Works progress and quality management L1

Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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?

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Question 5

What tools or methods can you use to determine site progress? Can these be used as a measure against the programme?

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Question 6

What would you do if a project is behind schedule? What type of dispute might arise?

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Question 7

What is an extension of time request? How would you deal with one?

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Question 8

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?

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Question 9

Talk me through your understanding of Surveying Safely in relation to works monitoring.

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Question 10

Why is it important to monitor works progress?

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

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.

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

Name 3 of the principles given in McGlinn v Waltham Contractors for inspection work.

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Question 15

Name 3 methods of assessing progress that you could use.

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Question 16

Which of these methods is best suited to a simple single task of short duration i.e. installation of new patio at a house?

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Question 17

Is the critical path useful when monitoring progress?

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Question 18

Name 3 methods of assessing progress that you could use.

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Question 19

Which of these methods is best suited to a simple single task of short duration i.e. installation of new patio at a house?

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Question 20

Is the critical path useful when monitoring progress?

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A

Question 21

BS 8500–2 has two requirements for producers of Ready Mixed Concrete - what are they?

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Question 22

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

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Question 23

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

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Question 24

What is the difference between a CA and Clerk of Works?

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Question 25

On work such as brickwork decoration how can you initially ensure that the quality of the work is going to be satisfactory?

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Question 26

In the case of JCT minor works where the contractors programme is not necessarily as a contract document how do you monitor progress?

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Question 27

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

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Question 28

What are some examples of important documentation required to capture information on progress and quality?

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Question 29

For new build homes what Code could be adopted in relation to construction quality?

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Question 30

Explain the requirements of the New Homes Quality Code.

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Question 31

Who can be a Pre-Completion Inspector?

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Question 32

What does a Pre-Completion Inspection include?

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Question 33

What format does a Pre-Completion Inspection take?

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Question 34

At what stage is a Pre-Completion Inspection carried out?

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