3 Reasons To Use A Professional NEC Supervisor
In this article, we’ll be covering the roles and responsibilities of a NEC Supervisor in the UK and how to engage the right company.
With the construction industry recovering after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the realisation through recent events that inspection and scrutinisation of design details and construction is more relevant than ever – how can you be sure that you enlist an NEC Supervisor that will carry their duties out to a high standard, no matter where you are in the UK?
Why Use An NEC Supervisor?
Quality Control
NEC Supervisors can provide value to their clients by raising issues during the construction period that would otherwise have been overlooked. Such issues usually concern use of substandard materials, shortcuts in acceptable building practices or issues that would have created future maintenance problems and additional costs.
Collaborative Working
An NEC Supervisor should be proactive and have a positive impact on the project. This can only be achieved by engagement with the main contractor in not only identifying defects, but also playing a vital role in resolving them cohesively. This approach helps to reduce delays to the project by raising concerns and resolving them efficiently.
Monitor & Highlight Delays
By closely monitoring the contractors programme, the Supervisor can provide an unbiased and independent assessment of progress against programme and highlight activities that fall behind. This is crucial when considering the compensation events in relation to the works and can also contribute to improved project progression and completion.
Roles And Responsibilities Of An NEC Supervisor In The UK (A Summary)
The NEC Supervisor role differs from that of a Clerk of Works in that it is limited but proactive. An NEC Supervisor pays particular attention to technical and practical aspects of the project. A collaborative approach to identification and resolution of defects is among the core values that are in play with this role.
Defects VS Snagging
The NEC Supervisor, amongst their allocated duties may be required to undertake pre-completion checks (snagging) on behalf of the client and contribute as necessary to the client’s handover procedures, an initial inspection with the design team is required so that a standard of acceptability can be ascertained and agreed in advance.
Unless specifically agreed otherwise, The NEC Supervisor will only inspect completed/adequately finished rooms/areas where there are no unfinished or incomplete works evident, and where rooms/areas are sufficiently clean enough to view each installed or finished item.
With regard to re-inspection – The supervisor should assess that items picked up via the initial inspection exercise are sufficiently complete to warrant the time spent to re-inspect these areas.
What Should An NEC Supervisor Report Include?
- Overview of weather and general site conditions
- Record of Plant & Equipment on site.
- Assessment of material storage and protection
- An overview of site conditions and general house keeping
- Written statement of progress against programme/compensation events
- Comprehensive statement on Quality and workmanship issues against works information
- Written statement on any tests witnessed or specific inspections
- Brief and concise statement on Health Safety & Welfare
- Written statement on specified additional issues as agreed with the client