Level 1

Question 1

How do you undertake a progress inspection?

Answer 1

Once on site, I make contact with the site manager and walk around the property to see what progress has been made

• Review agaisnt contractors programme
• I record my findings with photos.

Question 2

What else do you record on site when carrying out a progress meeting?

Answer 2

• Weather
• Number of operatives on site
• Materials on site

Question 3

Why do you include a financial report in your progress report? What can it show?

Answer 3

Whether the project is within budget and if not if additional funds are required.

Question 4

whos responsibility is it to report potential delays as early as possible?

Answer 4

the contractors

Question 5

What do you record when inspecting site?

Answer 5

• Progress
• Weather
• Number of operatives
• Identifying any H&S concerns

Question 6

How do you review quality of work on site?

Answer 6

• Checking correct / good materials are being used on site
• Check compliance with the spec;
• Testing required during construction phase
  • Check compliance with the Materials and Workmanship

Question 7

What are quality descriptors?

Answer 7

• Detail the standards the contractor should adhere to. For example using british standards and ensuring the manufactureres recommendations.

Question 8

How do you ensure quality?

Answer 8

• Select a competent contractor;
• Include British Standards in a specification
• Ask for mock-ups/sample areas;
• Check compliance with the spec;
• Check compliance with the Materials and Workmanship
• Warranties and guarantees.