Works progress and quality management Flashcards
What is required to carry out a site inspection and the importance of recording progress of works?
Tell me about your knowledge of the requirements of recording progress?
Tell me about your knowledge of the requirement for quality descriptors as set out in the contract documentation?
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?
What tools or methods can you use to determine site progress?
Can these be used as a measure against the programme?
What would you do if a project is behind schedule?
What type of dispute might arise?
What is an extension of time request?
How would you deal with one?
How would you use the specification to gain an understanding of the works and their quality/finish?
What advice might you give as a result?
Talk me through your understanding of Surveying Safely in relation to works monitoring.
Why is it important to monitor works progress?
Can you give 2 examples of where you would need to have a practical example of the finish required?
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.
When carrying out an inspection of work on site list 3 items preparation you should do?
Name 3 of the principles given in McGlinn v Waltham Contractors for inspection work.
a) The frequency and duration of inspections should be tailored to the nature of the works going on at the site from time to time.
B) Depending on the importance of the particular element or stage of the works, the inspecting professional can instruct the contractor not to cover up the relevant elements of the work until they have been inspected.
c) The mere fact that defective work is carried out and covered up between inspection will not automatically amount to a defence an alleged failure to carry out proper inspections’
d)If the element of the work is important because it is going to be repeated throughout the project, the inspecting professional should inspect early to form a view on the contractors ability to carry out that particular task.
e) Reasonable examination of the works does not require the inspector to go into every matter in detail.
f) The architect does not guarantee that their inspection will reveal or prevent all defective work. It is not appropriate to judge an architects performance by the result achieved.
Name 3 methods of assessing progress that you could use.
Which of these methods is best suited to a simple single task of short duration i.e. installation of new patio at a house?
Is the critical path useful when monitoring progress?
Name 3 methods of assessing progress that you could use.
Which of these methods is best suited to a simple single task of short
duration i.e. installation of new patio at a house?
Is the critical path useful when monitoring progress?
BS 8500–2 has two requirements for producers of Ready Mixed Concrete - what are they?
When reporting to your client on delays to works progress what would you report as being valid reason for the delay?
What legal guidance is there for when building works should be inspected at what frequency and what should be looked at?
What is the difference between a CA and Clerk of Works?
On work such as brickwork decoration how can you initially ensure that the quality of the work is going to be satisfactory?
In the case of JCT minor works where the contractors programme is not necessarily as a contract document how do you monitor progress?
What headings do you use when setting out your progress reports for your clients?
What are some examples of important documentation required to capture information on progress and quality?
For new build homes what Code could be adopted in relation to construction quality?
Explain the requirements of the New Homes Quality Code.
Who can be a Pre-Completion Inspector?
What does a Pre-Completion Inspection include?
What format does a Pre-Completion Inspection take?
At what stage is a Pre-Completion Inspection carried out?
How have you reported on the adequacy of the progress and quality of building works?
How have you carried out an inspection of works being completed on site?
How have you prepared the necessary reports showing progress and quality issues that have arisen?
How have you prepared a report for a client detailing the effects of additional instructions?
How have you reported on an amendment to a specification?
How have you reported on the likely effect on progress?
How have you recorded for in-house / external purposes on the quality of works on site?
How have you reported on rejected works?
What were the reasons for rejecting works in your experience?
How have you compared the progress of construction works against the contract programme?
How have you compared the status of the current gross financial valuation to the original projection or cash flow?
Northfield House – Alteration and refurbishment
I carried out regular site inspections and prepared SIRS which included photographs, recorded the weather conditions, number of operatives on site and progress since the last inspection. I also included any matters arising such as request for information and time slippage due to instructions. I distributed the reports to the client and contractor and retained a copy in the project file.
How did you deem regular site inspections?
Northfield House
Why are photographs important in site visit report?
Northfield House
What is your internal protocol for issuing site visit reports?
Why is this important?
Delme 3 - Refurbishment
During a weekly site visit I reviewed the completed works and checked the materials on site against the contract documents. I noted that the external air conditioning units did not appear to be Blygold treated as specified due to the coastal environment. I requested to see evidence of the delivery documents which confirmed the units were incorrect. I raised the issue with the contractor and the client. The lead time for replacement treated units meant that the project would have overrun.
By raising the issue early, the contractor was able to arrange the
installed units to be treated on site, obtained the Daikin warranty and achieved practical completion on time
How did you go about raising the issue with the contractor?
Delme 3
What impact with this have had on the project?
Delme 3
What impact on quality did treating the air-conditioning have on site?
