Commercial client

Contents

- Who is a commercial client?
- What do commercial clients need to do?

Who is a commercial client?

A commercial client is any individual or organisation that carries out a construction project as part of a business. 

What do commercial clients need to do?

  1. Appoint the right people at the right time
  2. Ensure there are arrangements in place for managing and organising the project
  3. Allow adequate time
  4. Provide information to your designer and contractor
  5. Communicate with your designer and building contractor
  6. Ensure adequate welfare facilities on site
  7. Ensure a construction phase plan is in place
  8. Keep the health and safety file
  9. Protect members of the public, including employees
  10. Ensure workplaces are designed correctly
  11. Notify the HSE of your construction projects (where necessary)