Works profress and quality manag

Question 1

What is required to carry out a site inspection and the importance of recording progress of works?

Answer 1

A site inspection should assess quality and progress. Health & safety compliance with regulations and legislation.

Recording progress tracks the project works against the construction program which also aligns with cost forecasts to ensure accurate payment schedules.

Question 2

Tell me about your knowledge of the requirements of recording progress?

Answer 2

I have carried out numerous site inspections in my career to track progress, quality, and compliance.

Question 3

Tell me about your knowledge of the requirements of recording progress?

Answer 3

I have carried out numerous site inspections in my career to track progress, quality, and compliance.

Question 4

Tell me about your knowledge of the requirement for quality descriptors as set out in the contract documentation?

Answer 4

The contract documentation includes a specification describing the materials and workmanship required.

Question 5

Tell me about your understanding of the differences between the duties of a CA and those of a person appointed solely to report on progress and quality issues?

Answer 5

The contract administrator of ministers the contract, set up the contract, issues relevant documents and information, manages payments. A person solely employed to report on progress and quality issues such as a clerk of works, will report to the CA and may be needed on large projects. They provide an independent review of progress and quality.

Question 6

What tools or methods can you use to determine site progress?

Answer 6

Progress reports record progress, a programme analysis with drop line, photos, key stages and issues, variation or RFI schedules, health & safety

Question 7

What tools or methods can you use to determine site progress?

Answer 7

Progress reports record progress, a programme analysis with drop line, photos, key stages and issues, variation or RFI schedules, health & safety

Question 8

What would you do if a project is behind schedule?

Answer 8

Initially, you need to understand the reason it’s behind schedule due to poor performance, quality, labour, or shortage of materials. If it’s materials you could source alternatives, if it’s labour you can supplement, if it’s quality then a review of QA procedures would need to be carried out.

Question 9

What type of dispute could arise?

Answer 9

A contractural dispute.

Question 10

Can you give 2 examples of where you would need to have a practical example of the finish required?

Answer 10

Stone flooring with grout joints, wall or ceiling finishes.

Question 11

There are some elements of work where an inspection on site will not reveal if the specification has been met. Give 2 examples where you may need additional tests how you determine the quality.

Answer 11

below ground drainage or firestopping - pressure test can work with drainage, opening up may be required for fire stopping

Question 12

When carrying out an inspection of work on site list 3 items preparation you should do?

Answer 12

Familiarise yourself with the program, specification, and drawings

Question 13

Name 3 methods of assessing progress that you could use.

Answer 13

Site inspection, progress report, review of prgramme/valuations

Question 14

What is BS 8000?

Answer 14

Covers standards of workmanship

Question 15

When reporting to your client on delays to works progress, what would you report as being valid reason for the delay?

Answer 15

A change in standards or shortage of materials

Question 16

What legal guidance is there for when building works should be inspected, at what frequency and what should be looked at?

Answer 16

CDM Regulations, H&SAW Act, Regulatory reform (fire) Act

Question 17

What headings do you use when setting out your progress reports for your clients?

Answer 17

Apologies, review of previous minutes, photos, programme and key milestones, H&S, site issues, CAIs, Neighbourly matters, QA, AOB, RFIs

Question 18

What are the requirements of the New Homes Quality Code.

Answer 18

• Protects vulnerable customers, prohibits high pressure selling; requires any deposits the customer pays to their builder to be protected.
• Requires the developer to provide all relevant information about the home during the sales process – including its tenure and any future management or service charges – that allows them to make an informed decision about their purchase.
• Sets out requirements for a fair reservation agreement, including a ‘cooling off’ period; and sales contract requirements.
• Allows customers to have a professional carry out a pre-completion inspection of their home on their behalf.
• Specifies that a home must be ‘complete’, preventing builders paying customers to move into an incomplete new home early.
• Requires builders to have an effective after care service in place to deal with any issues or ‘snagging’ problems customers have with their new home; together with a robust complaints process that responds to customers concerns in a timely manner and to their satisfaction, keeping them informed throughout. If a customer is not satisfied with how any complaint they have made has been dealt with, they can refer their complaint to the independent New Homes Ombudsman Service

Question 19

Who can be a Pre-Completion Inspector?

Answer 19

To be considered a suitably qualified inspector you must meet the following criteria: Be a member of a recognized professional association experienced in surveying residential properties (e.g., RICS, RPSA, etc.) Hold relevant and adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance. Only work within their competency.

Question 20

What format does a Pre-Completion Inspection take?

Answer 20

Inspectors must use a standard template. It is a requirement of the Code that those undertaking pre-completion inspections use a standard checklist that has been produced for this purpose. While developers and surveyors can create their own “version” of the checklist – for instance a paper version bearing their company own logo or an electronic version that works with their internal systems – they should not change the content of the template.

Question 21

At what stage is the pre-completion inspection carried out?

Answer 21

The Developer must provide an opportunity for the independent inspector to carry out the inspection from five calendar days after the Notice to Complete has been served. This could be earlier if both the Developer and Customer agree. It is expected that the usual notice period is no less than fourteen calendar days.