Works Progress Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is a Clerk of Works?
A quality inspector representing the client’s interests by ensuring that work is carried out to the correct standards, specifications, and regulations.
What responsibilities does a Clerk of Work have?
Undertaking site inspections and producing progress reports about the quality and standards of work completed on-site
Is there any RICS documentation available for Clerk of Work instructions?
Not that I’m aware of.
How do the roles of Contract Administrator and Clerk of Works differ?
The Contract Administrator manages and administers the building contract, the Clerk of Work inspects quality of materials and workmanship on site.
If there were defects present at the end of the construction phase, should these prevent practical completion?
It would depend on the nature and extent of the defect. So only defects that prevent occupation or safe use of the area should prevent practical completion.
What is the purpose of a progress report?
To provide a clear, up-to-date summary of how a project is performing against its planned objectives like time, cost, quality, risks.
How do you determine the frequency of on-site inspections required?
I would aim to coordinate my site inspections with key milestones or phrases detailed in the construction programme.
Summarise your approach to undertaking a site progress inspection?
Prior to inspecting I would review the contract specification and project programme. I would then sign-in with the contractor on site and inspect the site methodically based upon recently completed works or areas where work is currently being undertaken.
Would you use any supportive documentation when undertaking a site progress inspection?
I would take a copy of the construction programme, the contract specification and photographs from the previously undertaken progress inspection.
How would you assess whether works are being completed in line with the client’s timescales?
I would review the works being undertaken on-site against the construction programme.
How would you assess whether works were being undertaken to a quality acceptable to the client?
I would review the works being undertaken on-site against the contract specification.
What are some typical progress meeting agenda items?
What happens once Practical Completion is certified?
Half of the retention amount is released, the defects liability period starts and the contractor’s liability for liquidated damages ends.
What is ‘snagging’?
During your snagging inspection of new build houses, what were some of the defects you found?
How did you record your snags for the new build houses?
I used software called site audit pro which allowed me to take a photo of the snag, assign it to a plot and write a brief description of the snag.
What were some of the key construction stages / elements during the roof and window refurbishment job at IOSH?
Summarise the process of handling snags at the point of practical completion
De minimis or too small to be taken into account.
Why is it important to have a structured approach when undertaking site progress inspections?
To ensure that all relevant inspection areas are covered and consistent reporting is provided to the client.
