Façade Clerk of Works
Independent on-site monitoring of façade, cladding, fire safety and building remediation works, providing quality, compliance and progress oversight on behalf of the building owner, client or funder.
When You Need a Façade Clerk of Works
A Façade Clerk of Works may be appropriate where independent oversight is required during façade or cladding works, including:
- Major façade or cladding remediation projects
- Replacement or repair of external wall systems
- Projects involving complex façade systems, interfaces or specialist installation
- High-value remediation works requiring independent quality assurance
- Where the client requires verification that works follow the approved design and specification
- Projects where independent inspection and reporting is required for funding, insurance or project governance
Façade Clerk of Works Scope & Methodology
The scope is agreed with the client at the start of the project and may include:
- Regular or continuous inspection of façade and cladding works
- Monitoring installation against the approved design, specification and remediation strategy
- Verification of materials, products and installation methods
- Inspection of workmanship, interfaces, fixings, seals and other critical façade components
- Identification and recording of defects, incomplete works and potential non-conformances
- Review of relevant installation records, product information and contractor documentation
- Snagging and verification of corrective works throughout the project
Standards and Competence
- Monitoring against the approved design, specification and remediation strategy
- Relevant British Standards, manufacturer requirements and project specifications
- PAS 9980:2022 where relevant to external wall remediation
- Relevant CWCT guidance for applicable façade and cladding systems
- Delivered by suitably qualified and experienced façade surveyors or engineers independent of the contractor
Who Commissions a Façade Clerk of Works
Façade Clerk of Works services are commissioned by organisations responsible for overseeing façade construction or remediation projects, including:
- Building owners and freeholders
- Property managers and managing agents
- Housing associations and social landlords
- Developers and main contractors
- Facilities and asset managers
- Project managers and employers
- Funders and insurers requiring independent project oversight
FAQS
What does a Façade Clerk of Works do?
A Façade Clerk of Works independently monitors façade and cladding works to verify that installation follows the approved design, specification and relevant technical requirements. Defects and deviations are recorded and reported to the client.
How often will you attend site?
Attendance is agreed at the outset and can range from continuous site presence to scheduled weekly or milestone inspections, depending on the project requirements.
Who does the Clerk of Works report to?
The Clerk of Works reports directly to the client or organisation commissioning the service, maintaining independence from the contractor carrying out the remediation works.
Does a Clerk of Works replace the contractor’s quality control?
No. The Clerk of Works provides an independent layer of inspection and assurance alongside the contractor’s own quality-control procedures
Can you monitor fire-safety remediation works?
Yes. Where façade works form part of a wider fire-safety remediation project, the Clerk of Works can monitor relevant external wall, cladding and associated remedial works against the approved design and project requirements.