Works Progress & Quality Management Flashcards
What ways can you record progress on site?
- Undertake site inspections, taking written notes, photographs of the works and comparing the works to the programme.
- Attend progress meetings with the project team.
- Producing progress reports.
- Cost reports provided by QS.
What would be in a progress report?
- Comparison of the extent of works undertaken since the previous inspection.
- Date of the inspection, weather, number of operatives on site.
- Any discrepancies i.e. works not undertaken in accordance with the contract documentation or agreed specifications / manufacturer’s instructions.
- Any health and safety concerns.
- Comments on storage of materials or general site conditions.
What are the responsibilities of a CA regarding monitoring works?
- Ensuring works are in accordance with the contract.
- Addressing any defective works.
- Undertaking on site assessments of contractor’s payment applications.
- Monitoring of costs.
How does the role of a CA differ to that of a Clerk of Works in monitoring works?
- Clerk of works is a site-based role.
- Clerk of works reports to CA/PM.
- Clerk of works advises on H&S matters.
When might the employment of a Clerk of Works be appropriate?
For complex and large projects where constant supervision is required by the employer.
Under which JCT contracts are Clerk of Works applicable to?
- Intermediate Building Contract.
- Standard Building Contract.
Under which JCT contracts can a Clerk of Works issue directions?
Standard Building Contract (limited).
Could you use monthly valuations to report against progress, and if so how does this track progress?
- Yes, the monthly valuations will confirm the extent of works carried out to date and this can be compared to the works carried out at the time of the previous valuation.
- The amount included within the valuation provides a guide in terms of how far off works are from completion when compared to the contract sum, including any additional costs of variations.
- Can be used to track progress of works confirmed by the contractor to be undertaken following the previous progress inspection / meeting.
What is the purpose of recording progress?
- To establish where current status of the works sit in line with the programme.
- To establish if there is likely to be a delay to the completion of the works.
- To have in place accurate records which can be relied upon should a conflict arise.
- To ascertain the validity of a contractor’s claim for payment and to ensure the amount to be certified is correct.
- To check for any non-compliant works.
When should you record delays?
As soon as they become reasonably apparent.
How do you know what quality of finish works need to be to?
The quality of works will be determined by contract documentation and any relevant British Standards, guidance such as that provided by the Lead Sheet Training Academy, Building Regulations, British Standards, manufacturer’s recommendations.
What are the ways in which you can test the quality of a building?
Various forms of testing such as:
- Electrical testing.
- Gas appliance testing.
- Acoustic testing.
- Air tightness testing.
- Comparison to specifications, British Standards, NHBC requirements.
- Slump testing of concrete.
- Flood testing.
Do you know what the NHBC standards are?
The NHBC Standards define the technical requirements and performance standards for the design and construction of new homes and provide guidance on how these can be achieved.
Are the NHBC standards legal standards?
No – they are considered best practice by NHBC.
You mentioned that you issued a schedule of works for the outstanding works at Sefton Avenue. What was included within the schedule of works?
- The works required were decorations to be completed to ceilings and walls, as well as the installation of items were yet to be installed, such as fittings to external walls following the EWI installation.
- In some instances the painting was patchy or the wrong paint colours had been used.
