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Designing Buildings at 06:42, 11 March 2022

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	* Approved inspector.		* Approved inspector.
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	* Workmanship.		* Workmanship.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:~~People~~]] [[Category:~~Construction_management~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:People]]

Designing Buildings at 09:21, 9 September 2020

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	* Workmanship.		* Workmanship.

−	[[Category:Construction_management]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Construction_management]]

Editor at 11:58, 15 June 2017

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	The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:		The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:

−	* General foreman.	+	* [[General_foreman\|General foreman.]]
	* Site foreman.		* Site foreman.
	* Trade foreman.		* Trade foreman.
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	= Other inspectors =		= Other inspectors =

−	It is the contractor’s obligation to ensure that the works comply with relevant legislation. This will involve liaising with the local authority building control inspector (or approved inspector) and all other government officials that have statutory rights of inspection. In the UK, certain inspectors (such as HM Factory Inspectorate Officials) have unrestricted rights of access at any time; others (such as the building control inspector) have right of access by arrangement.	+	It is the contractor’s obligation to ensure that the works comply with relevant legislation. This will involve liaising with the local authority building control inspector (or approved inspector) and all other government officials that have statutory rights of inspection.
		+
		+	In the UK, certain inspectors (such as HM Factory Inspectorate Officials) have unrestricted rights of access at any time; others (such as the building control inspector) have right of access by arrangement.

	There may also be other inspectors appointed by the client or third parties.		There may also be other inspectors appointed by the client or third parties.
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	* Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.		* Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
	* Defects.		* Defects.
		+	* General foreman.
	* Site inspection.		* Site inspection.
	* Site inspector.		* Site inspector.

Editor at 11:56, 15 June 2017

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	The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:		The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:

		+	* General foreman.
	* Site foreman.		* Site foreman.
	* Trade foreman.		* Trade foreman.

Editor at 12:24, 3 January 2017

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	* Site inspection.		* Site inspection.
	* Site inspector.		* Site inspector.
−	* ~~Workmanship~~	+	* Site supervisor.
−	* Commissioning.	+	* Workmanship.
−	* ~~Schedule of defects.~~	+
−	* Snagging.	+

	[[Category:Construction_management]]		[[Category:Construction_management]]

Editor at 12:19, 3 January 2017

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	The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:		The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:

−	* ~~General~~ foreman.	+	* Site foreman.
	* Trade foreman.		* Trade foreman.
	* Ganger.		* Ganger.
	* Operatives.		* Operatives.
	* Site engineer.		* Site engineer.
		+	* Site supervisor.
	* Planner.		* Planner.
	* Other support staff:		* Other support staff:

−	#Bonus surveyor.	+	# Bonus surveyor.

	# Contractor's cost controller.		# Contractor's cost controller.

Designing Buildings at 15:27, 9 September 2016

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−	~~<div>~~
	= Main contractor's staff =		= Main contractor's staff =

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	The site manager’s role is the supervision and management of all site-based staff employed by the company to ensure that the project is delivered within their contractual obligations. The major responsibilities of the role are to:		The site manager’s role is the supervision and management of all site-based staff employed by the company to ensure that the project is delivered within their contractual obligations. The major responsibilities of the role are to:
−	*Advise and assist in overall planning.	+
−	*Plan and coordinate resources.	+	* Advise and assist in overall planning.
−	*Monitor and control progress and quality.	+	* Plan and coordinate resources.
−	*Communicate with the consultant team.	+	* Monitor and control progress and quality.
−	*Provide feedback and reports to the client.	+	* Communicate with the consultant team.
−	*Ensure that all aspects of the project are carried out in accordance with statutory requirements.	+	* Provide feedback and reports to the client.
−	*Ensure that all aspects of the project are carried out in accordance with company policy.	+	* Ensure that all aspects of the project are carried out in accordance with statutory requirements.
		+	* Ensure that all aspects of the project are carried out in accordance with company policy.

	== Other site staff ==		== Other site staff ==

	The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:		The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:
−	*General foreman.	+
−	*Trade foreman.	+	* General foreman.
−	*Ganger.	+	* Trade foreman.
−	*Operatives.	+	* Ganger.
−	*Site engineer.	+	* Operatives.
−	*Planner.	+	* Site engineer.
−	*Other support staff:	+	* Planner.
−	~~</div><div>~~#Bonus surveyor.	+	* Other support staff:
−	#Contractor's cost controller.	+
−	#Buyer.	+	#Bonus surveyor.
−	#Clerical staff.	+
		+	# Contractor's cost controller.
		+	# Buyer.
		+	# Clerical staff.

	= Sub-contractor site staff =		= Sub-contractor site staff =

	Generally, a sub-contractor's staff will be distributed across a number of different sites. A ‘contracts supervisor’ based at the sub-contractors offices will travel to each site to ensure that contract works are executed efficiently and effectively. The contracts supervisor’s main duties are to:		Generally, a sub-contractor's staff will be distributed across a number of different sites. A ‘contracts supervisor’ based at the sub-contractors offices will travel to each site to ensure that contract works are executed efficiently and effectively. The contracts supervisor’s main duties are to:
−	*Liaise with the site manager in relation to the regular progress of the works.	+
−	*Coordinate the supply of all sub-contract resources.	+	* Liaise with the site manager in relation to the regular progress of the works.
−	*Attend site meetings and progress meetings as required.	+	* Coordinate the supply of all sub-contract resources.
−	*Ensure the quality and safety of the sub-contract works.	+	* Attend site meetings and progress meetings as required.
		+	* Ensure the quality and safety of the sub-contract works.

	On each site, the contracts supervisor will be assisted by a 'chargehand'. The chargehand will be based on site permanently and will have responsibility for the supervision of all sub-contractor employees. Depending on the number of sub-contractor employees this post may be a full-time supervisory post, or it may be part-time, in which case the chargehand will also work in the physical execution of the sub-contract works.		On each site, the contracts supervisor will be assisted by a 'chargehand'. The chargehand will be based on site permanently and will have responsibility for the supervision of all sub-contractor employees. Depending on the number of sub-contractor employees this post may be a full-time supervisory post, or it may be part-time, in which case the chargehand will also work in the physical execution of the sub-contract works.
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	The client's site inspector is directly appointed by the client; however, it is usual that this person is supplied by the consultant team. In the UK the nominal term for the client’s site inspector is the clerk of works.		The client's site inspector is directly appointed by the client; however, it is usual that this person is supplied by the consultant team. In the UK the nominal term for the client’s site inspector is the clerk of works.
−	~~</div>~~	+
	The main duties of the client's site inspector are:		The main duties of the client's site inspector are:
−	*Inspection of materials and workmanship for compliance with contractual obligations.	+
−	*Arranging testing of material as required.	+	* Inspection of materials and workmanship for compliance with contractual obligations.
−	*Maintaining written records as required by the contract administrator.	+	* Arranging testing of material as required.
−	*Advising the contract administrator of any outstanding information requirements.	+	* Maintaining written records as required by the contract administrator.
−	*Verifying and endorsing records of labour and materials expended on the works.	+	* Advising the contract administrator of any outstanding information requirements.
−	*Verifying and endorsing records of variations to the original contractual obligations.	+	* Verifying and endorsing records of labour and materials expended on the works.
		+	* Verifying and endorsing records of variations to the original contractual obligations.

	On smaller projects, the client’s site inspector may be an employee of the architect, and may only be based on site part time. On larger projects, this role may be a full-time site-based role. On exceptionally large projects there may be several client's site inspectors, each focussing on a different aspect of the works. Specialist inspections may also be necessary for specific aspects of the project such as; the client’s environmental policy, site waste management plan, accessibility and so on.		On smaller projects, the client’s site inspector may be an employee of the architect, and may only be based on site part time. On larger projects, this role may be a full-time site-based role. On exceptionally large projects there may be several client's site inspectors, each focussing on a different aspect of the works. Specialist inspections may also be necessary for specific aspects of the project such as; the client’s environmental policy, site waste management plan, accessibility and so on.
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	The range of site inspections might include:		The range of site inspections might include:
−	*Planning inspections to verify compliance with planning permissions, conditions and obligations.
−	*Inspections by funding bodies for the release of money.
−	*Inspections by insurers.
−	*Highways Authority inspection of roads and sewers.
−	*Health and Safety Executive inspections.
−	*Building control officer or approved inspector inspections.
−	*Environmental Health Officer inspections related to pollution (mud, noise, smoke and water) and certain installations, such as drainage and kitchens.
−	*Fire Officer inspection of fire escapes, and for hazards, storage of certain materials and protection systems.
−	*Archaeological inspection of excavations.
−	*Factory inspectorate inspections.

−	~~See Site~~ inspection for ~~more information~~.	+	* Planning inspections to verify compliance with planning permissions, conditions and obligations.
		+	* Inspections by funding bodies for the release of money.
		+	* Inspections by insurers.
		+	* Highways Authority inspection of roads and sewers.
		+	* Health and Safety Executive inspections.
		+	* Building control officer or approved inspector inspections.
		+	* Environmental Health Officer inspections related to pollution (mud, noise, smoke and water) and certain installations, such as drainage and kitchens.
		+	* Fire Officer inspection of fire escapes, and for hazards, storage of certain materials and protection systems.
		+	* Archaeological inspection of excavations.
		+	* Factory inspectorate inspections.

−	~~----~~	+	See Site inspection for more information.

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	The text in this article is based on an extract from HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION, by David Eaton, Salford 2008. It was developed as part of the Construction Managers’ Library – created within the Leonardo da Vinci (LdV) project No: PL/06/B/F/PP/174014, entitled: “Common Learning Outcomes for European Managers in Construction”. It is reproduced here in a slightly modified form with the kind permission of the Chartered Institute of Building.		The text in this article is based on an extract from HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION, by David Eaton, Salford 2008. It was developed as part of the Construction Managers’ Library – created within the Leonardo da Vinci (LdV) project No: PL/06/B/F/PP/174014, entitled: “Common Learning Outcomes for European Managers in Construction”. It is reproduced here in a slightly modified form with the kind permission of the Chartered Institute of Building.
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	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Approved inspector.	+
−	*Building regulations.	+	* Approved inspector.
−	*Commissioning.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.	+	* Commissioning.
−	*Defects.	+	* Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
−	*Site inspection.	+	* Defects.
−	*Site inspector.	+	* Site inspection.
−	*Workmanship	+	* Site inspector.
−	*Commissioning.	+	* Workmanship
−	*Schedule of defects.	+	* Commissioning.
−	*Snagging.	+	* Schedule of defects.
		+	* Snagging.

	[[Category:Construction_management]]		[[Category:Construction_management]]

Designing Buildings: moved Site personnel to Construction site personnel

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Designing Buildings at 08:17, 3 November 2013

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	= Main contractor's staff =		= Main contractor's staff =

−	The organisational structure of ~~the~~ construction ~~company~~ is designed to meet the needs of ~~constructs~~ projects. ~~However,~~ each project has a different context and content; the ~~technical complexity of the proposed solution and location of the site, create unique problems which have to be resolved. The~~ roles and responsibilities of individuals will ~~therefore~~ differ significantly. There are nonetheless generic definitions of typical job titles:	+	The organisational structure of construction companies is designed to meet the needs of construction projects. As each project has a different context and content, so the roles and responsibilities of individuals will differ significantly from project to project. There are nonetheless generic definitions of typical job titles:

	== Site manager ==		== Site manager ==
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	The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:		The contractor's site-based staff will consist of some or all of the following personnel:
−	~~</div><div>~~*General foreman.	+	*General foreman.
	*Trade foreman.		*Trade foreman.
	*Ganger.		*Ganger.
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	*Planner.		*Planner.
	*Other support staff:		*Other support staff:
−	#Bonus surveyor.	+	</div><div>#Bonus surveyor.
−	#~~Contractors~~ cost controller.	+	#Contractor's cost controller.
	#Buyer.		#Buyer.
	#Clerical staff.		#Clerical staff.

−	= Sub-~~contractors'~~ site staff =	+	= Sub-contractor site staff =

−	Generally, sub-contractor's staff will be distributed across a number of different sites. A ‘contracts supervisor’ based at the sub-contractors offices will travel to each site to ensure that contract works are executed efficiently and effectively. The contracts supervisor’s main duties are:	+	Generally, a sub-contractor's staff will be distributed across a number of different sites. A ‘contracts supervisor’ based at the sub-contractors offices will travel to each site to ensure that contract works are executed efficiently and effectively. The contracts supervisor’s main duties are to:
	*Liaise with the site manager in relation to the regular progress of the works.		*Liaise with the site manager in relation to the regular progress of the works.
	*Coordinate the supply of all sub-contract resources.		*Coordinate the supply of all sub-contract resources.
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	= Client’s site inspector =		= Client’s site inspector =

−	The client's site inspector is directly appointed by the client; however, it is usual that this person is supplied by the consultant team. In the UK the nominal term for the client’s site inspector is the ~~Clerk~~ of ~~Works~~.	+	The client's site inspector is directly appointed by the client; however, it is usual that this person is supplied by the consultant team. In the UK the nominal term for the client’s site inspector is the clerk of works.
	</div>		</div>
	The main duties of the client's site inspector are:		The main duties of the client's site inspector are:
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	*Maintaining written records as required by the contract administrator.		*Maintaining written records as required by the contract administrator.
	*Advising the contract administrator of any outstanding information requirements.		*Advising the contract administrator of any outstanding information requirements.
−	*Verifying and endorsing ~~contemporary~~ records of labour and materials expended on the works.	+	*Verifying and endorsing records of labour and materials expended on the works.
−	*Verifying and endorsing ~~contemporary~~ records of variations to the original contractual obligations.	+	*Verifying and endorsing records of variations to the original contractual obligations.

−	On smaller projects, the client’s site inspector may be an employee of the architect, and may only be based ~~part–time~~ on site. On larger projects, this role may be a full-time site-based role. On exceptionally large projects ~~the~~ there may be several client's site inspectors, each focussing on a different aspect of the works. Specialist inspections may also be necessary for specific aspects of the project such as; the client’s environmental policy, site waste management plan, accessibility and so on.	+	On smaller projects, the client’s site inspector may be an employee of the architect, and may only be based on site part time. On larger projects, this role may be a full-time site-based role. On exceptionally large projects there may be several client's site inspectors, each focussing on a different aspect of the works. Specialist inspections may also be necessary for specific aspects of the project such as; the client’s environmental policy, site waste management plan, accessibility and so on.

	See Site inspector for more information.		See Site inspector for more information.
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	= Other inspectors =		= Other inspectors =

−	It is the contractor’s obligation to ensure that the works comply with relevant legislation. This will involve liaising with the local authority building control inspector (or approved inspector) and all other ~~Government~~ officials that have statutory rights of inspection. In the UK, certain inspectors (such as HM Factory Inspectorate Officials) have unrestricted rights of access at any time; others (such as the building control inspector) have right of access by arrangement.	+	It is the contractor’s obligation to ensure that the works comply with relevant legislation. This will involve liaising with the local authority building control inspector (or approved inspector) and all other government officials that have statutory rights of inspection. In the UK, certain inspectors (such as HM Factory Inspectorate Officials) have unrestricted rights of access at any time; others (such as the building control inspector) have right of access by arrangement.

−	There may also be other inspectors appointed by the client or third parties.	+	There may also be other inspectors appointed by the client or third parties.

−	The range of site ~~inspectors~~ might include:	+	The range of site inspections might include:
	*Planning inspections to verify compliance with planning permissions, conditions and obligations.		*Planning inspections to verify compliance with planning permissions, conditions and obligations.
	*Inspections by funding bodies for the release of money.		*Inspections by funding bodies for the release of money.
	*Inspections by insurers.		*Inspections by insurers.
−	*Highways Authority inspection ~~and adoption~~ of roads and sewers.	+	*Highways Authority inspection of roads and sewers.
−	*Health and Safety ~~Inspectorate~~.	+	*Health and Safety Executive inspections.
−	*Building control officer or approved inspector.	+	*Building control officer or approved inspector inspections.
−	*Environmental Health Officer inspections related to pollution (mud, noise, smoke, water) and certain installations (such as drainage and kitchens).	+	*Environmental Health Officer inspections related to pollution (mud, noise, smoke and water) and certain installations, such as drainage and kitchens.
	*Fire Officer inspection of fire escapes, and for hazards, storage of certain materials and protection systems.		*Fire Officer inspection of fire escapes, and for hazards, storage of certain materials and protection systems.
	*Archaeological inspection of excavations.		*Archaeological inspection of excavations.
−	*Factory inspectorate.	+	*Factory inspectorate inspections.

	See Site inspection for more information.		See Site inspection for more information.
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	*Commissioning.		*Commissioning.
	*Schedule of defects.		*Schedule of defects.
−	*Site personnel.
	*Snagging.		*Snagging.

	[[Category:Construction_management]]		[[Category:Construction_management]]

Designing Buildings at 08:07, 3 November 2013

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	The site manager’s role is the supervision and management of all site-based staff employed by the company to ensure that the project is delivered within their contractual obligations. The major responsibilities of the role are to:		The site manager’s role is the supervision and management of all site-based staff employed by the company to ensure that the project is delivered within their contractual obligations. The major responsibilities of the role are to:
	*Advise and assist in overall planning.		*Advise and assist in overall planning.
−	*Plan and coordinate resources.	+	*Plan and coordinate resources.
	*Monitor and control progress and quality.		*Monitor and control progress and quality.
	*Communicate with the consultant team.		*Communicate with the consultant team.
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	*Verifying and endorsing contemporary records of variations to the original contractual obligations.		*Verifying and endorsing contemporary records of variations to the original contractual obligations.

−	On smaller projects, the client’s site inspector may be an employee of the architect, and may only be based part–time on site. On larger projects, this role may be a full-time site-based role. On exceptionally large projects the there may be several client's site inspectors, each focussing on a different aspect of the works.	+	On smaller projects, the client’s site inspector may be an employee of the architect, and may only be based part–time on site. On larger projects, this role may be a full-time site-based role. On exceptionally large projects the there may be several client's site inspectors, each focussing on a different aspect of the works. Specialist inspections may also be necessary for specific aspects of the project such as; the client’s environmental policy, site waste management plan, accessibility and so on.

−	~~= Government inspectors =~~	+	See Site inspector for more information.

−	During the course of the execution of the Works it is the contractor’s obligation to comply with all legislation. This will involve liaising with Approved Building Control Professionals and all other Government officials that have statutory rights of inspection.	+	= Other inspectors =

−	~~The~~ rights of inspection ~~vary throughout Europe, in some cases, for example, in~~ the UK, certain inspectors (HM Factory Inspectorate Officials ~~for example~~) have unrestricted rights of access at any time; others ~~like~~ the ~~Building Control Inspector~~ have right of access by arrangement.	+	It is the contractor’s obligation to ensure that the works comply with relevant legislation. This will involve liaising with the local authority building control inspector (or approved inspector) and all other Government officials that have statutory rights of inspection. In the UK, certain inspectors (such as HM Factory Inspectorate Officials) have unrestricted rights of access at any time; others (such as the building control inspector) have right of access by arrangement.
		+
		+	There may also be other inspectors appointed by the client or third parties.
		+
		+	The range of site inspectors might include:
		+	*Planning inspections to verify compliance with planning permissions, conditions and obligations.
		+	*Inspections by funding bodies for the release of money.
		+	*Inspections by insurers.
		+	*Highways Authority inspection and adoption of roads and sewers.
		+	*Health and Safety Inspectorate.
		+	*Building control officer or approved inspector.
		+	*Environmental Health Officer inspections related to pollution (mud, noise, smoke, water) and certain installations (such as drainage and kitchens).
		+	*Fire Officer inspection of fire escapes, and for hazards, storage of certain materials and protection systems.
		+	*Archaeological inspection of excavations.
		+	*Factory inspectorate.
		+
		+	See Site inspection for more information.
		+
		+	----
		+
		+	The text in this article is based on an extract from HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION, by David Eaton, Salford 2008. It was developed as part of the Construction Managers’ Library – created within the Leonardo da Vinci (LdV) project No: PL/06/B/F/PP/174014, entitled: “Common Learning Outcomes for European Managers in Construction”. It is reproduced here in a slightly modified form with the kind permission of the Chartered Institute of Building.
		+
		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Approved inspector.
		+	*Building regulations.
		+	*Commissioning.
		+	*Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
		+	*Defects.
		+	*Site inspection.
		+	*Site inspector.
		+	*Workmanship
		+	*Commissioning.
		+	*Schedule of defects.
		+	*Site personnel.
		+	*Snagging.

	[[Category:Construction_management]]		[[Category:Construction_management]]