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A clean directory of official construction forms people need before design, before works start, on site, during specialist works and at handover.

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Forms and appointments that appear before or at the start of a construction project.

Before Design / Appointment

HSA

AF1 - Particulars to be Notified by the Client

Construction appointment notification used around client, PSDP and PSCS duties.

Who needs it
Client / Project Supervisor Design Process
When
Before design or construction appointments are made
Official source
HSA / Construction Regulations

PSDP / PSCS Appointment Records

Appointment evidence and duty-holder records for construction safety management.

Who needs it
Clients, designers, project supervisors
When
When duty holders are appointed
Official source
Capital Works Management Framework

CWMF Project Supervisor Appointment

Model form for appointing a project supervisor under public works documents.

Who needs it
Public bodies and contractors
When
Public works procurement and contract setup
Official source

Notices, certificates and licences that often gate whether work can legally begin.

Before Works Start

HSA

AF2 - Notice Before Construction Begins

A key HSA construction notice that signals a project is moving from plan to site.

Who needs it
Project Supervisor Construction Stage
When
Before construction work starts
Official source
BCMS / gov.ie

Commencement Notice

Submitted through BCMS. Useful because it is one of the hottest project-start signals.

Who needs it
Owners, builders, designers, assigned certifiers
When
Generally 14-28 days before works commence
Official source
NBCO / BCMS

7 Day Notice

A building-control notice linked to fire safety certificate applications and statutory declarations.

Who needs it
Owners and assigned professionals
When
Where relevant works need to start before the fire safety certificate is granted
Official source
LocalGov / BCMS

Fire Safety Certificate / Revised / Regularisation

Often needed for commercial, multi-unit, public and material-change projects.

Who needs it
Designers, owners, fire consultants
When
Before opening or occupying relevant buildings or works
Official source
LocalGov / BCMS

Disability Access Certificate

Frequently relevant to commercial, public and multi-unit projects.

Who needs it
Designers, access consultants, owners
When
Where required under building control rules
Official source
Department of Transport / RMO

Road Opening Licence

Handled through MapRoad Roadworks Licensing. Important for civils and utility-type jobs.

Who needs it
Contractors, utilities, groundworks, civil works
When
Before excavation or road/footpath opening
Official source

Inspection records and safety paperwork used while works are active.

On Site

HSA

GA1 - Lifting Equipment Inspection

Common inspection record searched by contractors and H&S providers.

Who needs it
Competent persons, site managers, contractors
When
During site operations involving lifting equipment
Official source
HSA

GA2 / GA3 - Lifting Appliance & Excavation Records

Useful on active construction sites and for compliance documentation.

Who needs it
Contractors, competent persons, H&S consultants
When
During lifting, excavation or site inspection work
Official source
HSA

Scaffold Inspection Report

High-intent form for scaffold and working-at-height traffic.

Who needs it
Scaffolders, site managers, competent persons
When
After erection/alteration and at inspection intervals
Official source
HSA

RAMS - Risk Assessment Method Statement

HSA lists an interactive RAMS template and guidance for construction use.

Who needs it
Contractors, subcontractors, H&S consultants
When
Before and during specific work activities
Official source
HSA

Construction Site Traffic Management Plan Forms

Traffic management forms and guidance are useful for larger and road-facing jobs.

Who needs it
Contractors, site managers, civils firms
When
Where site traffic, public roads or vehicle movement is a risk
Official source
HSA

IR1 Accident / Dangerous Occurrence Reporting

Official reporting route for workplace accidents and dangerous occurrences.

Who needs it
Employers, responsible persons
When
After reportable workplace incidents
Official source

Forms and guidance for higher-risk or regulated construction activities.

Specialist Works

HSA

Asbestos Notification

Very relevant to refurbishment, demolition and change-of-use projects.

Who needs it
Asbestos contractors, building owners, H&S specialists
When
Before notifiable asbestos work
Official source
HSA

Confined Spaces Guidance / Permits

Useful for drainage, tanks, utilities and industrial projects.

Who needs it
Contractors, utilities, civils, H&S teams
When
Where work involves confined spaces
Official source
HSA

Underground Services / Overhead Lines Codes

Practical compliance content for civils and utility-related traffic.

Who needs it
Groundworks, civils, utilities, site managers
When
Before excavation or work near electrical hazards
Official source
Local authorities

Hoarding / Scaffolding / Skip / Crane Licences

Local-authority permits vary, but are common project-start paperwork.

Who needs it
Contractors and site managers
When
Where works affect public roads, footpaths or public space
Official source

Certificates and records needed when works finish or buildings are occupied.

Completion / Handover

BCMS / LocalGov

Certificate of Compliance on Completion

BCMS completion record tied to building control compliance.

Who needs it
Assigned certifiers, builders, owners
When
At completion before occupation/use where applicable
Official source
HSA

Safety File

Important handover document for construction safety management.

Who needs it
PSDP, client, designers, contractors
When
Prepared through the project and handed over at completion
Official source
BCMS / Local authorities

FSC / DAC Conditions Close-Out

A practical checklist-style area PlanningBrief can build out over time.

Who needs it
Design teams, fire/access consultants, owners
When
Before opening, occupying or completing relevant works
Official source

Government construction contract forms and templates for public-sector work.

Public Works / Tenders

Capital Works Management Framework

Public Works Contracts PW-CF1 to PW-CF11

CWMF provides the standard public works contract forms.

Who needs it
Public bodies, contractors, consultants
When
Public-sector construction procurement
Official source
Capital Works Management Framework

CWMF Model Forms

Model forms include project supervisor appointment and other public works templates.

Who needs it
Public bodies, contractors, project teams
When
Tendering, appointment, bonds, warranties and contract administration
Official source
Capital Works Management Framework

Forms of Tender and Schedules

High-value content for contractors and consultants watching public projects.

Who needs it
Contractors tendering for public works
When
During bid and contract formation
Official source