Pre-construction Information Form

Pre-construction Information Form

Description 

The Pre-Construction Information (PCI) is a statutory requirements under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015). It comprises information already in the client's possession, or which is reasonably obtainable by or on behalf of the client, that is relevant to the project.

The information must:

• (a) be specific to the project
• (b) contain an appropriate level of detail; and
• (c) be proportionate to the nature and level of risk involved.

The PCI provides essential health and safety information required by: 

• Designers and contractors tendering for, or appointed to, the project; enabling the to fulfil their statutory duties; and
• The Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to support effective planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the works.

When complete, the PCI must include proportionate information relating to:

• The project itself, including the client brief and key construction phase dates.
• The planning and management arrangements, including allocated time and resources, and mechanisms to ensure cooperation and coordination between dutyholders.
• The health and asafety hazards associated with the site, design and proposed construction activities, together with control measures; and
• Any relevant information contained within an existing Health and Safety File.

The PCI must be presented in a clear, concise and accessible format to ensure that all dutyholders can readily understand and discharge their responsibilities effectively. 

Engagement 

The Project Manager (PM), in collaboration with the appointed Principal Designer (PD), is responsible for completing the Imperial Pre-Construction Information Template. 

Where a Principal Designer has not yet been appointed, or an appointment is pending, the Project Manager must initiate completion of the PCI to ensure early compliance with CDM requirements. 

Forms & Links 

Preconstruction Information: CSM01 Preconstruction Information

Principal Designers may use their own template, provided it comprehensively addresses all sections contained within the Imperial PCI template. 

Approvals & Compliance Review

The completed PCI must be submitted to the Health & Safety Team for review prior to the project being issued for tender. Any feedback or comments provided by the Health and Safety Team must be considered and incorporated as necessary to ensure compliance and adequacy. 

Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages 

The PCI is a live document and must be reviewed and updated as the project progresses through subsequent RIBA stages. Updates should continue throughout the construction phase where new or relevant health and safety information becomes available.