Site foreman - Revision history

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	* Workmanship.		* Workmanship.

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		+	* Agent.
	* Clerk of works.		* Clerk of works.
	* Commercial manager.		* Commercial manager.

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	* Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme (SSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.		* Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme (SSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.

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	* Site supervisor.		* Site supervisor.
	* Workmanship.		* Workmanship.
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−	* [http://www.cscs.uk.com/about/ CSCS Cards].
−	* [http://www.citb.co.uk/training-courses/health-and-safety-courses/site-supervisors-safety-training-scheme/ Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme] (SSTS).
−	* [http://www.citb.co.uk/training-courses/health-and-safety-courses/site-management-safety-training-scheme/ Site Management Safety Training Scheme] (SMSTS).

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	The site foreman (also sometimes known as construction foreman) is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.		The site foreman (also sometimes known as construction foreman) is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.

−	Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker.	+	Typically, the foreman is an experienced construction worker.

	= Key duties =		= Key duties =
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	* Construction logistics manager.		* Construction logistics manager.
	* Construction progress meeting.		* Construction progress meeting.
		+	* Construction superintendent.
	* Contract administrator.		* Contract administrator.
	* Contractor.		* Contractor.

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	* Contract administrator.		* Contract administrator.
	* Contractor.		* Contractor.
−	* ~~Defects~~.	+	* General foreman.
	* Health and safety inspector.		* Health and safety inspector.
	* Principal contractor.		* Principal contractor.

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−	The site foreman (also sometimes known as ~~the trade foreman or~~ construction foreman) is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.	+	The site foreman (also sometimes known as construction foreman) is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.

	Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker.		Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker.

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−	The site foreman is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.	+	The site foreman (also sometimes known as the trade foreman or construction foreman) is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.

	Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker.		Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker.

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	* Site inspection.		* Site inspection.
	* Site inspector.		* Site inspector.
		+	* Site supervisor.
	* Workmanship.		* Workmanship.

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	* Principal contractor.		* Principal contractor.
	* Quality control.		* Quality control.
		+	* Site administrator.
	* Site induction.		* Site induction.
	* Site inspection.		* Site inspection.

Designing Buildings at 16:14, 15 December 2016

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The site foreman is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project.	+	The site foreman is a key member of the contractor team, responsible for organising construction works on site. They perform a pivotal role in the success of a project. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site.

−	Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker~~, often specialising in a particular trade. One of the most important facets of the job is to ensure the health and safety of all personnel on the site~~.	+	Typically the foreman is an experienced construction worker.

	= Key duties =		= Key duties =

−	The site foreman will ~~often~~ undertake ~~the following~~ duties:	+	The site foreman will undertake a range of duties:

−	* Organising tools, ~~machinery~~, ~~materials~~ and ~~contractors~~.	+	* Organising tools, plant, machinery and materials.
		+	* Organising workers.
	* Supervising construction activities.		* Supervising construction activities.
−	* Identifying materials and equipment that may be required ~~to complete the job~~.	+	* Identifying materials and equipment that may be required.
	* Ensuring construction is carried out accurately, following plans and specifications.		* Ensuring construction is carried out accurately, following plans and specifications.
−	* Ensuring that contractor activities are co-ordinated.	+	* Ensuring that contractor activities are properly co-ordinated.
−	* Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to required quality standards.	+	* Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
−	* ~~Responsibility~~ for health and safety.	+	* Taking responsibility for health and safety on site.
−	* Communicating project progress to key stakeholders, such as the client, architects, engineers, planners, surveyors and so on.	+	* Training employees.
−	* Training ~~other~~ employees.	+
	* Maintaining detailed and accurate site reports.		* Maintaining detailed and accurate site reports.
		+	* Communicating project progress to key stakeholders, such as the client, architects, engineers, and so on.

	= Skills and experience =		= Skills and experience =

−	A site foreman will require ~~skills and experience including~~:	+	A site foreman will require:

−	* ~~Ability~~ to work to tight deadlines and budgets.	+	* The ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets.
	* Good communication and team working skills.		* Good communication and team working skills.
−	* ~~Ability~~ to build relationships across a wide range of ~~professional levels~~.	+	* The ability to build relationships across a wide range of professionals.
−	* ~~Understanding~~ of the Building Regulations.	+	* An thorough understanding of the Building Regulations.
−	* ~~First Aid certificates~~.	+	* An understanding of health and safety and first aid.
−	* Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) ~~holder~~.	+	* An appropriate Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) card.
−	* Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme (SSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).	+	* Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme (SSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =