Construction Phase Plans, without the paperwork panic.
Every construction project needs a Construction Phase Plan under CDM 2015 — before the work starts. VigilDocs compiles a site-specific, print-ready plan from a short project description in minutes. No credit card required to start.
What is a Construction Phase Plan?
A Construction Phase Plan (CPP) is the document that sets out how health and safety will be managed on a construction site during the construction phase. It is a legal requirement of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 — commonly known as CDM 2015.
A plan is required for every construction project, regardless of size or duration. Where only one contractor is involved, the contractor prepares it. Where there is more than one contractor, the Principal Contractor prepares, develops and implements the plan — and the client must make sure a suitable plan is in place before the construction phase begins.
The plan should be proportionate: a focused document for a small domestic job, a fuller management plan for larger multi-contractor sites. It isn't a box-ticking exercise — it's the first thing a Principal Contractor, client or HSE inspector may ask to see.
What your plan must include
- Project details: description, location, programme and key dates
- Client and duty holder information, including the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor
- Scope of works and the phases of construction, sequenced with key interfaces
- Site-specific risk assessments and method statements for the significant hazards
- Management arrangements: supervision, competence checks, inductions and toolbox talks
- Site rules, welfare arrangements and traffic/pedestrian management
- Emergency procedures, first aid provision and incident reporting routes
- Consultation arrangements for workers and how the plan will be reviewed and updated
From project description to ready plan in minutes
Describe the project
Enter the project description, site details, programme and the type of works — plus your assigned personnel and plant if you want them injected automatically.
AI compiles the plan
VigilDocs drafts a structured, site-specific Construction Phase Plan aligned to CDM 2015 duties — management arrangements, hazards, welfare and emergency procedures included.
Review, brand and export
Edit anything, add your company logo, and export a ready-to-print PDF. Hand it to the client and keep it live on site as the project evolves.
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Construction Phase Plan questions, answered
When is a construction phase plan required?
Under CDM 2015, a Construction Phase Plan is required for every construction project — no matter the size or duration. Where there is only one contractor, the contractor must ensure the plan is in place before the construction phase begins. Where there is more than one contractor, the Principal Contractor prepares, develops and implements the plan.
What must a construction phase plan contain?
The plan must describe how health and safety will be managed during the construction phase: project details, scope and programme, duty holders and contacts, site-specific risk assessments and method statements, management arrangements such as supervision and inductions, site rules, welfare facilities, emergency procedures, and how the plan will be reviewed as work progresses. It should be proportionate to the scale and risk of the project.
Who is responsible for the construction phase plan?
With multiple contractors, the Principal Contractor is responsible for preparing, maintaining and implementing the plan. With a single contractor, that contractor prepares it. The client must ensure a suitable plan is in place before the construction phase starts, and the Principal Designer assists by providing pre-construction information.
Is a construction phase plan the same as a risk assessment?
No. A risk assessment identifies hazards and controls for specific tasks; a Construction Phase Plan is the overarching document that sets out how health and safety will be managed across the whole construction phase. The plan brings together your risk assessments and method statements alongside management arrangements, welfare, emergency procedures and site rules.
How does VigilDocs generate a Construction Phase Plan?
You describe the project — the works, site, programme and any assigned personnel or plant — and VigilDocs compiles a structured, site-specific Construction Phase Plan aligned to CDM 2015 duties. You can edit every section, apply your company branding, and export a print-ready PDF in minutes.
Does the plan work for small, single-contractor projects?
Yes. The plan should be proportionate to the project. VigilDocs scales the content to the scale and risk of the works, so a small domestic project gets a concise, focused plan rather than an oversized generic document.