What is a PCI?

A PCI (Pre-construction information) is defined as information about the project that is already in the client's possession or which is reasonably obtainable by or on behalf of the client.

The Principal Designer must work with the client to provide the PCI in a convenient form as soon as practicable to each designer, and contractor appointed, or being considered for the appointment.

The PCI must include proportionate information about:

• The project, such as the brief and key dates of the construction phase;

• The planning and management of the project such as the resources and time being allocated to each stage of the project and the arrangements to ensure there is cooperation between duty holders and the work is coordinated;

• The health and safety hazards of the site; including design and construction hazards and how they will be addressed;

• Any relevant information in an existing health and safety file.

Taking into account the nature of the project, risks involved and the client’s level of knowledge and experience the Principal Designer will draw together information provided by the client. Reviewing the adequacy of the information to see if there are any significant gaps - and taking steps to rectify the gaps - and evolving the PCI as design changes are made.

Acting as Principal Designer we draw on our organisation ability to review the information that we receive to prepare a PCI. If you need assistance with a PCI, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.