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Stage 5 > Construction
5.5.7
Inspections/tests
5.5.7.1
Confirm the programme and procedures for the architect’s site
visits.
5/SM7
5.5.7.2
Brief site inspection staff about their duties and the procedures
to be followed.
5/SM2
5/SM3
5/SM7
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Visit the site as provided for in the agreement with the client, whether
for periodic checks, predictive checks or spot checks, to observe and
comment on the contractor’s site supervision and examples of work.
5.5.7.3
Prepare an inspection plan which identifies when visits should
be made, and when checks can be made on tests which the
contractor is obliged to make under the Building Contract,
including visits by building control.
CA
5.5.7.4
Keep methodical records of all site visits and results of all tests
witnessed or reported.
Fig. 5/4
Allow adequate time on site to carry out checks properly. Make careful
notes and compile a systematic record of visits. It helps to prepare
checklists relating to the stage of the work. Check that work is being
executed generally in accordance with the provisions of the Building
Contract, in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with
the Health and Safety Plan.
CA
5.5.7.5
Inspect the contractor’s progress measured against the
Construction Programme, and generally inspect goods and
materials delivered to the site.
CA
5.5.7.6
Check the contractor’s quality management performance
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measured against the plan submitted in the contractor’s method
statement.
