CDM Regulations 2015 came into force on the 6th April 2015 replacing the previous regulations CDM 2007. The regulations cover the management of health, safety and welfare when carrying out construction projects. QPM LTD provide advice in all aspects of the regulations. We not only provide advice but cover certain roles and duties required under CDM. These include:
Companies who have used such services include Hanson UK, Brett Aggregates Ltd, Breedon Group, Ammann UK, Frimstone Ltd, Eurovia UK and Aggregate Industries UK Ltd.
Quarry Project Management Ltd provides full site survey and CAD facilities linking with existing information or developing a site layout from scratch. We have worked with most of the major equipment suppliers to ensure the best possible site layout is developed and understood.
We are also able to provide CAD drawings to reflect modifications required to plant and equipment.
Recently we have worked with clients to establish historical site service information previously unknown which has involved ground penetrating survey. Once this information is gathered a detailed site service plan can be developed ensuring any future work on the site can be carried out more safely.
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Quarry Project Management Ltd provides Project Management services from concept through to commissioning and handover of a project to the client.
Many years of experience working for companies such as Tarmac, Foster Yeoman, May Gurney, Aggregate Industries, Lafarge, Eurovia, Hanson, Brett, Hope Construction Materials and Wight Building Materials Ltd establishing new production and handling facilities ensure we have the right level of experience to deliver first class Project Management in the following areas.
We can assist and represent the client throughout the project in all relevant CDM matters. See Other Services for further information.
Work with the client in the initial stages of a project developing site layouts, planning drawings, traffic and pedestrian management, project scope and capital cost predictions. Full CAD facilities ensure the most accurate information is adopted.
Quarry Project Management Ltd have a wealth of experience in developing financial models during the early stages of a potential project. Detailed budget considerations are essential when understanding if a project is viable and ensuring a full appreciation of the capital costs involved. We have provided this level of detail for many of the major companies within the industry.
Once the project is live we can assist in the control over expenditure providing budget forecasts and expenditure information ensuring the client is kept up to date on financial matters.
For any project it is important to understand time lines for the various tasks involved in the project. Quarry Project Management Ltd will develop GANT charts or similar which identify and track the performance of the project.
Identify power, gas, water and communication requirements and if required liaise with utility companies to ensure the correct supply is obtained.
We can provide site management during the project to ensure that the site is run smoothly and on program. Hold weekly project meetings to ensure communication is smooth between the client and contractors.
Ensure the equipment is installed and performs in line with contract expectations.
Does your site comply with relevant legislation? Quarry Project Management Ltd can visit your site and carry out a survey to identify any areas of concern on guarding, traffic and pedestrian management and general issues effecting the safety of your staff and visitors.
Too often sites neglect the discipline of preventive maintenance. Typically an unplanned breakdown will cost some 7 – 9 times more than if the item had been maintained and replaced at a planned period. This does not consider the financial impact on sales and customer frustration.
Quarry Project Management Ltd can provide preventive maintenance schedules which will identify frequency and tasks required to look after the assets of the company. We will work with your team to ensure that they understand what is required and any training requirements are identified
Is the process plant in operation performing at its best? Frequently process plants are not operating as they first did when installed. This can be down to several reasons;
Plant deterioration
Modifications
Change of raw material
Change of personnel
Quarry Project Management Ltd work with companies to identify how a plant is performing in relation to it’s potential. We will advise on what financial implications are being incurred and what corrective action is required and costs associated in achieving this.
Quarry Project Management Ltd can provide your company guidance on the value of your assets (fixed or mobile) or ones you wish to purchase along with the expected life given its planned duty.
We have experience of valuing quarries, asphalt and concrete plant businesses with regard to the tangible assets.
For any project, it is important that the client is protected when it is buying plant and equipment. Quarry Project Management Ltd can set up appropriate contracts to ensure the clients’ interests are protected.