitness for Work Record
- Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Risk Assessment & Exposure Record
- DSE Workstation Assessment
Site Policy & Management
Health and safety policy statements, temporary works registers, legionella monitoring and stress risk assessments
Completions & Planning
Building regulations compliance declarations, planning conditions discharge, overheating assessments, BNG and highway agreements
Statutory Inspections
LOLER thorough examinations, LEV testing, pressure system inspections, COSHH assessments, manual handling, excavation inspections and specialist RAMS
- LOLER Thorough Examination Report
- LEV Thorough Examination and Test Record
- Pressure System Written Scheme of Examination and Inspection Record
- New and Expectant Mothers Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- COSHH Assessment — Isocyanates / Spray Paint
- COSHH Assessment — Epoxy Resins
- Skin Health Surveillance Record
- Excavation Daily Inspection Record
- Acoustic Test Certificate (Building Regulations Part E)
- RAMS — Facade / Curtain Wall Installation
- RAMS — Basement Construction and Waterproofing
- RAMS — Lift Installation
- Section 104 Sewer Adoption Agreement Record
- Water Discharge Activity / Dewatering Consent Record
- EV Charging Infrastructure Commissioning Record
- Environmental Policy Statement
- Latent Defects Insurance / NHBC Buildmark Registration Record
- RAAC Inspection and Assessment Record
- Construction Products Compliance Register