Clerk of Works

A clients' representative on site overseeing that the work being carried out is strictly in accordance with the contract terms. Reports back to the architect or engineer


Client

Clients. Organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out.

See: https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/cdm%20regs/2015/cdm-2015-clients-printer-friendly.pdf


Column - Stanchion

A vertical structure of wood, steel or metal to support horizontal beams.


Concrete

A mixture of sand:cement and aggregate of varying sizes depending on use.


Conduit

A round or boxed pipe to channel electrical cables or liquid.


Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM)

The Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) covers the protocols of various professionals associated with building contracts and highlights the prime activity of the following headings:
Client, Domestic Client, Principal Designer, Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor, Work /Trade personnel.
See under each heading in glossary for building and decorating trades.
Also see: Health & Safety.

https://www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/partnerships-and-initiatives/construction-design-and-management-cdm-regulations/cdm-regulations/


Contractor

Contractor. The main duty of a contractor is to plan and manage the work under their control so that it is carried out in a way that controls risks to health and safety.
Other duties entail co-ordinating their activities with others involved in the project team – in particular, complying with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor.
See: https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/cdm%20regs/2015/cdm-2015-contractors-printer-friendly.pdf