Explore Keegans' role as Clerk of Works on this cladding remediation project
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This project involved external fire remediation works on the cladding of all elevations and levels of two high rise residential blocks in Tower Hamlets; Bailey Tower and Harrison House.
Keegans was appointed to provide Clerk of Works (CoW) services, playing a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety throughout this high-rise project. Key responsibilities included overseeing construction progress, verifying strict compliance with design specifications, and ensuring adherence to all relevant building regulations.
Our Clerk of Works was instrumental in safeguarding the integrity and quality of the works through a proactive and collaborative approach. Site conditions were continuously monitored to identify potential issues at an early stage, enabling timely resolution through close coordination with the contractor and project stakeholders—contributing significantly to the project’s successful delivery.
The Clerk of Works also tracked progress against the programme, ensuring accurate reporting where delays occurred. When slippage was identified in site reports, it provided the project team with the opportunity to address issues promptly and contractually, leading to the issuance of revised and improved programmes that realigned the works to a realistic and compliant schedule.
A key early intervention was the oversight of mock-up installations. Ensuring these were constructed to the required quality standards helped to set clear benchmarks and align expectations from the outset. Throughout the construction phase, the Clerk of Works verified that works in progress aligned with the approved design and specification, raising any discrepancies in detailing or installation quality. This early identification of defects ensured they were promptly rectified, and lessons were applied to avoid recurrence.
Regular inspections were carried out against the contractor’s Quality Management Plans and Quality Assurance documentation. These checks were robust, factual, and often included enhanced quality measures to ensure the ‘Golden Thread’ of information was maintained, accurate, and up to date.
Additionally, the Clerk of Works monitored the Temporary Works register throughout the project, ensuring that all temporary elements were properly designed, inspected, and compliant with regulations and safety standards.
By consistently identifying risks—particularly those with health and safety implications—the Clerk of Works contributed to a safe working environment and upheld high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across all stages of the project.
Overall, the involvement of Keegans’ Clerk of Works contributed significantly to the project. Identifying and addressing potential problems early on helped to prevent costly rework and delays, ultimately saving the client time and money. The CoWs’ expertise and oversight contributed ensured the project met the client's expectations and complied with all relevant regulations. The dedication to quality and safety by the CoW helped build trust and confidence with the client team, leading to a positive and successful client-builder relationship, contributing to a smooth, collaborative, and successful project outcome.
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What does a Clerk of Works do?
A clerk of works inspects the workmanship, quality and safety of work on construction sites and reports back to senior managers and clients. They conduct regular site inspections and check that building plans are being followed correctly, ensuring that work is being carried out to the correct specifications and legal, safety and environmental standards.
How do I determine if my building is a high fire risk?
There is no definitive answer to whether your building is a high fire risk, as different factors may affect the level of risk. However, you can use a fire risk assessment to evaluate the potential hazards and risks in your building and determine the appropriate measures to reduce them. A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all premises that the public has access to, as well as for businesses and blocks of flats.
When will the Building Safety Act become law?
The Building Safety Act has been approved by parliament and has received Royal Assent in April 2022, so is now law. However, the various requirements will come into effect over the next 12-18 months. All buildings in scope (HRBS) of the Act will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator, with registrations being expected at any time between April 2023 and October 2023. Once registered, the Accountable Person(s) or landlord must apply for a Building Assessment Certificate, a process which is expected to begin April 2024.
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