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| Clerk of Works Method Statement Quality control of the workmanship and materials throughout any project has the largest impact on the life expectancy and long term investment in a building. An independent professional Clerk of Works is the best assurance of obtaining the highest quality in construction and finishing, which will benefit the life expectancy and reduce maintenance costs. The Clerk of Works is to be employed on behalf of the client, under the direction of the Contract Administrator. To ensure good working practices and the highest standards of workmanship through constant supervision, the following practices must be put in place. Records should be produced using Institute of Clerk of Works format and KG Wilson reporting documents, and should be provided to the Client and Contract Administrator for information and record purposes. Duties 1. The Clerk of Works to keep accurate documented records and Daily Diaries as laid down and specified in the Institute of Clerk of Works Manual. Activities and defects to be recorded in a uniform methodical way stating building, floor level, grid reference etc. 2. The Clerk of Works to check programme and produce Weekly Report covering Building, Civils, Mechanical & Electrical to all areas of work in Institute of Clerk of Works, Clerk of Works Project Report format. 3. Records to be kept of works before they are covered up and details forwarded to Quantity Surveyor. 4. Records of work carried out on day work basis. Day worksheets to be checked for accuracy and signed ‘for record purposes only’. 5. Keep records of stoppages and disputes. 6. Record weather and temperatures. 7. Record any additions or deductions from the contract and inform the Client, Consultants and Contractor of the implications. 8. Keep file of Contract Administrator’s instructions and variations. Check variations and their effect on following trades, services and associated details. 9. Record items which cause delay and state reasons and duration. 10. Take site photographs for progress records and to record defects. 11. Obtain labour and plant returns from Contractor and check for accuracy. 12. Maintain a drawing register and keep up to date. 13. Maintain a ‘request for information’ file and keep up to date whilst noting changes to detail and their effects, commenting if necessary to Architects. 14. Keep Contract Administrators and Design Team informed of problems arising and advise of decisions required to avoid delays and extra costs. 15. Check drawings and specifications for errors and discrepancies and notify Architect. 16. Issue Clerk of Works directions when necessary for non-conformance and inform Contract Administrator. 17. Clerk of Works to check ‘as built’ records and drawings and ensure O & M. manuals are completed, accurate and contain all necessary information required, ready for handing over at practical completion. Tests 18. Inspection and testing of Materials and Plant prior to installation, including off site inspections. 19. Witness tests and record results, obtain certificates of performance where required. 20. Witness Commissioning Mechanical & Electrical installations and record performance. 21. Inspect materials to ensure they are in conformance with the specification. 22. Agree list of samples required. Clerk of Works to organise sample and reference panels, etc. for approval as deemed necessary. 23. Drawings to be marked up daily to record date, location of concrete poured and reference to test cubes taken. Other activities to be marked and dated on drawings (Curtain walling, Masonry etc.) as required, including any Drainage alterations. Safety 24. Monitor ‘Health and Safety at Work’ Regulations. 25. The Clerk of Works has a duty to monitor safety daily, report to contractor and record any problems and breaches of safety. 26. Check Contractors Health & Safety plan. 27. Ensure COSH register is maintained and available. 28. Ensure Fire Safety plan is in place and monitor as situations change. Meetings 29. Attend all meetings with the Client, Contract Administrator, Design Team and the Contractor and Sub-Contractors as deemed necessary for the smooth running of the project and adherence to the Contract Programme. 30. Attend Design Meetings, especially Mechanical & Electrical meetings. 31. Attend Monthly Site Meetings and produce Clerk of Works Reports for Site Meetings. Visits 32.K.G.Wilson Consultancy Ltd. to visit site at least 4 times per year to carry out Quality Audit Checks.
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