JCT Clerk of Works

Elvet Chartered Surveyors have extensive experience providing Clerk of Works services on projects delivered using JCT Standard Forms of Contract.

Our Clerk of Works service will provide independent third-party inspection to help protect the clients’ interests throughout the construction process, providing peace of mind that their investment is being safeguarded.

• COMPLIANCE: ensuring that buildings constructed comply with current statutory regulations, British Standards and the contract specification.
• WORKMANSHIP: monitoring the works to ensure that the design and quality requirements are met to minimise abortive works and potential defects.
• MATERIALS: checked to ensure that they are correct, suitable, and appropriate quality in accordance with the specification.
• DEFECTS: defects should be minimised through regular inspections as potential issues can be identified and resolved earlier during the construction process. This will reduce time consuming and expensive remedies after the building has been constructed and protect the reputation of the client.

We will issue weekly clerk of works reports to document the sequence of works including cataloguing a photographic record of all significant events.

The Clerk of Works is normally appointed prior to the construction works commencing, however, early engagement during the design phase can bring benefits to the client. If appointed early the clerk of works can assist in the development of the specification and how to monitor the quality of workmanship. Additionally, the clerk of works, can provide insight regarding previous experience that could benefit the project by mitigating avoidable risks at the design stage.

If you wish to receive further advice how our service could benefit your project, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss further.