Clerk of the Works
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The Clerk of the Works or Clerk of Works (often abbreviated CoW) is a person employed by the client on the site of a construction project to represent his interests and verify that the design brief and quality standards are complied with.

Historically the CoW would have been employed by the Architect.

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