ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Clerk of works

The Clerk of Works is like a responsible adult who helps make sure a building is good and safe to use. They are like the teacher's helper who makes sure all the students are following the rules and being safe.

The Clerk of Works has an important job because they are in charge of making sure that the building is built properly and all the work that happens during the building process is done right. This helps to make sure the building is good and strong and won’t fall apart.

They check to make sure that the builders are doing the work just like they are supposed to. They look at the building plans to make sure everything is correct and that the builders are using the right materials.

They also make sure that the building site is safe and tidy so that nobody gets hurt. They might check the staircases to make sure they are safe to use or make sure the windows and doors shut properly.

The Clerk of Works is like a quality control inspector for a building project. They make sure that everything is just right, so that the people who use the building can be safe and happy inside it.
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