The Site Book vs RAMS AI — UK CDM Compliance Compared
RAMS AI lists RAMS, CPP, COSHH and induction documents, phone-based worker signing and job-operation features. Its homepage and plans page publish conflicting credit details, so check the current terms. The Site Book Pro is £39/month or £360/year; Business at £199/month includes site attendance and wider site operations. Compare the plan and workflow scope you need.
RAMS AI lists document and job-operation features; The Site Book combines CDM documents with project records and site workflows. Compare current plan details, document scope and the site records your team needs.
Starter £0; Pro £39/mo or £360/yr; Business £199/mo
Pay-as-you-go Site Pack £29.97/90 credits; Professional £39.97/mo includes 20 document activations; Professional top-up £24.97/300 credits
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; 10 management logins and 50 active site portal users on Business. Any invited seat can be a field-only Site Supervisor limited to assigned sites/projects. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; Business can optionally require a 4-digit PIN for shared-link sign-off, and project workers count as active portal users while assigned
Sole trader to mid-sized
Best for
UK builders and principal contractors - from sole traders to builder-run firms of around 50 staff - who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
UK contractors and subcontractors who want AI-generated Risk Assessments and Method Statements without a monthly commitment, paying per document via credits, with the option of a light Professional subscription for regular volume.
Not ideal for
The Site Book launched in 2026.
Little independent review evidence or track record yet for United Applications Ltd (Companies House 16955835).
RAMS
AI-generated, site-specific, edit in-browser.
AI 12-step wizard with a 100+ UK hazard library.
CPP
Full Construction Phase Plans - not just RAMS.
CDM 2015-aligned Construction Phase Plans.
COSHH
Standalone COSHH document + site-specific register, SDS upload with extraction, and construction-focused library entries that appear in search only after review.
Hazardous-substance assessments.
Method statements
AI-generated from scope of works.
Site inductions
Workers sign from their phone - on Business, key H&S details are readable in 9 languages.
Covers 9 mandatory induction sections.
Multilingual inductions (9 languages)
On the Business plan, workers read and acknowledge key H&S details in 9 languages; the language used is recorded in the audit trail and translations are site-team reviewable.
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Worker cert tracking
Cert plus right-to-work evidence records, with expiry reminders.
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Incident log
RIDDOR-aligned incident reporting.
Permits to work
Smart permit suggestions (hot works, confined space); not a full permit-issue workflow.
Site diary
Pro includes editable daily entries; owner/admin deletion is permanent, while a Business Site Supervisor's delete can be restored. Live entries and photo counts appear in the Audit Pack.
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Subcontractor tracking
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Toolbox talks
Structured talks with digital attendance.
Site attendance
Business includes check-in/check-out and live H&S attendance.
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Site portal
Business includes up to 50 active site portal users.
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Site files
Drawings, plans, H&S docs, procedures, RAMS, CPP and emergency information.
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Document review
Business review status and history, plus optional named-approver routing (accept/reject each version with recorded reasons before issue) and client review via share links.
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Subcontractor evidence
Business evidence record, review and archive workflow.
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Site inspections
Business inspections with checklist items.
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Corrective actions
Business corrective actions with owner, due date and completion state.
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PCPP import
Upload an existing PCPP and reuse the structure.
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Document checking
AI consistency checker reviews docs for gaps/contradictions.
Data export
Includes the Audit Pack: one merged PDF covering documents, sign-offs, worker evidence, attendance, incidents, COSHH, permits and up to the latest 500 live Site Diary entries.
Branded print-ready PDF export.
AI chat
The homepage describes Ask Simon for questions about jobs; the exact scope of its conversational support is not stated.
RAMS / CPP / COSHH generation
The flagship: generates site-specific UK RAMS, CPP and COSHH from a plain-English brief.
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Right to work
Right-to-work evidence records with expiry reminders, alongside cert tracking.
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Mobile app
Workers sign and get inducted from their phone browser with nothing to install; a native builder app is in development, not yet in the public app stores.
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QR / mobile sign-in
Site Control (per-site tier) adds a permanent entrance QR for sign-in/out from the worker's phone.
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Contractor self-onboarding
Site Control (per-site tier) adds contractor self-join via the entrance QR with CSCS upload and approval.
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RFIs
Site Control (per-site tier) adds RFIs - create, attach, comment, answer and close.
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RAMS sign-off (per worker)
Per-worker RAMS sign-off is tracked on Business; an optional 4-digit PIN adds shared-link identity evidence, and Site Control can block check-in until the current version is signed.
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Live people-on-site
Business adds a live people-on-site H&S view plus evacuation and muster roll-call.
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Document-review evidence
Business keeps version history with a per-version record of review, issue and worker acknowledgement.
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Multi-site dashboard & exports
Unlimited projects with account-wide exports and the merged Audit Pack; no cross-site rollup dashboard below the Site Control tier.
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SSOW
Delivered as the method statement inside the RAMS rather than a separate safe-system-of-work document.
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Plant / asset management
Business and Site Control include spreadsheet import, project assignments, configured evidence, inspections, defects, quarantine, exports and Audit Pack history.
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Reading this table: a tick means supported, a dash means partly supported, and a cross means we checked and it is not supported. An em dash (—) means we have not verified that capability for that product either way — treat it as unknown, not as a missing feature, and check with the vendor.
Who each tool is for
At-a-glance fit per product - pulled from the same data that drives the snapshot table.
The Site Book
Best for
UK builders and principal contractors - from sole traders to builder-run firms of around 50 staff - who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
Not ideal for
The Site Book launched in 2026.
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; 10 management logins and 50 active site portal users on Business. Any invited seat can be a field-only Site Supervisor limited to assigned sites/projects. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; Business can optionally require a 4-digit PIN for shared-link sign-off, and project workers count as active portal users while assigned
RAMS AI
Best for
UK contractors and subcontractors who want AI-generated Risk Assessments and Method Statements without a monthly commitment, paying per document via credits, with the option of a light Professional subscription for regular volume.
Not ideal for
Little independent review evidence or track record yet for United Applications Ltd (Companies House 16955835).
Team size
Sole trader to mid-sized
The bottom line
Pick the option that matches how your team actually works.
Bottom line
RAMS AI lists document and job-operation features; The Site Book combines CDM documents with project records and site workflows. Compare current plan details, document scope and the site records your team needs.
Full breakdown per product
Strengths, weaknesses, fit, and the sources every claim came from.
Starter £0; Pro £39/mo or £360/yr; Business £199/mo
Best for
UK builders and principal contractors - from sole traders to builder-run firms of around 50 staff - who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; 10 management logins and 50 active site portal users on Business. Any invited seat can be a field-only Site Supervisor limited to assigned sites/projects. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; Business can optionally require a 4-digit PIN for shared-link sign-off, and project workers count as active portal users while assigned
Sweet spot
A builder-run principal contractor on a domestic or commercial project who needs ready-to-sign CDM documents, worker sign-off, a live people-on-site view, practical site files, subcontractor evidence records and lightweight inspections/actions - without a dedicated H&S department to run them.
Strengths
UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions (readable and acknowledgeable in 9 worker languages on Business, with the language audit-recorded) + worker sign-off, including optional 4-digit shared-link PIN evidence on Business, plus site attendance, portal users, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions.
Generate a site-specific RAMS first draft from a natural-language brief, ready for competent-person review - not a template library you hand-fill.
Controlled document workflow without an enterprise contract: version history and a recorded issue confirmation before a document is shared with a client or downloaded in the app on every plan, re-sign on revision with superseded signatures preserved plus PCPP import, cert tracking and document checking from the £39/month Pro plan - and on Business, optional named-approver routing (a designated approver accepts or rejects each version, with recorded reasons, before it can be issued) plus client approve/reject/request-changes via share links.
Transparent pricing: Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month with 10 management logins and 50 active site portal users. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned.
Build RAMS for any trade - add your own work types and method statements alongside the built-in library, reusable across projects, including a ready-made Commercial Solar PV group. Save a finished job as a reusable project template, or clone it, so the next job of the same shape starts from your own setup.
COSHH goes deep: a standalone COSHH assessment document, upload-a-Safety-Data-Sheet extraction, a site-specific substance register and an expert-reviewed library - plus per-worker RAMS sign-off and a one-click Audit Pack covering documents, sign-offs, worker evidence, attendance, incidents, COSHH, permits and up to the latest 500 live Site Diary entries.
Weaknesses
The Site Book launched in 2026.
Procore integration is in final testing rather than publicly launched -until it ships, compliance docs export as PDFs rather than syncing into Procore. A public REST API and signed webhooks are live on the Site Control tier; Autodesk Construction Cloud is not integrated.
Site files are a practical portal for drawings, plans and procedures, not formal drawing revision control.
UK-focused content (CDM 2015, HSE guidance) -international contractors on non-UK projects would need to adapt the output.
Check the product detail
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Pay-as-you-go Site Pack £29.97/90 credits; Professional £39.97/mo includes 20 document activations; Professional top-up £24.97/300 credits
Best for
UK contractors and subcontractors who want AI-generated Risk Assessments and Method Statements without a monthly commitment, paying per document via credits, with the option of a light Professional subscription for regular volume.
Team size
Sole trader to mid-sized
Sweet spot
A contractor issuing RAMS irregularly who prefers pay-as-you-go credits over a fixed subscription, and wants a consistency check plus permit suggestions on top of the generated draft.
Strengths
Pay-as-you-go credit model now advertises a Site Pack at £29.97 for 90 credits (~£0.33 per activation) and a Professional top-up at £24.97 for 300 credits (~£0.08 per activation); Professional is also advertised at £39.97/month with 20 document activations per month.
Broad AI document set beyond RAMS: CPP, COSHH, lifting plans (LOLER-aligned), site inductions, toolbox talks with digital attendance, and incident reporting.
AI consistency checker plus smart permit suggestions (hot works, confined space) add a review layer on top of the generated draft.
First three sample document activations are free, and building/previewing is always free — credits are only spent on activation, lowering trial friction.
Weaknesses
Little independent review evidence or track record yet for United Applications Ltd (Companies House 16955835).
The public pages also advertise phone-based worker signing and job operations; the reviewed pages do not establish the scope of attendance, certificate tracking, site inspections or RFI workflows.
Permits are AI suggestions rather than a full permit-to-work issue-and-approve workflow.
Short, straight answers - the same questions real builders ask.
Is RAMS AI cheaper than The Site Book?
RAMS AI’s homepage and plans page publish different credit prices and allowances, so a reliable usage break-even cannot be calculated from those pages. Confirm the current terms before purchase. The Site Book Pro is £39/month or £360/year, while Business at £199/month includes site attendance, site files, portal users and evidence workflows. Compare each plan’s included features and confirm RAMS AI’s current credit allowance before estimating the total for your expected document volume.
Who should choose RAMS AI?
RAMS AI lists credit purchasing, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, a consistency checker and permit suggestions. The Site Book includes project-level records and site workflows alongside its document tools. Its Pro plan includes document creation and worker sign-off; Business adds site attendance, site files, portal users and evidence workflows. Compare those features with the needs of your jobs and confirm current RAMS AI plan terms.
Does RAMS AI include site inductions and worker sign-off?
RAMS AI lists site induction documents covering nine sections, phone-based worker signing and job operations. The cited pages do not establish whether it provides worker certificate tracking, site attendance or a live people-on-site view. The Site Book supports phone sign-off, certificate and right-to-work records, attendance and an audit pack; RAMS AI also advertises phone-based worker signing and job operations. Compare the specific records and workflows each product documents.
Can RAMS AI replace The Site Book for CDM projects?
RAMS AI lists RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, a consistency checker, worker signing and job operations. The Site Book also documents certificate tracking, attendance, subcontractor evidence and an audit pack. Whether one product can replace the other depends on which records and workflows a project requires. Confirm the current plan scope and access requirements before moving live work.
How do the pricing models actually differ?
RAMS AI’s homepage and plans page show different credit prices and allowances, so confirm the current terms with the vendor. The Site Book lists Starter at £0, Pro at £39/month or £360/year, and Business at £199/month. Compare required features and total cost for the same period, accounting for how many RAMS documents your team expects to create.
How we built this comparison
Based on public vendor pages reviewed on 2026-09-27; RAMS AI’s homepage and plans page conflict on credit prices and allowances.
Every pricing, feature, and fit claim in this comparison is checked against public vendor documentation and, where relevant, independent sources. The “source basis” footer on each product card lists the exact URLs and the date we fetched them. The internal freshness dashboard flags source evidence after 45 days; priority pricing is scheduled for monthly review and feature or ownership claims for quarterly review. Last reviewed on .
UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions (readable and acknowledgeable in 9 worker languages on Business, with the language audit-recorded) + worker sign-off, including optional 4-digit shared-link PIN evidence on Business, plus site attendance, portal users, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions.
Generate a site-specific RAMS first draft from a natural-language brief, ready for competent-person review - not a template library you hand-fill.
Controlled document workflow without an enterprise contract: version history and a recorded issue confirmation before a document is shared with a client or downloaded in the app on every plan, re-sign on revision with superseded signatures preserved plus PCPP import, cert tracking and document checking from the £39/month Pro plan - and on Business, optional named-approver routing (a designated approver accepts or rejects each version, with recorded reasons, before it can be issued) plus client approve/reject/request-changes via share links.
Transparent pricing: Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month with 10 management logins and 50 active site portal users. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned.
Build RAMS for any trade - add your own work types and method statements alongside the built-in library, reusable across projects, including a ready-made Commercial Solar PV group. Save a finished job as a reusable project template, or clone it, so the next job of the same shape starts from your own setup.
COSHH goes deep: a standalone COSHH assessment document, upload-a-Safety-Data-Sheet extraction, a site-specific substance register and an expert-reviewed library - plus per-worker RAMS sign-off and a one-click Audit Pack covering documents, sign-offs, worker evidence, attendance, incidents, COSHH, permits and up to the latest 500 live Site Diary entries.
