Principal Contractor (SSIP) – What Does This Mean?

At JDC Building Works Ltd., safety and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to announce that we have been awarded an SSIP Principal Contractor certification, a key accreditation that highlights our commitment to maintaining the highest health, safety, and environmental standards in the construction industry.

What is SSIP?

SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is a nationally recognised accreditation that ensures contractors meet stringent health and safety requirements. It is a benchmark for industry best practices, giving clients confidence that their projects will be managed safely and professionally.

What Does "Principal Contractor" Mean?

Under CDM Regulations (Construction, Design & Management Regulations) 2015, a Principal Contractor is responsible for:

   ✔  Managing health and safety risks on-site throughout the project lifecycle.

   ✔ Coordinating all trades and subcontractors to ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.

   ✔ Implementing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) to maintain a safe working environment.

   ✔ Ensuring workers have the necessary training, skills, and qualifications to complete the job safely.

   ✔ Overseeing site welfare and environmental responsibilities, ensuring industry standards are met.

By achieving SSIP Principal Contractor status, JDC Building Works Ltd. has demonstrated our ability to successfully manage large-scale construction projects while prioritising safety, efficiency, and quality.

What This Means for Our Clients

For our clients, this certification means:

   ✅ Peace of mind – Knowing their project is managed by a contractor with independently verified safety credentials.

   ✅ Regulatory compliance – Ensuring all work meets CDM 2015 Regulations and industry best practices.

   ✅ Efficient project management – With clear coordination between trades, reducing risks and delays.

   ✅ A commitment to worker safety – Creating a secure, well-managed environment for all on-site personnel.

At JDC Building Works Ltd., we are committed to upholding these standards in every project we undertake. Our SSIP Principal Contractor accreditation is more than just a certification—it’s a reflection of our ongoing dedication to safe, compliant, and high-quality construction.

📩 Looking for a trusted, accredited Principal Contractor for your next project? Get in touch with JDC Building Works Ltd. today.

Based in Mid Ulster, JDC Building Works Ltd. specialise in providing high quality, bespoke Modular Buildings primarily for  Commercial, Education, Health Services and Transport Sectors. 

In all projects it is an absolute commitment of JDC Building Works to provide services that meet the customer’s requirements, fulfil contractual, safety, environmental, economic and quality requirements and strive for continual improvement. To this end, careful programming is essential, and our team is highly experienced in working in various environments; severely restricted sites, sites adjacent to major traffic routes, historic sites or sites of interest, and environmentally sensitive areas.

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