A good clerk of works can add measurable value to the delivered quality of a construction project. The task of ensuring a building is constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and overseeing work and safety standards on site, is even more effective when the clerk of works is able to identify any issues promptly and recommend appropriate solutions. Our in-house experts combine a depth of experience and knowledge with the ability to develop good working relationships and maintain clear communications.
Our work includes a regular presence on site, bi-weekly reporting to client teams, and monthly summary reports identifying progress and key issues. We ensure compliance with Employer’s Requirements, review building set-outs, undertake dimensional checks, inspect structural elements and concrete quality tests, inspect fit-out elements, and review technical submittals and sub-contractor working drawings. To ensure consistent quality, we encourage the use of benchmark inspections for each element of the work. All aspects of an architectural build are monitored, including fire safety aspects, with an overview of structural, M&E and civils systems. We also provide Health & Safety compliance monitoring, site Health & Safety reports and observations on temporary works.
A key focus of our work is the establishment and maintenance of a relationship of trust with a project’s main contractor. Together with open lines of communication and close-working with client and design teams, this makes it possible to help a whole project reach a high level of quality. We work with Tier 1, 2 and 3 contractors in the UK and developed good rapport with senior management and on-site teams.
Circle is ISO 9001 certified, demonstrating our commitment to delivering a consistent, high quality service across every project. The certification provides independent verification that our Quality Management System meets internationally recognised standards, giving clients confidence in the way we manage projects, monitor quality, reduce risk and continually improve.
Quality has always been embedded in the way we work. ISO 9001 reinforces our meticulous approach to project delivery, supporting every service we provide, from Quantity Surveying and Project Management to Employer’s Agent, Clerk of Works, Quality Management and Carbon Management. It reflects our commitment to embracing precision, simplifying complexity and delivering dependable outcomes for our clients.
