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Stage 5 > Construction: Supplementary Material: 5/SM2
5/SM2: Site inspectorate appointment and briefing
(actions for the contract administrator)
On large works, full-time resident consultants (e.g. architects, engineers) or a clerk
of works might be needed to monitor conformity of materials, construction and
quality, and also to liaise on the many activities upon which the full standards of
the building’s performance will depend.
On most large projects, a clerk of works is a full-time and valuable presence. The
clerk of works must appreciate the extent of their powers and duties, which are
generally to observe, inspect, check and report. With JCT contracts, the clerk of
works operates under the direction of the contract administrator and must be
thoroughly conversant with the form of building contract employed.
The Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook (2006) is a useful source of
information. It sets out standard terms of appointment, defines duties and
responsibilities, lists the documents which the clerk of works should maintain
and offers a range of forms which might assist both the clerk of works and the
architect.
The duties of a clerk of works are to observe, inspect, check and report. A site
diary is for recording day-to-day events. There is also a need to provide the
architect with periodic reports to record progress on site, usually on a weekly
basis. Printed forms will be provided for the clerk of works to complete and sign.
The Institute of Clerks of Works publishes a Project Report Form which will be
suitable for most situations.
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