1
Q
How would you monitor the quality of work?
A
- Undertake regular site inspections
- Ensure work are to a Code of Practice
- Ensure compliance with materials and workmanship section of specifications
- Include British Standards in the specification
- Review product data sheets
2
Q
What would you look for to ensure materials were of good quality?
A
- Manufacturers details
- CE Marks
- British Standards
- Kitemark
- TRADA Certification
3
Q
How do you ensure good workmanship?
A
- Mock ups and samples
- Good specification (NBS)
4
Q
How is works monitoring different from CA?
A
Development monitoring - you are appointed to oversee a third parties interest
CA - you are a party to the contract and you are appointed to administer the terms of the contract in an unbiased manner
5
Q
How did you advise the client of the implications of the instruction?
A
Via the issuing of written change order, following a design impact assessment
6
Q
What might be undertaken as part of a development monitoring role?
A
- Initial assessment (collateral warranties, consultant/contractor selection)
- Ongoing monitoring of construction, finances, progress, quality, insurance, statutory approvals, design
- PC (should it be awarded?)
- End of Defects (should cert be issued?
7
Q
How do you ensure quality?
A
- Select a competent contractor (PQQ)
- Warranties and guarantees
- Mock up and samples
- Check compliance with specification
8
Q
How can you monitor is a contractor is on programme?
A
- Comparison on work again programme
- Cashflow and expenditure
