Health and safety issues are not confined to the construction phase of a project but occur throughout a
project or facility’s life. Many of the common health and safety problems encountered during
construction and operation could be avoided if due consideration and effort were invested during the
project brief and design phases (Haywood, 2004). Clients are demanding that the industry improves the
delivery of projects, particularly the management of design and that it should learn from the best in
construction practice.