Furniture
Furniture for construction sites covers both the welfare canteen furniture required by CDM regulations and the office furniture needed to run an effective site management operation. CMT Group supplies a comprehensive range of site furniture including canteen tables and benches, desks and pedestals, bookcases and cupboards, filing cabinets, chairs, cloakroom lockers, ash trays, and wipeboards and noticeboards, covering the furniture requirements of welfare units and site offices across the UK.
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Construction site furniture falls into two distinct categories. Welfare furniture, including canteen tables, benches, and chairs for the rest and eating area, is a legal requirement under the CDM Regulations 2015 and must be in place from the first day of site operations. Site office furniture, including desks, filing cabinets, bookcases, and storage units, supports the management and administrative functions of running a construction site. Both are essential for a well-functioning and compliant construction project. CMT Group has been supplying site furniture to UK construction teams for over 20 years.
- ✓ Canteen tables and benches for welfare rest areas, compliant with CDM Regulations 2015
- ✓ Desks and pedestals for site manager offices and site agent accommodation
- ✓ Bookcases and cupboards for document storage and site office organisation
- ✓ Filing cabinets for secure document and drawing storage on site
- ✓ Chairs for welfare canteen areas and site offices in task and visitor formats
- ✓ Cloakroom lockers for secure storage of workers' PPE, clothing, and personal items
- ✓ Wipeboards, noticeboards, and ash trays for site office and welfare area use
- ✓ Next day delivery standard. VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle also available
Canteen Tables and Welfare Furniture Requirements
Under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, construction sites must provide rest facilities that include seating with back support and tables with a surface that can be cleaned. Workers must be able to eat and rest in an area that is clean, sheltered from weather, and separate from their work area. This is not optional welfare provision: it is a legal requirement that applies from the first day of site operations and must be maintained throughout the project.
Canteen tables and benches for construction site welfare units must be robust enough to withstand daily use by the workforce, easy to clean to maintain acceptable hygiene standards, and appropriately sized for the number of workers using the facility. Folding canteen tables are practical for welfare units where the space may need to be reconfigured, while fixed canteen bench sets provide a more permanent arrangement suited to larger welfare facilities and longer-duration projects.
Site Furniture by Type
Our range covers the furniture needed for welfare canteen areas and site management offices on construction projects.
Site Furniture for UK Construction Sites and Welfare Units
Site furniture encompasses both the welfare canteen furniture that the CDM Regulations require and the office furniture that makes an effective site management operation possible. Both have a direct impact on the quality and compliance of the construction project. A welfare area without adequate canteen tables and seating fails the legal welfare standard. A site office without sufficient desk space, filing capacity, and meeting facilities makes effective site management significantly harder and less efficient.
CMT Group has been supplying site furniture to UK construction projects for over 20 years. Our range covers the complete furniture requirements of both welfare canteen areas and site management offices, from canteen tables and benches through to desks, filing cabinets, lockers, and wipeboards. We operate our own fleet of 100+ FORS Gold accredited vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next day delivery standard on orders placed by 5pm by phone or 7pm online, and VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle dispatched within 30 minutes for urgent requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What furniture is legally required in a construction site welfare unit?
Under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, construction site welfare rest areas must include seating with back support and tables with a cleanable surface. The seating must be sufficient for the number of workers who may need to use the rest area at the same time during breaks. The regulations do not specify a particular type of furniture, but the requirement for seating with backs means simple benches without back support do not fully meet the standard. Canteen chairs and canteen tables that can be wiped clean are the standard furniture provision for a compliant construction site welfare area.
What size canteen table do I need for my site welfare unit?
The size and number of canteen tables required depends on the number of workers who need to use the welfare facility during the main break period. As a general guide, allow approximately 600mm of table width per seated person and ensure the welfare area can accommodate the number of workers who take their main break at the same time, which on most sites is the majority of the workforce during the lunch break. Standard folding canteen tables are typically available in 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.8m lengths, providing seating for four, five, or six workers respectively when chairs are placed on both sides. For sites with 20 or more workers, providing a canteen table arrangement that can seat at least half the workforce simultaneously is a reasonable planning target.
Do I need lockers on a construction site?
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require changing facilities and, where practicable, facilities for workers to secure and store their personal clothing and PPE separately. In practice this means lockers, cloakroom units, or secure storage provisions for all workers who change into site clothing or PPE at the start of the working day. On most active construction sites where workers wear hi-vis PPE, safety footwear, and workwear, providing locker storage for personal items and street clothing is both a regulatory requirement and a basic welfare expectation. Wire mesh cloakroom lockers are the most practical solution for most construction site changing facilities as they provide ventilation for damp work clothing while allowing visual inspection for security.
What notices must be displayed in a construction site welfare area?
Several notices are legally required to be displayed in accessible locations on construction sites, and the welfare area noticeboard is the standard location for many of these. The Health and Safety Law poster must be displayed under the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989. The employer's liability compulsory insurance certificate must be displayed or made available under the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969. First aid arrangements, including the name and location of the first aider or appointed person, must be clearly communicated to all workers. Site safety rules, emergency procedures, and fire evacuation plans should also be displayed prominently. A noticeboard in the welfare area provides a centralised and regularly visited location where workers can read and reference all of these notices throughout the project.
Why buy site furniture from CMT Group?
CMT Group has been supplying site furniture to UK construction projects for over 20 years. Our range covers both the welfare canteen furniture required for CDM compliance and the office furniture needed to run an effective site management operation, so the entire site can be furnished from a single supplier. Unlike general office furniture retailers, our range is selected with the practical demands of construction site use in mind: durability, ease of cleaning, and suitability for use in site cabin and welfare unit environments. We operate our own fleet of 100+ FORS Gold accredited vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next day delivery standard on orders placed by 5pm by phone or 7pm online, and VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle dispatched within 30 minutes for urgent requirements.
Folding Canteen Tables vs Fixed Canteen Sets: Which Do You Need?
Both folding canteen tables and fixed canteen bench and table sets meet the CDM welfare requirement for seating with tables in a construction site rest area, but they suit different site configurations and project types. Folding canteen tables are the most flexible option for construction site welfare use. They can be folded and stacked against a wall when not in use, freeing up floor space in the welfare unit for other uses or for cleaning. They are easy to reconfigure as the workforce size changes throughout the project, and they can be moved between welfare locations as the project progresses. For sites where space in the welfare unit is limited, or where the same space needs to serve multiple functions throughout the day, folding tables are the practical choice.
Fixed canteen bench and table sets, where the bench seats are attached to the table frame, provide a more robust and permanent arrangement suited to larger welfare facilities and longer-duration projects. They are stable, require no setting up or putting away, and are designed for continuous daily use by large numbers of workers. They are less flexible but more practical in a dedicated welfare canteen area that has sufficient space and does not need to be reconfigured. For projects with a workforce of 30 or more workers and a dedicated welfare unit of appropriate size, fixed canteen sets provide a more professional and permanent welfare provision that better reflects the scale of the operation.
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Furniture
Furniture for construction sites covers both the welfare canteen furniture required by CDM regulations and the office furniture needed to run an effective site management operation. CMT Group supplies a comprehensive range of site furniture including canteen tables and benches, desks and pedestals, bookcases and cupboards, filing cabinets, chairs, cloakroom lockers, ash trays, and wipeboards and noticeboards, covering the furniture requirements of welfare units and site offices across the UK.
Read more Read less
Construction site furniture falls into two distinct categories. Welfare furniture, including canteen tables, benches, and chairs for the rest and eating area, is a legal requirement under the CDM Regulations 2015 and must be in place from the first day of site operations. Site office furniture, including desks, filing cabinets, bookcases, and storage units, supports the management and administrative functions of running a construction site. Both are essential for a well-functioning and compliant construction project. CMT Group has been supplying site furniture to UK construction teams for over 20 years.
- ✓ Canteen tables and benches for welfare rest areas, compliant with CDM Regulations 2015
- ✓ Desks and pedestals for site manager offices and site agent accommodation
- ✓ Bookcases and cupboards for document storage and site office organisation
- ✓ Filing cabinets for secure document and drawing storage on site
- ✓ Chairs for welfare canteen areas and site offices in task and visitor formats
- ✓ Cloakroom lockers for secure storage of workers' PPE, clothing, and personal items
- ✓ Wipeboards, noticeboards, and ash trays for site office and welfare area use
- ✓ Next day delivery standard. VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle also available
Canteen Tables and Welfare Furniture Requirements
Under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, construction sites must provide rest facilities that include seating with back support and tables with a surface that can be cleaned. Workers must be able to eat and rest in an area that is clean, sheltered from weather, and separate from their work area. This is not optional welfare provision: it is a legal requirement that applies from the first day of site operations and must be maintained throughout the project.
Canteen tables and benches for construction site welfare units must be robust enough to withstand daily use by the workforce, easy to clean to maintain acceptable hygiene standards, and appropriately sized for the number of workers using the facility. Folding canteen tables are practical for welfare units where the space may need to be reconfigured, while fixed canteen bench sets provide a more permanent arrangement suited to larger welfare facilities and longer-duration projects.
Site Furniture by Type
Our range covers the furniture needed for welfare canteen areas and site management offices on construction projects.
Site Furniture for UK Construction Sites and Welfare Units
Site furniture encompasses both the welfare canteen furniture that the CDM Regulations require and the office furniture that makes an effective site management operation possible. Both have a direct impact on the quality and compliance of the construction project. A welfare area without adequate canteen tables and seating fails the legal welfare standard. A site office without sufficient desk space, filing capacity, and meeting facilities makes effective site management significantly harder and less efficient.
CMT Group has been supplying site furniture to UK construction projects for over 20 years. Our range covers the complete furniture requirements of both welfare canteen areas and site management offices, from canteen tables and benches through to desks, filing cabinets, lockers, and wipeboards. We operate our own fleet of 100+ FORS Gold accredited vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next day delivery standard on orders placed by 5pm by phone or 7pm online, and VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle dispatched within 30 minutes for urgent requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What furniture is legally required in a construction site welfare unit?
Under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, construction site welfare rest areas must include seating with back support and tables with a cleanable surface. The seating must be sufficient for the number of workers who may need to use the rest area at the same time during breaks. The regulations do not specify a particular type of furniture, but the requirement for seating with backs means simple benches without back support do not fully meet the standard. Canteen chairs and canteen tables that can be wiped clean are the standard furniture provision for a compliant construction site welfare area.
What size canteen table do I need for my site welfare unit?
The size and number of canteen tables required depends on the number of workers who need to use the welfare facility during the main break period. As a general guide, allow approximately 600mm of table width per seated person and ensure the welfare area can accommodate the number of workers who take their main break at the same time, which on most sites is the majority of the workforce during the lunch break. Standard folding canteen tables are typically available in 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.8m lengths, providing seating for four, five, or six workers respectively when chairs are placed on both sides. For sites with 20 or more workers, providing a canteen table arrangement that can seat at least half the workforce simultaneously is a reasonable planning target.
Do I need lockers on a construction site?
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require changing facilities and, where practicable, facilities for workers to secure and store their personal clothing and PPE separately. In practice this means lockers, cloakroom units, or secure storage provisions for all workers who change into site clothing or PPE at the start of the working day. On most active construction sites where workers wear hi-vis PPE, safety footwear, and workwear, providing locker storage for personal items and street clothing is both a regulatory requirement and a basic welfare expectation. Wire mesh cloakroom lockers are the most practical solution for most construction site changing facilities as they provide ventilation for damp work clothing while allowing visual inspection for security.
What notices must be displayed in a construction site welfare area?
Several notices are legally required to be displayed in accessible locations on construction sites, and the welfare area noticeboard is the standard location for many of these. The Health and Safety Law poster must be displayed under the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989. The employer's liability compulsory insurance certificate must be displayed or made available under the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969. First aid arrangements, including the name and location of the first aider or appointed person, must be clearly communicated to all workers. Site safety rules, emergency procedures, and fire evacuation plans should also be displayed prominently. A noticeboard in the welfare area provides a centralised and regularly visited location where workers can read and reference all of these notices throughout the project.
Why buy site furniture from CMT Group?
CMT Group has been supplying site furniture to UK construction projects for over 20 years. Our range covers both the welfare canteen furniture required for CDM compliance and the office furniture needed to run an effective site management operation, so the entire site can be furnished from a single supplier. Unlike general office furniture retailers, our range is selected with the practical demands of construction site use in mind: durability, ease of cleaning, and suitability for use in site cabin and welfare unit environments. We operate our own fleet of 100+ FORS Gold accredited vehicles covering 90% of the UK, with next day delivery standard on orders placed by 5pm by phone or 7pm online, and VIP 2-3 hour delivery on a dedicated vehicle dispatched within 30 minutes for urgent requirements.
Folding Canteen Tables vs Fixed Canteen Sets: Which Do You Need?
Both folding canteen tables and fixed canteen bench and table sets meet the CDM welfare requirement for seating with tables in a construction site rest area, but they suit different site configurations and project types. Folding canteen tables are the most flexible option for construction site welfare use. They can be folded and stacked against a wall when not in use, freeing up floor space in the welfare unit for other uses or for cleaning. They are easy to reconfigure as the workforce size changes throughout the project, and they can be moved between welfare locations as the project progresses. For sites where space in the welfare unit is limited, or where the same space needs to serve multiple functions throughout the day, folding tables are the practical choice.
Fixed canteen bench and table sets, where the bench seats are attached to the table frame, provide a more robust and permanent arrangement suited to larger welfare facilities and longer-duration projects. They are stable, require no setting up or putting away, and are designed for continuous daily use by large numbers of workers. They are less flexible but more practical in a dedicated welfare canteen area that has sufficient space and does not need to be reconfigured. For projects with a workforce of 30 or more workers and a dedicated welfare unit of appropriate size, fixed canteen sets provide a more professional and permanent welfare provision that better reflects the scale of the operation.
