Absolutely spot on, Michael. The key role that is missing on building projects these days is the clerk of works. They are the bridge between the professional consultants, the client and the on- site team. The cutting out of this role is having an enormous success impact on the quality of works on site. Project Managers, Building Control Surveyors, Architect Contract Administrators etc do not fulfil this role. A good Clerk of Works, traditionally a good builder who understands on-site operations and runs a tight site, is an indispensable member of the team.Unfortunately, we now get Project Managers who know next to nothing but how to produce spreadsheets and value engineering.In all honesty, they are largely redundant parasites that know nothing, and add nothing, to a project.
Paul Doorly ● 2509d