Case Study
National Gas Network Upgrade with Vodafone - CDM Compliance and Network Delivery
Client Overview
Vodafone Business Technology Solutions (VBTS) is a major player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on delivering advanced network solutions.
Project Overview
Pro Safety Management (PSM) were appointed by VBTS as a key partner to provide Principal Designer and Principal Contractor oversight support for a major utilities contract with National Gas Networks. This included a multi-million-pound contract to provide managed networks for critical national infrastructure (CNI) gas networks in the UK.
Challenges
Ensuring CDM compliance across approx. 200 gas infrastructure locations across the UK, identifying and mitigating planning, design and construction risks, upskilling Vodafone project teams, enhancing health and safety practices, and facilitating stakeholder coordination.
Solutions
PSM provided comprehensive oversight as both Principal Designer (PD) and Principal Contractor (PC). This included reviewing design risk assessments and supporting the development of a project design risk register.
Leading on the collation of pre-construction information for all sites, and the development of a construction phase plan. A key element was establishing robust health & safety induction material and delivering this to all contractors, clients and key stakeholders.
The project was split between mobilisation and construction with RAID logs developed for each stage so that critical risks affecting rollout were reported and actioned to prevent critical delays/safety risks.
PSM also delivered IOSH accredited CDM for Telecoms e-learning training and project specific coaching to Vodafone teams.
We hosted regular project health and safety performance meetings to assess compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, requirements from the Client, internal competency understanding, and key project risks.
Results
Innovation: New performance dashboards developed to track compliance against contractual and legal requirements.
Enhancing Relationships: Strong business relationships developed between National Gas and Vodafone with PSM guiding both companies through key CDM decisions.
Risk Mitigation: Supported the Vodafone health & safety team in reviewing risk assessments and identifying potential critical risks early.
Training: Structured CDM Telecoms training and coaching has enhanced Vodafone teams’ capabilities in their CDM duties.
CDM Framework: Developed a new review process to enhance Vodafone’s existing CDM standards to ensure early identification of risks which have both commercial and safety consequences if not resolved.
Vodafone Testimonial
We have a strong partnership with Pro Safety Management, who have supported Vodafone with CDM Principal Contractor & Principal Designer duties for our contracts.
Their tailored approach and expertise in CDM has ensured that we meet all legal requirements and maintain high standards when meeting project milestones.
The PSM team's proactive support has not only helped us to achieve compliance but has also enhanced the capabilities of our project teams through effective coaching and guidance.
Their ability to coordinate and support with project teams and oversee CDM compliance has been key to delivering safe and successful results. I highly recommend Pro Safety Management for their dedicated service and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Their tailored approach and expertise in CDM has ensured that we meet all legal requirements and maintain high standards when meeting project milestones.
The PSM team's proactive support has not only helped us to achieve compliance but has also enhanced the capabilities of our project teams through effective coaching and guidance.
Their ability to coordinate and support with project teams and oversee CDM compliance has been key to delivering safe and successful results. I highly recommend Pro Safety Management for their dedicated service and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Gus Birks
VBTS H&S Governance ManagerContact Pro Safety Management to learn how we can help you achieve similar success in your projects
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