Asset Survey Solutions – Clerk of Works
Our Building & Mechanical & Electrical Clerk of Works inspect and report on all areas of the construction to help maintain quality standards, identify costly defects, delays and reduce risk. We are available to inspect all property types from a one-off new build dwelling to apartment blocks, schools, offices and manufacturing facilities
We can provide valuable guidance to assist with getting the job done ‘right first time’ which saves you time and money.
Our Clerk of Works will provide an independent assessment of the works undertaken and will produce regular reports and communicate with the design team, contractor and client.
Our reports typically include; significant points, quality control and witnessing, site progress and activities, commenting on documentation and drawings, comments made to the construction team, defects and progress photographs. The weekly report includes any site meetings attended by our site staff, reporting of potential risks and the inclusion of our ‘defects and observations tracker’ in which each defect and/or observation is uniquely numbered for ease of reference.
We will focus on the following:
Compliance
Checking all the critical stages of the build to ensure that the quality meets statutory, contract and specification requirements.Quality workmanship
Monitoring and inspecting the work at regular intervals, checking the progress, identifying and minimising problems and defective work.The correct use of materials
Checking that the materials on site are to the correct specification and quality.Identifying defects
Identifying and reporting defects which may cause disruption, delays and problems that might impact on the programme and future maintenance.Providing recommendations
Providing practical advice when necessary in relation to construction details and methods.Being an independent critical eye
Providing you with an early independent warning of problems concerning the quality of construction and any programme delays.Providing a proactive service
Discussing urgent issues face-to-face or by phone with the relevant members of the site team.
