Running a project
The four gates, your CDM responsibilities, and conduct on site.
- Before you break ground — the four gatesDon't break ground until all four are clear — HIC signed, cooling-off cleared, Milestone 1 funded, site set-up ready (CDM, RAMS, access).
- Communication and collaborationDay-to-day chat with the customer in the channel you both prefer (typically WhatsApp). Formal documentation through the platform — milestones and change orders.
- Daily conduct and customer propertyA tidy site, courteous team, honest updates. Customers trust you with their home; how you treat it matters.
- Materials handling on siteThe customer buys the materials and books deliveries, usually for when you're on site. You take delivery, check items within 48 hours, store them safely and flag any problems straight away.
- Reporting progress and challengesSubmit Milestone Notices through the platform with photos and certificates. Report challenges (defects, delays, surprises) the moment they appear.
- Reviewing the design and materials listBefore the customer orders anything, we ask you to review their design and materials list, ideally on site with them, and confirm it can be built. You do this room by room in the materials tracker. It's the best way to avoid wrong items, returns and delays.
- Site setup and safety standardsSet up and maintain a safe, compliant site. Protect the customer's property, keep the site tidy, leave it secure each day. Standards are part of the contract.
- You as the Principal Contractor under CDM 2015On most Beams projects you'll be the Principal Contractor under CDM 2015. That means a Construction Phase Plan, RAMS on site, and site H&S coordination throughout the build.