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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES

-Work overtime to catch-up with the schedule

and programs.
I. MOBILIZATION
• Insufficient manpower deployed in the project -Throughly review/check PERT/CPM and
site. schedule then make the necessary
adjustment on the number of manpower and
• Inadequate equipment deployed in the project equipment to avoid delay.
site.
-Impose penalty if necessary.

-Review/Check the flow and the acquisition

of supply by the contractor, if found
inadequate, require the contractor to make
the necessary adjustment to catch up
with the requirement.
3. Lack/Inadequate supply of construction -Review the financial status of the contractor
materials.
-If possible proritize construction activities
based on the availability of the materials.
-Impose penalty if necessary.
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I.MOBILIZATION
-Require the contractor to strictly
4. Inadequate/lack of testing equipment follow the requirement of the contract.
on the project site.
-Conduct briefing and trained contractors
personnel on the necessity of these
5. Inadequate/lack of safety measures and
as part of the contract.
signboards including Personal Protective
Equipment of workers on the project site.
-Provide/set-up guidelines and procedures
for immediate Implementation of the
6. Improper disposal of waste materials contractor.
and debris within the project site.
-Imposed penalty if necessary.
7. Lack of the necessary permit and
clearances from local officials.

PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
II. EARTHWORKS
ITEM 800-CLEARING AND GRUBBING
ITEM 801-REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND
OBSTRUCTIONS
1. Presence of underground utilities such
as power lines, PLDT, existing MWSS lines.
2. Presence of underneath existing
structure such as existing footing
foundation.
3.Cut-off elevation not clearly established.
CORRECTIVE ACTION/
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Verify plan if the structure to be
constructed will be directly affected
by the underground utilities.
-Report/coordinate to proper authorities
for removal and or relocation.
-Check construction schedule and prepare
necessary adjustment in the contract
duration or prepare revised PERT/CPM
incorporating said encountered problem.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS REMEDIAL MEASURES

-Review/checked plan as against field

ITEM 802: EXCAVATION
measurement and make the necessary
ITEM 803: STRUCTURE EXCAVATION corrections and adjustments.
• Non conformance to the
-Don’t allow the contractor to continue
requirements for lines, grades, dimension
the work unless otherwise said defect
and elevations. had been corrected.

-Strictly enforced shoring and bracing

bracing requirements to avoid accident.
2. Non conformance to the excavation
-Issue instruction/directive to the
support system for major excavation
contractor regarding said defects.
works.
-Imposed penalty if necessary.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Conduct visual inspection to determine
actual classification of soil, recommend
removal and disposal of unsuitable
ITEM 804- EMBANKMENT materials and replaced with suitable
1. Presence of unsuitable materials. materials in accordance with
specifications.

-Conduct inspection and require the

2. Non-conformance with the required contractor to comply with requirements.
thickness of gravel filling.
-Conduct compaction test until the
3. Non-conformance to the required materials reached the require density.
density of compaction.
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REMEDIAL MEASURES

III. TERMITE CONTROL AND WOOD PRESERVATION

ITEM 1000.3.1-SOIL POISONING

ITEM 1000.3.3-WOOD PRESERVATION
-Verify and supervised the preparation
1. Non-conformance to the required and mixing of soil poisoning and wood
concentration and rate of application of preservation solution to ensure
the soil poisoning compliance with specifications.
solution and wood protection.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
IV. FOUNDATION WORKS

A. PRE-STRESSED, PRECAST CONCRETE PILES

-Hold delivery and casting, conduct
1. Non-conformance to the required length,
inspection and make the necessary
width, thickness and/or diameter. adjustments.
-Do not allow driving of piles unless
otherwise graduation is clearly marks
2. No-graduation marks on the piles for accuracy of pile
driving records and data.
-Call the attention of the Project
3. Non-conformance to specified splicing Engineer, direct rigger to have the
requirements. splicing on a staggered basis for
cluster piles.
-Removed and replaced.
4. Presence of cracks

PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
B. CAST-IN-PLACE BORED PILES
• Non-conformance to the required level of
excavation.
• Improper disposal of spoils and debris.
3. Non-conformance to the required spacing of Engineer and properly adjust spacing
tie, stiffener bar and spacer.
4. Improper curing of concrete samples.
CORRECTIVE ACTION/
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Monitor and check elevation through
actual measurements.
-Require the Project Engineer to
immediately disposed/spread spoils
before it becomes an obstructions
and delay the project.
-Call the attention of the Project
to meet requirements.
-Require the Materials Engineer to
throughly check and supervised the
curing and handling of samples as this
was critical in the determination of the
actual strength of concrete.
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V. DAMPPROOFING/MOISTURE CONTROL WORKS.

• Non-conformance to the required -Require the contractor to make the
thickness and number of layers of necessary adjustment on the
materials to conforms with
polyethylene materials.
specifications.
2. Non-conformance to the required
thickness and number/layer of
waterproofing materials.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES

VI. CONCRETE WORKS

-Use only on minor works and not as support
A. FORMWORKS to major structures.
1. Formworks has loose knots, splits, cracks and -Removed and replaced if necessary.
other defects. -Instruct Project Engineer not to install unless
otherwise coated with mould oil.
2. Plywood forms not coated with mould oil. -If allowed to install, use only once.
-Immediately call the attention of the Project
Engineer, don’t allow pouring unless
3. Unaligned formworks/non-conformance to require correction had been made as this may affect
the entire structures.
concrete cover.
-Instruct Project Engineer to make the
necessary installation of additional braces
4. Formworks are inadequately supported and and support, never allow pouring as this
was dangerous.
braced.
-Immediately call the attention of the Project
Engineer, reinstall shoring and Bracing as this
was dangerous to both the workers and
5. Premature stripping and shore removal. to the structures.
-Instruct Project Engineer to make the
6. No provision of clean-out/opening at the bottom of necessary corrections.
column and wall formworks.
7. Insufficient concrete/steel spacer for slabs and
beams.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES

-Conduct inspection, clean and apply rust

remover if necessary.
B. STEEL REINFORCEMENTS -Removed and replaced if necessary.
1. Use of corroded and/or dirty rebars.
-Elevate stockpile of rebars above ground
and in rack according to sizes.
-Require the Project Engineer to make the
2. Rebars not securely tied in place. necessary correction and adjustment to
3. Non-compliance with the required conform with the plans and specifications.
spacing of the stirrups.
4. Unaligned rebar installation -Reject works if necessary.
5. No / improperly placed(irregular
spacing) steel dowel bars.
6. Improper splicing.
7. Non-conformance to the required
concrete cover for rebars.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Conduct investigation and in-place testing to
C.CONCRETE determine actual strength.
-If structure failed to meet strength requirement
1. Concrete structure failed to meet the
through in-place testing, refer to Structural
strength requirements as per concrete sample Engineer / Designer to assess extent of
specimens. corrective works.
-Chipped off concrete to determine extent of
2. Appearance of hairline cracks cracks, then apply concrete epoxy.
-Chipped off concrete to removed honeycomb
portion, then apply concrete epoxy prior to
3. Appearance of honeycomb or spalling re-concreting.
-Provide additional shoring and bracing if
concreting is still on going.
-For minor sagging or bulging removed affected
4. Sagging or bulging of concrete. portion and plaster.
-For major bulging, removed and replaced if
necessary.
-Require the Project Engineer to make the
necessary adjustments.
5. Non-conformance to finishing/ plastering
-Removed and replaced plastering works if
requirement. necessary.
-Call the attention of the Materials Engineer to
make the necessary adjustment to conform to
6. Improper curing
standard requirements.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Non-load bearing, 500 psi and load
bearing at 800 psi.
VII. MASONRY WORKS -Removed and replaced all CHB that
1. Non-conformance to the required strength does not conform to the standard
for both non-load bearing and load bearing requirements.
-Conduct visual inspection and field
CHB.
testing.
-Chipped off laid CHB and install
stiffener columns.
-Require the Project Engineer to make
2. Non-provision of lintel beam and stiffener the necessary adjustments.
column. -Reject / removed and replaced if
necessary.
-Require the Project Engineer to make
the necessary adjustments.
3. Non-conformance to the vertical and
-Reject / removed and replaced if
horizontal dowel. necessary.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
VIII. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY WORKS
-Require the Project Engineer to
removed and replaced all undersize
1. Undersize lumber and plywood. materials.

-Require the Project Engineer to make

2. Non-conformance with the required the necessary adjustments.
spacing for ceiling joist, nailers, vertical studs
and horizontal studs.
-Require the Project Engineer to make
the necessary adjustments.
3. Non-conformance to the required species -Reject / removed and replaced if
of lumber. necessary.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
IX. FABRICATED MATERIALS AND HARDWARE
A. DOORS -Require the Project to make the
• Doors are not well fitted to the door necessary adjustments.
frames.
• Door accessories and other hardwares -Conduct frequent inspection and
items were installed not according to verification to monitor fabrication
schedule. prior to installations.
B. WINDOWS
• Windows are not well fitted to the window
-Reject / removed and replaced if
frames. necessary.
• Window accessories and other hardwares
item were installed not according to
schedule.
• Installed doors and windows were not in
accordance with specifications.

PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
X. ROOF FRAMING WORKS
A. STEEL FRAMING
• Use of corroded structural elements.
• Undersize structural steel elements.
• Non-conformance to the required spacing of
purlins and trusses.
• Insufficient welding at critical joint.
B. TIMBER TRUSSES
• Use of low quality, untreated timber materials.
• Undersize timber materials.
• Non-conformance to the required spacing of
purlins and trusses.
CORRECTIVE ACTION/
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Conduct visual inspection, verification and
monitoring of fabrication prior to installation
and erection of steel trusses to ensure
compliance to materials and specifications.
-Require the Project Engineer to make the
necessary adjustment on the materials and
workmanship.
-Reject / removed and replaced if necessary.
-Conduct visual inspection, verification and
monitoring of fabrication prior to installation
of wooden trusses including bolts, nuts and
nails to ensure compliance to materials and
specifications.
-Require the Project Engineer to make the
necessary adjustment on the materials and
workmanship of the structure.
-Reject/removed and replaced if necessary.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
XI. ROOFING WORKS
1. Non-conformance to the required gauge -Removed and replaced.
and length.
-Conduct inspection and monitoring to
2. Non-conformance to the specified ensure compliance with the plans
overlapping( end lap, side lap ). and specifications.
3. Non-conformance to the approved method -Require the Project Engineer to make
the necessary adjustment on the
of fastening and joining.
workmanship.
4. Occurrence of leaks. -Conduct further leak test, provide
5. Non-conformance to the approved silicon sealant.
material requirements such as downspouts, -Reject / removed and replaced if
gutter, flashing and ridge roll. necessary.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
XII. FINISHES
ITEM 1018- CERAMIC TILES
-Conduct inspection, verification and
• Occurrence of cracks on the materials.
monitoring of the materials and
• Uneven laying of tiles. methods of installation to ensure
ITEM 1019- WOOD TILES compliance to specifications.
• Non-conformance to the design lay-out.
• Uneven laying of tiles. -Require/instruct the Project Engineer
to make the necessary adjustment to
ITEM 1021- CEMENT FLOOR FINISH
the materials and workmanship.
• Uneven surface.
• Presence of temperature cracks. -Reject / removed and replaced if
• Weak mixture of fine and course necessary.
aggregate.
-Defer payment of accomplishment
ITEM 1026- PEBBLE WASHOUT FINISH until contractor complied with
• Uneven surface requirements.
• Pebbles are not uniformly distributed.
• Presence of temperature cracks.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
XIII. PAINTING/VARNISHING

-Conduct inspection, verification and

monitoring of painting materials to
ITEM 1032- PAINTING/VARNISHING ensure conformance to specifications.
-Require / instruct the Project Engr.
• Non-application of surface neutralizer.
to make the necessary adjustment to
• Non-conformance to the number of conform with the specifications.
coat/application of paint. -Reject / removed and replaced if
• Occurrence of feeling-off of paint. necessary.
• Non-conformance to the approved brand -Defer payment of accomplishment
until contractor complied with the
and specifications of paint.
requirements.
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REMEDIAL MEASURES

XIV. WATERPROOFING WORKS

-Require / instruct the Project Engr. to

• Non-conformance to the specified make the necessary adjustment to
methods of application. conform with specifications.
• Non-conformance to the specified number
-Defer payment of accomplishment
of coat/layer required. until the contractor complied with
• failure in the leak test. the requirements.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
XV. SANITARY WORKS
-Conduct visual inspection,
verification and monitoring of the
installation of pipes to ensure
compliance to specifications.
-Require Project Engineer to make the
A. ITEM 1002- PLUMBING the necessary adjustment on sanitary
• Clogged pipes works.
• Pipes, fixtures and other sanitary -Require the contractor to rectify
accessories were installed not in defective works and conduct another
test until such time that it passes the
accordance with the plans, e.g. slope,
requirements.
alignment. -Reject / removed and replaced
• Failure to pass the leak test. defective works if necessary.
-Defer payment of accomplishment
until the contractor complied with
the requirements.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
-Reject / removed and replaced defective
materials.
-Conduct visual inspection, verification and
monitoring of the installation of pipes, culvert
B. PIPES CULVERT AND STORM DRAIN
and storm drain to ensure compliance to
• Appearance of cracks on the materials. specifications.
• Inadequate collaring of reinforced concrete. -Require the contractor to rectify defective
• Inadequate bedding materials. works.
• Non-conformance to the required tolerance for -Require the Project Engineer to make the
elevation, slope and alignment. necessary adjustments to conform with
specifications.
-Reject work / removed and replaced if
necessary.

-Require the contractor to rectify the defective

works.
-Conduct visual inspection, verification and
C. MANHOLES, INLETS AND CATCH BASIN monitoring to ensure compliance to
• Non-conformance to the required tolerances for specifications.
elevations and dimensions. -Require the Project Engineer to make the
• Covers and gratings are not well fitted with the necessary adjustments to conform with
specifications.
opening of manholes and catch basin.
-Defer payment of accomplishment until the
contractor complied with the requirements.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES

XVI. ELECTRICAL WORKS

-Reject / removed and replaced defective
materials.
• Pipes not properly installed and laid as per plan -Conduct visual inspections ,verifications and
and schedule. and monitoring of the installations of
• Pipes, hangers, boxes, cable trays not properly electrical pipes, fixtures and accessories to
ensure compliance to specifications.
installed and painted.
-Require contractor to rectify defective works
• Sharp edges of pipes not removed. and conduct another test until such time that
• Over crowded wires in pipes. it passes the requirements.
• Inadequate and under gauge of pull boxes. -Require the Project Engineer to make the
• Non-provisions of black-out and sleeves. necessary adjustments to conform with
• Pipes not properly bended. specifications.
-Reject work / removed and replaced if
• Lighting fixtures, panelboard, circuit breakers, necessary.
etc. not properly installed. -Defer payment of accomplishment until the
• Failure to meager test and load test. contractor complied with the requirements.
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PROBLEMS/COMMON DEFECTS
REMEDIAL MEASURES
XVII. MECHANICAL WORKS
A. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS -Reject / remove and replace
• Airconditioning units, transfer fans, pipes defective materials.
ducts, condenser installed not according -Require the contractor to rectify
to plan. defective works and conduct test until
such time that it passes the
• Defective materials and accessories.
requirements.
• Pipes and ducts not sufficiently braced. -Conduct visual inspection, verifications
• Failed to meet performance test. and monitoring of all materials and
• Leaks on pipes. installation of mechanical works to
B. GENERATOR SET ensure compliance to the required
• Installation of auxiliary piping and control specifications.
-Reject works if necessary.
not according to plan.
-Defer payment of accomplishment until
• Defective and damaged materials. the contractor complied with the
• Pipes not sufficiently braced. requirements.
C. ELEVATORS
1. Improper handling of elevator component
resulting to damage on accessories.