Employer’s Agent vs Clerk of Works vs QA manager: who does what?
The differences between an Employer’s Agent, a Clerk of Works and a QA manager on UK construction projects: who they work for, what they check and when you need each.
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Fire stopping inspection checklist: what to check before it’s covered up
A practical fire stopping inspection checklist for site teams: what to check at each penetration and joint, the records you need, and common defects that fail inspections.
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How to set up Field View: drawings, details and forms that site teams actually use
How to set up a Field View project properly: current drawings split by area, construction details at the point of work, ITP-based forms with mandatory photos, registers, permissions and reports.
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M&E package QA: how to set up records that comply and protect you
How M&E subcontractors can set up QA on mechanical and electrical packages: ITPs, penetration control, testing and commissioning records, and evidence that protects you in disputes and payment applications.
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How to write a non-conformance report (NCR) in construction
What a non-conformance report (NCR) is, when to raise one, what it must contain and how to close it out with evidence, with a fire stopping example.
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O&M manuals: what to include and how to stop them delaying handover
What an O&M manual should contain, who provides each part, and how to build it during construction so handover, final payment and the golden thread are not delayed.
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Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) in construction: what to include, with an example
What an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) is, what to include, how hold and witness points work, and a worked example for fire stopping.
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Gateway 3 checklist: the QA evidence you need for a completion certificate
A practical Gateway 3 checklist for higher-risk buildings: the QA records, inspections and golden thread information to collect during construction to avoid completion delays.
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What does a Clerk of Works do? Duties, reports and when to call one in
A Clerk of Works independently inspects workmanship and materials against drawings and specification. Here is what they do, what their reports contain and when to use one.
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Building Safety Act 2026: a practical guide for contractors
What the Building Safety Act means on site in 2026: higher-risk buildings, Gateways 2 and 3, the golden thread, dutyholders and the QA evidence contractors now need.
