Water management involves the strategic planning, development, and administration of water resources to optimise their use in different stages of the construction process. Effective water management is essential to the financial efficiency and environmental responsibility of construction projects, because several stages in the process require significant amounts of water. Construction firms often face the challenge of managing their projects while optimising water efficiency and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations were first introduced in 1994 as a means to improve health, safety, and welfare on construction sites in the UK. These regulations specify the minimum standards required to maintain the wellbeing of all workers.