Works Progress and Quality Management (Level 2) Flashcards
- How is quality measured?
In comparison to the M&W document and to specification and standards- Data sheets can also help – Inspections as well.
Benchmarking is important.
- How is quality shown or described within the contract documentation?
M&W document
Data Sheets
Specifications
- How can progress be recorded on a project?
Gant charts for visual representation of tasks, progress reporting and milestone tracking.
- What might be the difference between the duties of a contract administrator and a clerk of works?
COW only looks at works progress and quality, the CA looks and administers the whole project.
- Why is it important to record progress?
To keep all parties informed, and to mitigate delays.
- How regularly might site visits be undertaken and why?
I undertake regular site visits fortnightly, however if there are any issues I visit as and when.
- What is the difference between the duties of a contract administrator and someone appointed solely to report on progress and quality?
That would be the CoW- the CA issues instructions/ variations, Notices and certificates.
Suttons Business Park* When you say a large percentage of works had not been completed, explain what those works were.
This was the entrance barriers which were to be completed towards the end of the project.
Suttons Business Park* How frequently did you visit site during the course of the construction works?
It was a 10 week project and I visited fortnightly.
Suttons Business Park* Explain how you reported on both progress and quality.
I took photos when on site and conducted regular progress meetings, took minutes as well.
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* Why was the quality not to the required standard?
It was due to the material change.
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* On what basis were you assessing the quality?
In the schedule of works I specified for aluminium down pipes, the client was informed and was not happy.
