Generalized Technical Work Process (Supervision) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control

(QA/QC) Plan.

Pre-construction phase:

1. Design Review and Approval: Review drawings and specifications per areas and
constructability issues before the contractor issuing to a subcontractor. This is done by
making sure you identify depth, dimensions, product to use, performance requirements,
and etc. Similarly, review relevant specifications (clients and statutory requirements).

2. Material Supply: Check that the material supply to complete the task is correct. That is,
approved materials have been procured by the contractor, factory testing has been
completed, delivery documents are provided, and that the materials are stored properly
(proper housekeeping).

3. Handover: Check that the work site is ready for that specific construction activity to
commence. This means, check that any previous trades are completed and work
correctly. Ensure that previous trades have completed their quality assurance and
quality control (This step is critical). This is crucial because if you tell a trade to start their
work and the previous trade has not completed, you may be liable for contractual claims
if previous works were not completed correctly.

4. Surveyor: Make sure that you verify with the surveyors to mark out the works providing
heights, dimensions, and any additional information from the design.

5. Construction Execution: Once all the checks stated previously are complete,
construction can commence. This will also require detailing any testing and inspection
required depending on the construction methodology and the relevant specifications
(ITPs). When works are completed there will be checks to make sure that any as-built
documents required have been collected (e.g.) survey pickup of conduits, a survey may
also record top of the piles so that these can be provided to the structural steel
fabricators. Additionally, any testing to ensure that the works are being completed
correctly will be conducted, followed by a handover to other trades or commissioning.

Construction phase overview

Project starts

1. Submital phase –Before submitting, a master documents of all planned submissions

must be prepared and issued for approval by the contractor. It is upon this document that
submittals will be tracked. This should be included in the specification. The
 specifications must define the submittal phase along with all other processes. Variety of
documents, mostly product data, samples, shop drawings are submitted for approval
during the submittal phase.

Note: No activity should take place on site unless all submittals applicable to the activity
have been approved.

2. Execution:
i. Civil drawings – include drawings for all earthworks, roads and utilities outside the
building. These drawings must be submitted first before earthworks begins.
ii. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing must be checked before
pouring the slab (ensure electricians and plumbers run all pipes where it needs to
be. This is because after pouring concrete, there will be no going back).
iii. After framing (installing walls and etec), MEP contractors will continue running
sleeves, pipes and conduits in the walls for the different equipments/ devices.
o Mechanical devices may include – location of thermostats, and etc.
o Electrical devices may include – Light switches, and etc.
o Plumbing may include – any pipes feeding sinks, toilets, drinking fountains,
and etc.

Note: if this step is complete, the contractor should call for inwall inspection.

iv. As the contractor starts closing the walls, MEP contractor will transition to the
ceiling where they will continue to run conduits. This can be done in parallel with
step (iii)

Note: Before closing the ceiling, the contractor should call for an inspection.

Furthermore, the building must be protected from any elements (rain, sun and etc.) before
starting with the finishing items – Building envelop must be in place. Moreover, As the
building inside progresses the contractor will be working with a mechanical and electrical
contractor to get the HVAC systems started up (to control the building for temperature and
humidity).

v. Once the building envelop is complete, the contractor can move to the finishing
phase. That is, painting, door installations, hardware, case works (cupboards for
instance, kitchens, rooms, bathrooms, and etc)
vi. Exterior activities can take place in parallel as the building interior progress.
• Kerbing, gutters, sidewalks, asphalt/brick paving, irrigation, fencing and
landscaping.
vii. Last activity from MEP
 • Handover and commissioning. This step ensures that all equipments
works and that the building will operate as intended. These include
programming of automated systems

After final inspection, call the building inspector to ensure that the building
meets all the applicable codes and safety requirements before moving to the
occupancy permit phase. Prior to the city issuing an occupancy
permit/certificate, architect or design team must provide a completion letter
and other documentation to the city or the client who will send to the
city/municipality . This letter must state that they have approved the status of
the projet, include punch list (list of incomplete or non-conforming works). The
architect or the client send this letter to the city council or the construction
team requesting for an occupancy permit. Occupancy permit is a separate
mission or scope, it could have been paid for in the initial permit fee or you may
pay for it at the end of the project).

viii. Closeout package – owner manuals, and maintenance data, training owner/
facility team to operate the building.

Content of an ITP

Inspection and test plan (ITPs) documents all inspections to be completed for a given
construction activity. ITPs need to cover each construction activity identified in the work
breakdown structure. ITPs should be available before any work commences. ITPs are critical
for also paying the contractor for the work done.

1. Test activity – The contractor needs to provide the description of the work to be
inspected and tested (e.g. Survey set-out, excavation and etc.)
2. Relevant specifications – This informs in accordance with which standard is that
activity being carried out. (e.g.) NF specifies that for an electrical conduit excavations,
a 500 mm cover must be attained (state the clause not the whole standard)
3. Test method – Method used to complete inspection (e.g.) To verify the trench depth,
a tape measure was used or e.g. visual inspection.
4. Timing/frequency – This specifies when the inspection must be carried out and how
many times (e.g.) every 100 m; everyday; at 10% completion and etc.
5. Responsible – The project manager shall nominate all relevant authorities that need
to have inspected and approved the activity.
When should a contractor call for an inspection ?

1. Footing and foundation

2. External Civil works
• Water Service Inspection, Sewer Service Inspection, Gas Inspection, : This
inspection is required for each underground lateral installed. This inspection must
be conducted prior to back filling. Also, for water supply, ensure back-flow device
are installed to prevent contamination of the city’s water supply.
3. Under slab electrical plumbing (also known as rough-ins)
4. Framing inspection (e.g. Steel, word and etc.)
5. Inwall rough-ins (sleeves)
• Plumbing Systems: Check for proper installation of pipes, drains, fixtures, and
valves. Ensure all connections are secure and leak-free.
• Electrical Systems: Verify that wiring, circuits, switches, and outlets are correctly
installed and properly labelled.
• HVAC Systems: Inspect the installation of ductwork, vents, fans, and condensing
units. Test the functionality of heating and cooling systems
6. Electric Service: This inspection is usually performed at the rough-in stage when all
other rough-in inspections are performed and once the panel, meter base, secondary
wiring, grounding wire and grounding electrode are installed. Passing services will be
turned over to the appropriate service provider for a meter set. The contractor will be
informed of all services that fail inspection and will be responsible for scheduling
follow up inspections in order to get a permanent meter set by the utility provider. The
utility provider will not set a permanent electric meter without notice from the
concessionaires.
7. Above ceiling services
8. Final inspection (Plumbing, electrical and etc.)