A collective response from a group of design and construction organisations to help them improve their processes and people to comply with the requirements of CDM
The Network group has set its focus on two areas:
Understanding how we assess our designer competence and look for opportunities to improve
Collecting and communicating design best practice which can reduce hazards on site and helps the construction team work effectively
What are the benefits of the Design Network?
A demonstration to Clients and the HSE alike that the company and its people are taking their CDM responsibilities seriously
Helping to protect a company�s licence to operate
Helping to demonstrate to Clients continuous improvement, design innovation and learning is pro-actively supported
Potential design quality and productivity improvements resulting from the use of design which has demonstrably delivered benefit
Improved understanding of designer competence issues leading to improved
Recruitment practice & employee personal development
How does the Design Network function?
The Design Network meets four times a year
The Design Network is made up of the lead designers or design manager for each of the member companies
The Design Network members have a responsibility to contribute to the network but also ensure that they communicate the data from the Network to the designers in their organisation
The Design Network members contribute in separate meetings to sub-groups working in specific improvement areas sharing their progress and requesting support at the Network meetings
A steering group made up of company directors meets twice a year to review progress and ensure that there is sufficient resources and company support being made available