Work Progress & Quality Management

Question 1

How would you monitor the quality of work?

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

What would you look for to ensure materials were of good quality?

Answer 2

• Manufacturers details
• CE Marks
• British Standards
• Kitemark
• TRADA Certification

Question 3

How do you ensure good workmanship?

Answer 3

• Mock ups and samples

- Good specification (NBS)

Question 4

How is works monitoring different from CA?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

How did you advise the client of the implications of the instruction?

Answer 5

Via the issuing of written change order, following a design impact assessment

Question 6

What might be undertaken as part of a development monitoring role?

Answer 6

• 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?

Question 7

How do you ensure quality?

Answer 7

• Select a competent contractor (PQQ)
• Warranties and guarantees
• Mock up and samples
• Check compliance with specification

Question 8

How can you monitor is a contractor is on programme?

Answer 8

• Comparison on work again programme

- Cashflow and expenditure

Question 9

What is a risk register?

Answer 9

A risk register is a tool in risk management and project management. It is used to identify potential risks in a project or an organization, sometimes to fulfill regulatory compliance but mostly to stay on top of potential issues that can derail intended outcomes. The risk register includes all information about each identified risk, such as the nature of that risk, level of risk, who owns it and what are the mitigation measures in place to respond to it.