Site inspector for construction works - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 06:50, 24 February 2022

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	While site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.		While site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	[https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/4307/1/Roles_in_construction_projects_v6c.pdf Roles in construction projects: analysis and terminology], by Hughes, W. and Murdoch, J. R, published in 2001 by the University of Reading, defines the site agent as: ‘The builder’s representative on site’. It defines the site manager as: ‘A builder’s employee responsible for co-ordinating the work on site.’
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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	* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].		* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person~~]] [[Category:People~~]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]] [[Category:People]]

Designing Buildings at 08:09, 9 September 2020

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	* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].		* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].

−	[[Category:People]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Designing Buildings at 11:17, 18 June 2020

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	* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].		* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:People]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Designing Buildings at 13:39, 4 February 2020

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	While site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.		While site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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	* Site supervisor.		* Site supervisor.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.icwgb.org Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain]		* [http://www.icwgb.org Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain]

Editor at 10:57, 30 August 2018

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	* Monitoring progress against the programme.		* Monitoring progress against the programme.
	* Assessing whether the works comply with legal requirements such as health and safety legislation.		* Assessing whether the works comply with legal requirements such as health and safety legislation.
−	* Assessing whether the works are being carried out in accordance with the contract documents (which may include taking measurements and samples).	+	* Assessing whether the works are being carried out in accordance with the contract documents (which may include taking [[Measurement\|measurements]] and [[Samples_and_mock-ups_for_construction\|samples]]).
	* Monitoring site conditions to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.		* Monitoring site conditions to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
	* Providing regular reports (often weekly).		* Providing regular reports (often weekly).
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	# Progress.		# Progress.
−	# Delays	+	# [[Delay_on_construction_projects\|Delays.]]
	# Weather conditions.		# Weather conditions.
	# Drawings and instructions received.		# Drawings and instructions received.
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	# Other significant events.		# Other significant events.

−	~~Whilst~~ site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.	+	While site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Editor at 11:56, 11 January 2018

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	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
		+	* Building regulations inspection.
	* Considerate Constructors Scheme.		* Considerate Constructors Scheme.
	* Construction logistics manager.		* Construction logistics manager.

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−	On ~~large~~ projects ~~(over £20m)~~ it may be appropriate to appoint a resident site inspector (sometimes referred to as a clerk of works or building quality officer) to inspect the construction works as they proceed on behalf of the client. The site inspector provides an independent assessment of the works and will generally report to the contract administrator.	+	On larger projects it may be appropriate to appoint a resident site inspector (sometimes referred to as a clerk of works or building quality officer) to inspect the construction works as they proceed on behalf of the client. The site inspector provides an independent assessment of the works and will generally report to the contract administrator.

	On very large projects it may be appropriate to have separate site inspectors for mechanical and electrical services, structural works and architectural works.		On very large projects it may be appropriate to have separate site inspectors for mechanical and electrical services, structural works and architectural works.

Editor at 12:23, 3 January 2017

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	* Site induction.		* Site induction.
	* Site inspection.		* Site inspection.
		+	* Site supervisor.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Editor at 12:37, 15 December 2016

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	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
	* Considerate Constructors Scheme.		* Considerate Constructors Scheme.
		+	* Construction logistics manager.
	* Construction progress meeting.		* Construction progress meeting.
	* Construction progress report.		* Construction progress report.

Editor at 15:05, 15 February 2016

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	On large projects (over £20m) it may be appropriate to appoint a resident site inspector (sometimes referred to as a clerk of works or building quality officer) to inspect the construction works as they proceed on behalf of the client. The site inspector provides an independent assessment of the works and will generally report to the contract administrator.		On large projects (over £20m) it may be appropriate to appoint a resident site inspector (sometimes referred to as a clerk of works or building quality officer) to inspect the construction works as they proceed on behalf of the client. The site inspector provides an independent assessment of the works and will generally report to the contract administrator.

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	Their role might include:		Their role might include:
−	*Witnessing tests.	+
−	*Monitoring progress against the programme.	+	* Witnessing tests.
−	*Assessing whether the works comply with legal requirements such as health and safety legislation.	+	* Monitoring progress against the programme.
−	*Assessing whether the works are being carried out in accordance with the contract documents (which may include taking measurements and samples).	+	* Assessing whether the works comply with legal requirements such as health and safety legislation.
−	*Monitoring site conditions to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.	+	* Assessing whether the works are being carried out in accordance with the contract documents (which may include taking measurements and samples).
−	*Providing regular reports (often weekly).	+	* Monitoring site conditions to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
−	*Attending construction progress meetings.	+	* Providing regular reports (often weekly).
−	*Keeping records of:	+	* Attending construction progress meetings.
−	#Progress.	+	* Keeping records of:
−	#Delays	+
−	#Weather conditions.	+	# Progress.
−	#Drawings and instructions received.	+	# Delays
−	#Deliveries.	+	# Weather conditions.
−	#Health or safety issues.	+	# Drawings and instructions received.
−	#Other significant events.	+	# Deliveries.
		+	# Health or safety issues.
		+	# Other significant events.

	Whilst site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.		Whilst site inspectors must work closely with the contractor, it is important that they remain independent.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Appointing consultants.	+
−	*Considerate Constructors Scheme.	+	* Appointing consultants.
−	*Construction progress meeting.	+	* Considerate Constructors Scheme.
−	*Construction progress report.	+	* Construction progress meeting.
−	*Consultant team.	+	* Construction progress report.
−	*Contract administrator.	+	* Consultant team.
−	*Defects.	+	* Contract administrator.
−	*Health and safety inspector.	+	* Defects.
−	*Quality control.	+	* Health and safety inspector.
−	*Site foreman.	+	* Opening up works for inspection and testing.
−	*Site induction.	+	* Quality control.
−	*Site inspection.	+	* Site foreman.
		+	* Site induction.
		+	* Site inspection.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.icwgb.org Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain]
−	*[http://www.icwgb.org/_files/duties.pdf Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain: The role of Clerk of Works / Site Inspector]
−	*[http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]	+	* [http://www.icwgb.org Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain]
−	[[Category:Construction_management]]	+	* [http://www.icwgb.org/_files/duties.pdf Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain: The role of Clerk of Works / Site Inspector]
−	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	* [http://www.icwgb.org Clerk of works and site inspector handbook].
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		+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]