Design -  (Stage 2) Production of a detailed design and specification

Taking into account all of the information obtained during Stage 1, and in consultation with the Client, TGMS is able to produce a set of detailed designs, specifications, bills of quantities and construction drawings.  All design work is undertaken in AutoCAD Civil 3D, which is compatible with most technical drawing packages.  These documents can form part of the tender and contract documentation for the project.

The design and specification will, where appropriate, include items for:

• Site remodelling (e.g. cut and fill earthworks).
• Drainage design.
• Playing surface construction (e.g. cricket table, golf green or football pitch).
• Site establishment (e.g. cultivations, fertilisation and seeding).
• Agronomic maintenance for both the construction and post construction phases.

N.B.  It is important to note that all designs are tailored specifically to the site in question in terms of the indigenous soil, soil/water regime, climatic conditions and characteristics of materials intended for use in the remediation works.  TGMS does not condone the use of “off the shelf” solutions to drainage problems because these are often fundamentally flawed and do not necessarily address the key issues at the site (e.g. is there a need to address a perched water table? or is the problem due to a rising watertable?).  

Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations

CDM is intended to protect the health and safety of people working in construction, and others who may be affected by their activities.  The regulations require the systematic management of projects from concept to completion; hazards must be identified and eliminated where possible, and the remaining risks reduced and controlled.  This approach reduces risks during construction work and throughout the lifecycle of a structure (including eventual demolition).

Designers have particular responsibilities under the CDM regulations, in particular designers must:

• take reasonable steps to ensure that Clients are aware of their duties under CDM before starting work;
• prepare designs with adequate regard to health and safety, and to the information supplied by the Client;
• provide adequate information in or with the design;
• co-operate with the CDM Coordinator and with any other designers so that each of them can comply with their duties under the Regulations.  This includes providing any information needed for the health and safety file.
  
  

Furthermore, under CDM, designers must ensure that any designs they prepare for the purposes of construction work avoid risks to anybody carrying out construction work and to anyone else who may be affected by this work, e.g. the general public. As part of the feasibility study and design phases, TGMS pays particular attention to these regulations.  Depending on the requirements of the Client, TGMS is also able to undertake the role of CDM Coordinator.  For further information on the CDM regulations, please refer to the HSE leaflet "Having construction work done?".

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