CVI Forms NCR (NCR Forms — Construction)
Personalised CVI Forms & Pads printed from £48 with FREE DELIVERY**
A Confirmation of Verbal Instruction (CVI) is a mandatory procedural NCR document used by UK construction contractors to formalise on-site oral directives. Printed as a multi-part carbonless NCR form, it creates an instant duplicate audit trail when a contract administrator requests variations, postponements, or remedies outside of pre-planned works.
To ensure compliance under standard JCT Contracts, the printed form captures the exact date, issuer details, instruction scope, and required signatures. If not dissented to within seven days, these completed physical records legally validate the instruction, protecting the contractor's right to payment and subsequent timeline extensions.
BENEFITS of our Personalised CVI Confirmation of Verbal Instruction pads
Improved Communication: CVI forms help to improve communication between clients, contractors, and other stakeholders on a UK construction project.
Reduced risk of Errors: By recording verbal instructions in writing, there is less chance of misunderstandings or errors.
Reduced risk of Disputes: If there is a dispute about what was agreed to, it can provide a clear record of the instructions that were given by a Contract Administrator. This can help to resolve disputes quickly and fairly.
Better record-keeping of Changes: They provide a valuable record of the changes that have been made to a construction project. This can be helpful for future reference, such as when it comes to making Claims or resolving Warranty issues.
Accessibility: You can use them anywhere, anytime — no need for an internet connection or electronic gadgets. Just grab a pen!
Tangibility: Carbonless CVI Pads provide a physical copy that you can hold, file, and review without relying on electronic gadgets or power sources.
Reliability: These are immune to digital errors, system crashes, or cybersecurity threats. You can count on their accuracy.
Simplicity: NCR books and pads don’t require technical expertise or training, making them accessible to users of all levels.
Physical: Provide a printed copy that you can hold, file & review.
Personalise your CVI Template
You can personalise the CVI Confirmation of Verbal Instruction Templatefor your business, including adding your UK company logo in Full Colour for FREE.
This allows you to customise the NCR template with your branding, which will make you look more professional to your customers.
NCR SETS
- ✓ Best for On-site use with a Clipboard
- ✓ Pages Glued together as individual, Multi-page NCR Sets
- ✓ Multi-page NCR Sets have either 2, 3 or 4 pages
NCR PADS
- ✓ Best for Office Desk / Eventuse indoors
- ✓ Multi-page NCR Sets Glued together as a peel-off block
- ✓ Multi-page NCR Sets have either 2, 3 or 4 pages
- ✓ NCR Pads contain 50Multi-page NCR Sets
- ✓ Easy to peel off & separate
- ✓ Comes with inserted, loose white Writing Shield
- ✓ Card backing
NCR BOOKS
- ✓ Rugged for durable use in a Van or Lorry
- ✓ Multi-page NCR Sets both Stapled & Tape-Bound
- ✓ Multi-page NCR Sets have either 2, 3 or 4 pages
- ✓ NCR Books contain 50Multi-page NCR Sets
- ✓ ALL sheets are Micro-perforated for easy Tear-out of pages
- ✓ Comes with inserted, loose white Writing Shield
- ✓ Card backing
- ✓ White Card Cover
Product Features:
- Full Colour NCR printing as standard
- 50 NCR Sets per CVI Confirmation of Verbal Instruction Pad
- Carbonless NCR on Quality 80gsm paper throughout (we DON'T use tissue paper here!)
- A4 or smaller A5 sizes available
- Inserted Loose Writing Shields as standard
- Strawboard Card Back
- Duplicate, Triplicate, or 4-part Carbonless NCR options
- Colour Paper Sequence options
- Minimum Order ONLY 2 Pads or Books
Easy UPGRADE Options Available:
- NCR Books — Perforated, Stapled & Tape-Bound, with White Card Covers for Ruggedness and enhanced Durability
- Sequential Numbering in Black or Red ink — for easy tracking
- Attached Hinged Writing Shield — no lost writing Shields!
- Drill Holes (2 or 4) — OPTIONAL
Manufacturing & FREE Delivery Time:
- CVI FORMS: 5-6 working days
- CVI PADS: 5-6 working days
- CVI BOOKS: 7-8 working days for orders of 2-49 Books
- CVI BOOKS: 10-12 working days for orders of 50-100 Books
- Express* Turnaround available on SETS & PADS only
- FREE delivery** on first box only
- UK & Ireland coverage, including Jersey & Guernsey
- Part Order capability for larger quantities
*EXPRESS Turnaround is applicable to smaller quantities only; Higher quantities we'll supply a "Part Order" of the 'NEC4' CVI within the reduced time frame and then send on the remainder within the week.
** GB, N.Ireland, Republic of Ireland — 1 x 30kg box ONLY. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, ISLANDS & EUROPE WILL INCUR A SMALL SURCHARGE. Usually printed & delivered within one week or sooner, however higher quantities (particularly of staple bound & perforated Books) may take a few days longer which we'll advise. If you need something sooner ask us nicely and we'll try our best to help!
A: A CVI (Confirmation of Verbal Instruction) records an oral site instruction in writing so it becomes contractually valid if not disputed within the period set by JCT or NEC contracts. This prevents misunderstandings, speeds progress and creates an audit trail for variations.
A: Main contractors, subcontractors, contract administrators, architects, quantity surveyors and site managers rely on CVI Pads or Books to confirm on-site changes quickly, especially on building, civil engineering and fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland.
A: Order loose NCR Sets, glued Pads of 50 sets or rugged stapled-and-perforated Books. All CVI forms are printed full colour on A4 or handy A5 sizes using durable 78gsm carbonless paper.
A: Choose Duplicate (white/yellow), Triplicate (white/yellow/pink) or 4-part (white/blue/yellow/pink) sets. A single-part 120gsm white bond option is also available for archive copies.
A: Yes — upload your logo and company details and receive a full-colour PDF proof at no extra artwork cost, so every CVI Pad or Book projects a professional image.
A: Every CVI Pad or Book contains 50 carbonless sets as standard, giving site teams ample forms before re-ordering.
A: You can order as few as two Pads or Books, keeping printed CVI Forms affordable for sole-trader builders and large contractors alike.
A: Lead-times: CVI Sets and Pads 5–6 working days; Books 7–8 days for 2–49 or 10–12 days for 50–100. One 30kg parcel ships free nationwide; Scottish Highlands, Off-shore Islands or extra parcels incur a small surcharge.
A: Key fields include project name, date, CVI number, full wording of the verbal instruction, drawing or photo references, issuer’s and recipient’s names, and both signatures — giving a clear, time-stamped record.
A: Issue a CVI when a quick decision is required on site (e.g., minor variation or safety matter). The contractor confirms the oral instruction in writing within seven days; if the contract administrator does not dissent, it gains full effect.
A: TradePrintingUK.com is one of the best options for this specific region as we our factory is based in Northern Ireland.
Shipping: We offer FREE Delivery to the majority of the UK and Ireland, including the Republic of Ireland.
Logistics: We use reliable couriers like DPD, Royal Mail, Parcelforce and UPS, rather than budget services like EVRI.
Best For: General business stationery (NCR forms, flyers, pull-up roller banners, printed envelopes, mass offering for Catholic Church) where you want to avoid high surcharges for NI/ROI.
What features are on Confirmation of Verbal Instruction forms?
Features include:
- Confirmation of Verbal Instruction heading
- Company's name & address
- Date
- Job No
- Site Instructions with big area for description
- Drawing & Sketch attached tick boxes
- Photos taken on-site with tick boxes
- Client Signature panel
- Company Signature panel
- Sequential Numbering process is optional
Ideally, CVI forms should only be used for minor variations.
They can be a useful tool to speed up construction site progress, but given the widespread proliferation of smart phones, there surely can be extremely few occasions where a written instruction cannot be issued immediately via e-mail.
This can generally be done within minutes of giving a verbal instruction to the contractor on site. I suspect it is a matter of time before the JCT remove the CVI procedure from its contracts.
How should a CVI be drafted?
When drafting a CVI, as a minimum it should ideally:
- Include a heading of “Confirmation of Verbal Instruction”
- State when and where the verbal instruction is given
- Provide full details of the verbal instruction
- Identify who gave the instruction and to whom it was given
What optional extras are available if I printed these forms with you?
Optional Extras that TradePrintingUK.com have available for enhanced usability are:
✓Attached Hinged Writing Shield (aka 'Wrapover Shield') are a permanently attached White Card option, that you place under the NCR Set you're writing on to prevent the next Set down replicating the current document too. It's convenience of being attached makes sure it doesn't get lost or fall out, unlike a standard inserted writing shield.
✓Drill Holes (either 2 or 4 Holes are available at A4 size) facilitate easy filing and organisation of each report for future reference.
✓Flexible Quantities whether you’re a small construction business or a large enterprise, we’ve got you covered as our Daily Reports are available in various print quantities, starting from just 2 Pads or Books (with 50 NCR Sets in each), catering to UK or Irish building businesses of all sizes.
These print options are designed to enhance the usability of the reports, making them an indispensable tool for your UK or Irish company.
Where can I buy CVI forms?
TradePrintingUK.com, a renowned industry expert, offers high-quality, A4 sized, carbonless NCR Pads and Books for your CVI needs.
These can be personalised with your company’s logo and details, enhancing your professional image while ensuring consistency across all your documentation.
Their Carbonless NCR forms are affordable, durable. Coming with a variety of optional extras available, you have found the perfect form for your business.
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