In this episode, Rachel is in conversation with Jerry Shoolbred, Clerk of Works for Anglia Ruskin University. His role as Clerk involves overseeing all aspects of site control for projects across the university.

Jerry explains the importance and value a clerk of works brings to a construction project and the reasons why it can be vital to have them involved from the early stages of any building project.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Can you explain how a clerk can help ensure things don’t move to litigation?

Lots of people don’t understand the modern construction industry and building process and employing a clerk of work can help to make sure the processes are adhered to and the client gets exactly what they are expecting.

• Should a clerk be brought in at the early stages?

When a clerk is brought in at an early stage they can get to know the client and use that knowledge effectively throughout the build. It's about reducing as many of the risks as possible. Clerks of work are senior positions in the industry and have a wealth of experience and expertise.

• How can digital technology improve and enhance the work of the clerk?

There are several useful Apps that enhance our work. There is still a need to complete independent inspections on site due to specific work being completed in a different way to the plan.

The use of social media platforms has played an important role in enabling clerks of work to connect and share their experiences and challenges.

• How does a clerk of works put together a fee for their services?

If you are looking at a large scheme the cost of a clerk of works visiting a site 4 or 5 times a week is negligible compared with repairs and potentially putting a job back together when it has completed incorrectly.

In smaller projects, the client can think the building control officer will identify issues and is on their side put, in fact, they are there for compliance alone.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The role of ‘Clerk of Works has been around for a very long time’

‘The industry needs to have a proper quality clerk of works on every site to advise’

‘Anybody who is out there thinking about a clerk of works, it will be the best money you’ve ever spent’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Property Regeneration Show podcast

Clerk of Works Handbook

ABOUT THE HOST

Rachel enjoys orienteering with her husband, swimming or playing the Ukulele in her spare time. she has over 11 years’ experience in the construction industry delivering projects up to £300 million within budget, time and quality; therefore, the agreed return on capital employed

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Rachel Gros on contact@propertyregeneration.co.uk

07495 451127

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