The Association of Environmental and Ecological Clerks of Works
A body supporting professionals in the role of auditing, environmental and legislative compliance of development projects.
Welcome to AEECoW
Welcome to The Association of Environmental & Ecological Clerks of Works (AEECoW).
AEECoW is the qualifying body for Environmental and Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW). AEECoW has been developed to raise professional standards amongst those providing ECoW services whilst promoting ECoWs as valuable members of site development teams. The pages of this website provide an account of the structure and function of the Association and sets out the process by which prospective members can apply.
As a newly formed body, our website will evolve over time. Contact us if you have any questions about AEECoW or how you can become an accredited professional ECoW.
How the Association came about
The Association was formed by a group of like minded environmental consultants who, after dealing with a particular enquiry from a client, noticed that ECoW services were often being provided by inexperienced and ill-equipped ecologists or environmental managers. Following discussions with organisations such as IEEM and IEMA the group decided to form a new professional body which aimed to ensure those practising as ECoWs were sufficiently trained and experienced. Having developed an initial set of policies and membership criteria, a period of consultation was undertaken with a wide range of organisations including:IEEM, SNH and academic departments including: Stirling and Heriot Watt Universities.
AEECoW is a not for profit organisation and all membership fees are used to further the Association's aims of establishing professional standards in ECoW across construction and environmental professionals.
There is a strong vision to improve the industry and integrate the working practice of a range of professionals working in the field of environmental auditing.
Welcome to The Association of Environmental & Ecological Clerks of Works (AEECoW).
AEECoW is the qualifying body for Environmental and Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW). AEECoW has been developed to raise professional standards amongst those providing ECoW services whilst promoting ECoWs as valuable members of site development teams. The pages of this website provide an account of the structure and function of the Association and sets out the process by which prospective members can apply.
As a newly formed body, our website will evolve over time. Contact us if you have any questions about AEECoW or how you can become an accredited professional ECoW.
How the Association came about
The Association was formed by a group of like minded environmental consultants who, after dealing with a particular enquiry from a client, noticed that ECoW services were often being provided by inexperienced and ill-equipped ecologists or environmental managers. Following discussions with organisations such as IEEM and IEMA the group decided to form a new professional body which aimed to ensure those practising as ECoWs were sufficiently trained and experienced. Having developed an initial set of policies and membership criteria, a period of consultation was undertaken with a wide range of organisations including:IEEM, SNH and academic departments including: Stirling and Heriot Watt Universities.
AEECoW is a not for profit organisation and all membership fees are used to further the Association's aims of establishing professional standards in ECoW across construction and environmental professionals.
There is a strong vision to improve the industry and integrate the working practice of a range of professionals working in the field of environmental auditing.