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Clerk Of Work (C.O.W)
Definition Explanation
➢At the building site, the architect or client ➢ A clerk of works was hired by an architect
hires a work clerk or work clerk. Its major on behalf of a client or by municipal
responsibility is to represent the client's governments to supervise public works
interests in ensuring that the material and projects. The client (state body/local
its manufacturing meet design requirements authority/private client) can also hire clerks of
and technical drawings, as well as works to supervise design and build projects
recognized quality standards. when the architect's typical function is inside
the design and build project team.
Role
➢ On construction sites, a clerk of works
inspects the craftsmanship, quality, and safety
of the job and reports back to top management
and clients. You'd be performing frequent site
inspections and ensuring that building plans
are being followed appropriately as a clerk of
work
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