Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
293. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the appointment of a clerk of works; the number of inspections carried out by this clerk to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44978/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince September 2017, my Department appoints a full-time resident Clerk of Works on all major school construction projects going to site.
The role of a Clerk of Works is to represent the interests of the client with regard to ensuring that the quality of both materials and workmanship is in accordance with the architect’s/engineer’s drawings and specifications. This includes inspection of materials and workmanship through the construction process.
The Clerk of Works does not have a function under the Public Works Contract but reports to the Employer’s Representative (ER) on any matters of concern so that these can be brought to the attention of the Contractor by the ER. The Clerk of Works is a full time appointment who remains on site on a daily basis and attends the standard fortnightly site meetings with the ER.
