The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain Incorporated
The ICWCI - motto: Potestate, Probitate et Vigilantia (Ability, Integrity and Vigilance) - is the professional body that supports quality construction through inspection. As a membership organisation it provides a support network of meeting centres, technical advice, publications and events to help keep members up to date with the ever changing construction industry.
Post nominals for members are FICWCI (Fellow), MICWCI (Member) and LICWCI (Licentiate).
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