CLERK OF WORKS MANUAL

THIRD EDITION 1994

The 1994 edition of this long-standing work of reference has been extensively revised to point the way of changing technologies and working practices as they affect the role.of the clerk of works in securing efficient job administration within the range of the building contract and project coordination in general.

Outline of contents

Introduction
  • Pre-contract preparations
  • Documentation
  • Briefing
  • Pre-contract meeting
  • Duties on site
  • Definition and background
  • A professional approach
  • A professional institute
  • Appointing a clerk of works Appendices
  • Forms of practice
  • Selection and interview
  • Appointment
  • A guide to JCT 80 for clerks of works
  • The position of the clerk of works under building contracts
  • Effective reporting for clerks of works
  • Published and model forms for clerks of works
  • The clerk of works: RIBA/ RIAS/ICW Practice Note (May 1992)
  • ICW publications
  • Role and relationships
  • The role of the clerk of works
  • The function of the clerk of works
  • Working relationships
  • Duties of the clerk of works
    The Manual is not only essential reading for clerks of works but will also be found helpful and informative by all those involved in the building process.

    The Manual is available from the
    Institute of Clerks of Works, 1st and 2nd floor The Old House
    The Lawns 33 Thorpe Road
    Peterborough PE3 6AD.
    New telephone No 01733 564 033
    Fax: (01733 558 839)
    at £12 per copy UK post-free.


    THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE GENERAL SECRETARY, I.C.W.

    The Joumal of the Institute - per annum £30.00
    Clerk of Works Manual Third Edition 1994 Members £10.00
    Non-Members £12.00
    Building on Quality - Moving Forward (published November 1990) £5.00
    General Information Booklet incorporating the Examination Regulations and Syllabus and Particulars of Membership £6.00
    Clerk of Works Appointment Document for Self Employed/Independent Practice Clerks of Works £7.50
    Memorandum of Agreement for use with Appointment Document (inclusive of VAT) £2.50
    The Clerk of Works (Building). A booklet which sets out briefly the duties of a Building Clerk of Works. £4.00
    Clerk of Works Project Report Forms per 100 (inclusive of VAT) £11.75
    Past Examination Papers, per set (stating exam) £2.00
    Aspects of Self-employment No Charge
    Introductory Leaflet to the Institute No Charge
    A Career as a Clerk of Works No Charge
    Guide to Employment Overseas No Charge
    Minimum Recommended Scale of Salaries for Private Sector Clerks of Works No Charge
    Directory of Self Employed, Freelance and Professional Practice Clerks of Works No Charge
    The New Engineering Contract (First Edition):
    A Practice Note for Clerks of Works
    No Charge
    The CDM Regulations: Their Implications for Practice. A Guidance Note for Clerks of Works No Charge

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