Publisher's Synopsis
This title presents a report, which aims to define what a "competent person" is, the role of a competent person and how a competent person or competent firm can be used to improve the standard of building work.;It looks at the different definitions used for competent persons, including those used in regulatory and non-regulatory roles, and the conflicting terms used, and at the role of organisations involved in building services and construction and how competent persons are involved. The book also identifies the drivers for the development of competent persons and links the main competent person issues to these drivers, outlines the mechanisms involved in becoming competent, including statutory and industry regulations and looks at specific competency schemes. How to recognize competency and which competency route to take is also discussed.
