Professional RAMS for Demolition Contractors
Create site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements for demolition and strip-out works. Our AI-assisted platform helps you draft CDM 2015 compliant documents with the hazards, controls and method steps your clients expect.
Built for Demolition Teams
RAMSGen understands demolition. Our templates include the specific hazards, controls and regulatory references that demolition contractors need.
Demolition-Specific Hazards
Pre-loaded hazard libraries covering structural instability, asbestos exposure, service isolation, dust control, and plant operations—ready to tailor to your site.
Regulatory References Included
Templates reference CDM 2015, CAR 2012 for asbestos, BS 5975 for temporary works, and Section 80 notification requirements where applicable.
Method Steps for Your Scope
Whether you're doing soft strip, selective demolition or full structural demolition, generate method statements that match your planned sequence of works.
Everything You Need for Demolition RAMS
From creation to sign-off, with the compliance controls your organisation demands.
Demolition Hazard Library
Access pre-written hazards for structural collapse, asbestos, silica dust, live services, noise, vibration and HAV exposure. Select what applies and customise for your site.
Control Measures That Make Sense
Each hazard comes with practical control measures aligned to HSE guidance. From exclusion zones to RPE requirements, the controls match what you'll actually implement.
Method Statement Templates
Step-by-step method statements covering pre-start surveys, service isolation, soft strip, primary demolition and waste management. Edit to match your sequence.
PPE and Training Sections
CCDO competence requirements, asbestos awareness, plant operator cards and RPE face-fit testing—pre-populated and ready to verify against your workforce records.
Permit and Certificate Tracking
Reference Section 80 notices, service isolation certificates, temporary works permits and hot works permits within your RAMS documentation.
Custom Branding
Every RAMS features your company logo and branding. Present professional documents that reflect your organisation's standards.
Digital Signatures
Capture sign-off from project managers, site supervisors and H&S officers. Track who approved each document with timestamps.
Worker Sign-Ons
Workers scan a QR code to confirm they've read and understood the RAMS. Digital records replace paper sign-off sheets.
How It Works
Enter Your Project Details
Add your site address, scope of demolition works, and any specific requirements. Upload your CPP or project brief if you have one.
Review the Draft
Our AI drafts a complete RAMS with demolition-specific hazards, controls and method steps. Review and edit to match your site conditions.
Export and Submit
Download a professional PDF with your company branding. Use our approval workflow to get sign-off before sending to your client.
Demolition Risk Assessment & RAMS: Your Legal Obligations
Demolition and strip-out work carries some of the highest inherent risks in UK construction. Under CDM 2015, every contractor carrying out or managing demolition work is legally required to produce suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments and Method Statements — and Principal Contractors have the right to reject any RAMS that do not demonstrate site-specific hazard management.
6%
of construction workforce in demolition
HSE
~20%
of fatal construction injuries historically linked to demolition/refurb
HSE FATA
CAR 2012
asbestos controls required in any pre-2000 structure RAMS
6 weeks
notice required to local authority under Building Act s.80
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) place explicit duties on Principal Contractors to ensure that all sub-contractors' RAMS are reviewed and accepted before work begins. For demolition specifically, this means your RAMS must go beyond generic template language. Principal Contractors and their H&S advisors are trained to identify boilerplate documents that fail to address the actual sequence of works, the specific hazards present on that site, and the competencies of the operatives involved.
For any demolition involving a structure where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be present, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) adds another layer of obligation. Your RAMS must reference the Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) survey, document the actions required before, during, and after removal of ACMs, and confirm that licensed contractors are appointed where required under CAR 2012 Regulation 8. Omitting this in your RAMS is one of the most common reasons for immediate rejection.
Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 requires a minimum six-weeks' notice to the local authority before demolition of any building begins. Your risk assessment and method statement should reference this notification, confirm its status, and document any conditions imposed by the local authority. For major structural demolitions, a Section 61 prior consent application under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 may also be required for working hours and noise controls.
Pre-demolition surveys under BS 5975 for temporary works and the need for a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) should be explicitly referenced in your method statement where retained structures, shoring, or propping is required. This is a specific signal of competence that Tier 1 Principal Contractors look for in RAMS submitted by demolition sub-contractors.
Key Regulations & Standards for Demolition & Strip-Out RAMS
| Reference | Regulation / Standard | Relevance to RAMS |
|---|---|---|
| CDM 2015 | Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 | Mandates suitable & sufficient RAMS; defines Principal Contractor duties to review sub-contractor RAMS |
| CAR 2012 | Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 | Requires R&D survey reference, ACM management actions, and licensed contractor appointment in RAMS |
| Building Act s.80 | Building Act 1984, Section 80 | Six-week local authority notification before demolition — must be referenced and confirmed in method statement |
| BS 5975 | BS 5975: Code of Practice for Temporary Works | Temporary works coordination (TWC) and shoring references required where retained structures are present |
| COSHH 2002 | Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 | Required for silica dust (RCS), diesel exhaust, and chemical exposure assessments within RAMS |
| PUWER 1998 | Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 | Plant inspection records and operator competency (CPCS/NPORS cards) referenced in RAMS |
Why Generic Demolition RAMS Get Rejected
Principal Contractors' H&S teams are instructed to reject any RAMS that use generic language without site-specific detail. Common rejection triggers include: failure to reference the asbestos R&D survey; missing Section 80 status; no CCDO competency evidence; and method statements that describe a generic demolition sequence rather than the actual planned works. RAMSGen's demolition-specific templates are pre-loaded with the regulatory references, hazard categories, and method structure that Principal Contractors expect — so your documents pass first-time review.
RAMS Templates for Demolition & Strip-Out
Browse trade-specific templates commonly used in demolition & strip-out projects.
Demolition & Strip-Out
Create a professional Demolition & Strip‑Out RAMS in minutes. Built for UK contractors with HSE‑aligned hazards, controls and method steps that win client approval.
View templateScaffolding & Access
Create a compliant, site-ready Scaffolding RAMS in minutes. Includes hazards, controls, method steps, PPE, training, permits and FAQs aligned to UK regulations.
View templateConfined Space Entry & Rescue
Build a compliant Confined Space Entry & Rescue RAMS in minutes—UK hazards, controls, permits, and a clear rescue plan included.
View templateWorking at Height
Create a compliant Working at Height RAMS in minutes. Practical steps, HSE-aligned controls, and site-ready checklists designed for roofers, fit-out, M&E, and façade teams.
View templateHot Works, Welding & Cutting
Create a professional Hot Works, Welding & Cutting RAMS in minutes. Includes hazards, controls, permits and a clear method statement aligned with UK best practice.
View templateFlexible plans for every team size
From individual contractors to large teams, RAMSGen provides scalable compliance for every project.
Starter
For contractors producing a handful of RAMS each month who need compliant documents fast.
- 5 RAMS per month
- Unlimited edits
- Company branding
- PDF export
- COSHH assessments
- One-page summaries
Professional
Unlimited RAMS with everything you need to win more work and stay compliant.
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Unlimited RAMS
- Reusable templates
- Digital signatures
- Worker QR sign-ons
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Demolition RAMS Questions
Yes. Our templates include hazards and controls for asbestos exposure, referencing CAR 2012 requirements. You'll be prompted to record asbestos survey status and include appropriate controls for your site conditions.
Yes. The platform includes fields for demolition notice references, local authority conditions, and Section 61 consent requirements where applicable.
Yes. Our demolition templates include sections for temporary works references, TWC appointments, shoring designs, and inspection requirements to help demonstrate BS 5975 alignment.
Yes. Our RAMS are used on projects for major contractors. Documents follow industry-standard formatting with all the sections Principal Contractors expect—scope, hazards, controls, method, PPE, training, permits, and emergency procedures.
Yes. You can record CCDO cards, CSCS cards, CPCS/NPORS plant categories, and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications within your RAMS documentation.
Yes. Our hazard library includes Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) controls for cutting and breaking, with appropriate COSHH assessments, suppression methods, and RPE requirements.