Works Progress & Quality Management T085

Question 1

You found some defective work to the roof during the refurbishment of property X. Could you please explain your inspection and reporting of this for the works quality and progress? (Level 2)

Answer 1

The contractor was about a third of the way through the works to refurbish the 4-storey building under a traditional contract using the JCT Standard Building Contract. The works included the replacement of the pitched roof covering in artificial slate. I monitored the works on a regular basis and works were generally progressing well. On site, I noticed that the recently fixed roof battens were too small and did not comply with the contract documents. I also noticed a different type of artificial slate to the specification had been brought to site. A particular colour and style of slate had been specified, following agreement with the client and the planning authority. The contractor?s substitute slate was noticeably different. I followed the contract and RICS guidance notes, making notes and taking photographs of the battens and slates for our records. I informed the contractor on site about the battens and slates; they confirmed that these were incorrect. I informed the contract administrator, who issued a contract administrators instruction to the contractor to rectify both matters. The approach informed the contractor at the earliest opportunity so minimising any potential delay and the contractor confirmed the critical path was unaffected. The approach also demonstrated to the contractor and client that we were diligent in our role and that a record was created if required later.

Question 2

You reported on the effect that a client change for additional work would have on project Y. Please explain how you arrived at the report and its effect on the project? (Level 2 / 3)

Answer 2

1. First, I gained further details. I then quantified the change in accordance with the provisions of the contract, JCT Standard Building Contract. I followed this and the guidance notes to assess the change. 2. The redecoration of an additional internal area, adjacent to the works, was similar in character to the existing contract rates. As the change was prior to the programmed redecoration and the additional area was relatively small, it could be accommodated. 3. I also considered the conditions, quantities and preliminaries, which would not be adversely affected. In liaison with the contractor, they agreed in writing that the additional redecoration was independent of other works and would not impact on the critical path. 4. I reported the increased financial implication using the contract rates and that progress would be unaffected.