QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY

CONTROL IN THE CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT

Construction industry developed with lot of ups and downs during the years.
Initiallythewholeconstructionmaysmallorbigprojectsarecontrolledbyone
asiteengineerinallaspectssuchasfiledexecution,procurement,manpower
management,accounts,store,electrical,plumbing,etc.,

Inthepastexperience,wedevelopedourcarrierinsuchmanner.Before1995
exactlymaybemuchbefore,ingiantcompaniestherewillbeanengineerwho
willtakecareofqualityandsafety.Thosepersonhavingsomelittlebitideain
materialtestingandsafety.Inmostofthecountries,safetystillunderimproving
stageonly.Alsoqualitymeanstestingmaterialandfieldtest.Thistrendhasbeen
changedduetoglobalizationinparticularlythesuddengrowthofconstruction
industrywheretheyarelookingofISOs.Forexamplemegahighwaysandbridge
projects,powerplant,largescaleinfrastructuredevelopment.

There is no much botheration about the material quality, inspection process,

field testing earlier and everyone running behind the progress. Due to global
trend, ISO and employer/client requirements, the construction companies
deployedqualityteaminthemajorprojectswhichconsistsofaqualitymanager
assistedbyqualityengineersandinspectors.

Basicallyqualitycontroldepartmentmonitorthreedifferentareaintheprojects
suchas:

Qualityassurance
Qualitycontrol
Testing

As described earlier, the certain and huge requirement of quality engineers

resultedacuteshortfallofthequalityengineersintheconstructionduetothe
rapidgrowthoftheconstructionindustry,theengineersstartedsearchingjob
withoutproperexperienceandclearthoughtsnotonlyinthequalitycontrolalso
inotherarea.Eventheconstructioncompaniesarestartedhiringpeoplejust
likethat.Sincethereisnosuchexperttoshortlistthecandidateandtrainthem.

Whatistheneedforqualitycontroldepartment?

Modern construction requires the engineers to put lot of dedication and

pressuretocompletetheprojectwithinthespecified/agreedtimetoavoidthe
EOTandLD.Thisresultingtheworkhasbeingcarriedoutwithpoorfinishing,
substandard materials, inadequate planning, drawing, etc., even after close

supervision by the consultant/engineer/client. Also due to the global

requirement,itbecomenecessarytoassignasetofengineerstolookafterthe
quality of the construction in all manner to deliver the end product to the
highestquality.Alsothecompanymanagementnowadaysmoreinterestedto
keeptheirnameintheindustryandmaintainISOstandards.Sothat,theycan
proudlysaytheyaremaintainingthestandardsanditisnotonlykeepingtheir
namesalsoeventuallyhelpstomakebusiness.

Thequalitycontrolteamwillworkunderqualitymanagerandtheteamwillbe
directlyreporttotheprojectdirectororcompanyhighermanagementasper
thecompanypolicy.Theorganisationchartwillbedevelopedaccordingly.

QualityAssurance:

Qualityassuranceisasetofpreconstructiondocumentswhichwilldemonstrate
totheclient/consultantthecontractorplanhowtheywillensurethequalityof
productinstagebystageandhowtheywilladdressthenonconfirmingproduct.
This will provide a clear picture to the client about the quality policy of the
contractorandalsohowthecontractorkeepingthethingstransparentwiththe
client.

Thequalityassurancedocumentsconsistofthefollowingbutnotlimitedto:

ProjectQualityPlanPQP
MethodStatement/Methodology
InspectionandTestPlanITP
Checklist
RiskAssessment/JobSafetyAnalysis
Subcontractor/supplierprequalificationprocess
Materialapprovalprocess
Audits
Training

Project Quality Plan is preconstruction document which will describe the

contractors objective on quality, quality policy, documentation management
(generation/storage/retrieval),procurementprocess,planning,controlonnon
confirmingproducts,controloncalibrationofmeasuringequipment,auditplan
and calendar, training needs, formats, etc., it will act as part of contract
documentsubjecttotheconditionsofcontract.

Method Statement/Methodology is operative documents which is been

prepared prior to start any activity by considering the approval time with
intendedactualtimeofstart.Thisdocumentshouldbepreparedbyconsidering
bestconstructionpracticeincongestionwithapplicableinternalstandardsand
contract specification. The best way to prepare the method statement is it
shouldrepresentberealistictotheactualconstructionwiththeagreementof
client.Theworkprocedurewhichispartofthedocumenttoelaboratethestep
bystepproceduresalongwithsimplesketchtoexplainthedetailsofworktobe
carriedouralongwithinspectionrequirements.

Thisdocumentconsistof

Objective
Scopeofwork
Referencedocuments
Referencedrawing
Manpowerandmaterials
Equipments
Rolesandresponsibilities
Workprocedure
Inspectionandtestrequirements
Safetyanalysis
Drawingsandphotographs
Thismethodstatementwillbepreparedbythesiteconstructionteamanditis
an live document if any changes during the period of construction, it will be
updatedtimetotimewiththeapprovalofclient.

InspectionandTestPlanpopularlyknownasITPwhichbeenpreparedforstage
of inspection along with reference document, frequency of inspection,
acceptance criteria, responsible for inspection, contactor and client
hold/witness/reviewpoints.

Thisinspectionpointshouldstartrightfromdrawingapprovaltotilltheendof
activityinallrespect.Itisveryimportantdocumentasonceitisapproved,both
contractorandclienttoproceedworkaccordingtotheITP.Thisdocumentwill
bepreparedbythequalitycontroldepartmentwiththeconcernofexecution
team.

Checklististhedocumentispreparedinaformatwithbulletcheckpointswhich
is performed during the time of inspection. This will give the clarity of the

inspection and give the quick attention to the both contractor and client
inspectorwhethertheITPidentifiedpointshavebeenattendedornot.These
checklistwillbeattachedwiththeinspectionrequestasfinalcloseout.

TheRequestForInspection(RFI)orInspectionRequest(IR)shouldcompulsorily
carrythechecklist,drawings,necessaryapprovalsheets,anyfieldsketchand
supportivephotographsifrequired.
RiskAssessment/JobSafetyAnalysisdocumentsnormallyidentifiesthecritical
activity, hazards identifications and its corrective measures to bring down to
withinallowablelimitalongwiththeresponsibleperson.GenerallytheseRA/JSA
willbepreparedbythesafetyofficerandsomeclientrequiresthisdocuments
shouldbepreparedbytheconstructionteamwhoisexpertinthejobandwell
knownitisriskfactors.

Howeverinboththecases,thiswillbeanalysedbybothconstructionandsafety
team to verify whether all the hazards have identified and proper control
measures has been considered to subside. These document also should be
approvedbytheclientpriortostarttheactivity.Thisdocumentwillplaymajor
roleontakingworkpermits.

Subcontractor/supplierprequalificationprocessistoshortlistthesupplieror
subcontractor according to the project specification and contractual
requirements.Thecontractorshouldperformnecessarythroughinvestigation
abouttheagencyforfinancialstability,timelysupply,qualityofproduct,service,
warranty,etc.,

Theprequalificationdocumentsshouldcontainnotlimitedto:

Companyprofile
Companyqualitypolicy
ISOcertifications
Necessarypermits&legaldocuments
Pastexperience
Manpower,plantandequipmentdetails
Previousapprovals
Listofprojectexecuted
Safetypolicy
Photographs

Thecompileddocumentshouldbeenclosedwithcontractorscommercialand
technical evaluation for submission of approval. This document should be
prepared in advance by considering the review period along with material
approvalprocessingandactualtimeofstartofactivity.

Material approval process will be carried out prior to start the activity after
gettingapprovalfortheproposedsupplier.Thisdocumentshouldbeprepared
andsubmittedforapprovalwellinadvancebyconsideringtheleadtimeand
reviewtime.Thematerialapprovalconsistofbutnotlimitedto

Companyprofile
ISOcertificationofproduct
Commercialapproval
Materialcatalogue
Materialtechnicaldatasheet
Materialsafetydatasheet
Methodology
Testcertificates
Approvalfromthesourceofmaterial
Materialpreviousapprovals
Previousprojectandclientdetails
Samples

The material approval process will include mockup and previous project site
visitdependingupontypeofmaterials.

Auditsistheimportantpartnowadaysintheconstructionindustry.Thereare
twoaudits.OneisinternalauditwhichwillbeconductedbyinternalQAteamto
verify the project documentations, approved drawing status, actual work
executionaspertheagreedcontractandspecifications,materialprocurement
andhandlingprocess,identifythenonconformanceproductanditscloseout.
Theotheroneexternalauditmaybeconductedbyclientteamtimetotimeor
thirdpartyauditteamtoretainISOcertifications.

Auditorwillconductopenmeetingwiththeprojectteamheadedbytheproject
managerorinchargewithpropernotificationandtheauditorwillexplainthe
scope of audit to the team and their plan. After performing the audit
successfully,theauditorwillconductcloseoutmeetingandexplainhisgeneral
observationonhisaudit.

TheauditorwillpreparethedetailedauditreportandsentittoMRMandproject
directoralongwithanyobservationorNCRidentified.

Before conducting the audit, the auditor will prepare checklist in connection
withthescopeofwork,projectspecificationandprojectqualityplan.

Trainingneedswillbeidentifiedbythequalitycontrolteamatsitewhenthey
foundtheexecutionteamisnotcapableofcarryingoutthejobasperspecified
manner.Qualityassuranceteamalsowillidentifythespecialtrainingneedwith
respecttotheprojectrequirementsuchasoperationaltraining,anyspecialtype
ofmaterialorproductbeingused.

QualityControl:

A team of engineers formed within project team headed by quality control

managerorengineerwithinspectorstomonitorthewholeprojectandassistthe
siteengineersoninspectionofthedailyworkandensurethequalityoftheend
product.

Conducting daily inspection and coordinate with the site team and
consultantrepresentativeondaytodaysiteinspections.
Monitor the daily work and report the nonconformed product and
ensurethepropercloseout.
Identifythetrainingneedsofworkingpersonal.
Verifytheavailabilityofupdatedapproveddrawingsatsiteandrevokeof
anyunauthoriseddrawings.
Preparethesiteforauditing.
Recordthestagebystageoftheconstructionthroughphotographs.
Coordinatewiththesiteengineerstoimprovethequalityandprogressof
theproject.
Prepare the inspection request along with all necessary supportive
documentsandsubmittheinspectionscheduletotheconsultantasper
theagreedtime.
Discusswiththeconsultant/clientrepresentativeforanyclarification.
Conduct internal material inspection once received the material and
initiateclientinspectionaftersatisfactoryreview.

Materialtesting:

Testing is basically part of quality control, due to the emerging projects and
project specification requirements it become necessary to engage a separate
bodyforconductingfieldtestingwithintheprojects.Thesefieldtestingwillbe
conducted by a accredited laboratory with necessary certification. The
laboratory may function from onsite or offsite. The tests includes destructive
andnondestructivetestsonconcreteandconstructionmaterialtests,thefew
majortestsarehereunder:

Cement:

Physicaltest:
Consistency
Initialandfinalsettingtime
Fineness
Soundness
Compressivestrength
Chemicaltest

Water:

WaterwillbetestedforsuitabilityforRCCconstructionpurposewhichincludes
dissolvedsolids,chloride&sulphatecontent,pHvalue,etc.,

Aggregates

Physicaltest:

Gradation
AggregateImpactValueorLosAngelesAbrasionValue
FlakinessandElongationIndex
Magnesiumsulphatesoundnesstest
Crushingvalue
Petrographyanalysis
Alkalineresistivity
Chemicalanalysissuchasdissolvedsolids,chloride&sulphatecontent,etc.,

Soils:

Grainsizeanalysis
Atterbergslimit(plasticityindex)

 Acidsolubleorwatersolublechlorideandsulphatecontent
Proctertest
CBR
Resistivity
Coefficientandinternalfriction

Bitumen:

Penetrationtest
Flashandfirepoint
Softeningpoint
Ductility
Extractiontest
Marshallstabilityandhardness,etc.,

Concrete:

Cubecompressionstrength
Slumptest
Yieldtest
Aircontent
Chloridemigration
Rapidchloridepenetration
Waterpermeability
Waterabsorption

Alsopostconcretetestsuchasschematichammertest(reboundhammertest),
ultrasonicpulsevelocitytest,coretest,etc.,

Due to significant shortfall in experts requirement, now a days it become

necessarytoengageathirdpartytoengagethesetest.Alsoitwillbetransparent
totheclientonthequalityofmaterialandworkmanship.

Other field tests also performed in the site such as field density test, nuclear
density test, bentonite solution test, plate load test to analyse the bearing
capacityofthesoil,fieldCBRtest,loadtestonpilesuchasverticalloadtest,
lateralloadtest,pullouttest,pileintegritytest,etc.,

Howtoimprovethequalityatsite:

Evenaftermakingalltheprecautions,assigningaindependentqualitycontrol
departmentstilltheissuesareraisingintheproject.Onceyougothroughissues,
itcanbeclearlyunderstoodthatsomeoftheissuesarerepeated,sometimeit
isduetolackofknowledge,sometimeduetoworkpressure,poorskilledperson,
lackofinterest,etc.,

Ifthatisthecase,thenthequestionarises,howtocontroltheseissues?There
aresomepossibleactionwhichmayreallycontrolalltheseroutineissueslike

Honeycombedconcrete
Workcarriedoutwithoutinspection
Unapprovedmaterialusedatsite
Poorqualityofmaterialusedatsite
Workexecutedwithfailedtestreports
Workexecutedbeyondtolerance
Workdonewithoutsupervision
Poortechnicaldocumentsubmission
Cubetestfailure,etc.,

Thepossiblecontrolmeasures:

Quality induction training should be made compulsory for all the

supervisorystaffsfromforemantoprojectmanagerlevel.Thetraining
should include all general construction practice, contract technical
specification,applicablestandardsandcodes.
The quality induction sticker should be pasted on the all individuals
helmet.
Asmallpacketsizebookletneedtobepreparedbyincludingallthebasic
information like inspection process, concrete requirement, tolerances,
formworkstrikingdays,etc.,
Weekly meeting should done strictly headed by quality manager along
withallsupervisorystaffswheretheprojectmanagermustonlywitness.
Everymonthatleasttwotrainingneedtobeconductedwithspecialiston
theirfield.
Technicaltrainingshouldbeorganisedcasetocasebasiswheneverthe
issueraises.

 Qualityteamshouldcloselycoordinatewiththeconstructionteaminsuch
amannerifthereisanyissueraises,itshouldbeimmediatelycometothe
qualityteamnoticewithouthidinganything.
Updateddrawingstatustobesharedwithalltheengineers.
Alltheclientmeetingandpolicydecisionstofloweddownthelevel
Atleastmonthlyagatheringtobedonewithallsupervisorystaffs
Monthlyawardsystemtobeimplementedbyidentifyingthebestquality
worker.
A separate review team should be formed within the project team to
review all the technical documents, test reports before proceeding for
final submission. This will help to filter the substandard document for
submissionandpreventspoilingofreputationwiththeclient.
A coordinator should be engaged for the site engineers who should be
authorized to interface with technical team, client, and consultant
whenevertheyneedanyclarification.
Anynonconformanceshouldbestrictlyreviewedforseriouscorrective
action and preventive measures. Any repeated nonconformance
performertosendtoheadofficefordiscussionandtraining.Sincethese
nonconformanceaddressedproperlyintheinitialstageitself,itwillbe
avoidedfuture.Normallythemanagementsarenotseriousintheearlier
stage.Whentheclienttakingagainstthepaymentorotherseriousaction,
thenonlytheseniormanagementputtingtheirmind.
TheimportantoneistheQCinspector/engineersshouldhaveatleastfive
yearstypicalconstructionexperience.Normallyinmypastexperiencethe
nonconformance are happening due to lack of knowledge between
engineers,sincesomeoftheprojectsboththesiteengineersandQuality
engineersarefreshorhavingirrelevantknowledge.Inmyknowledgea
goodsiteengineercanperformasagoodQCengineer.
Though third party has been engaged for testing and reporting, the
projectmanagementteamshouldactivelysupervisetheirwork.Mostof
theproject,thepeoplethinkingonceengagedthethirdpartywhyshould
involveintheirwork.Butpleasemindiftheydidanymistakealsoitwill
affectthecontractor.
Periodical auditing is must (at least three months once) to verify the
quality of the construction, documents, drawing, and procurement
process.
Store team should be trained properly for approved material receipt,
materialhandlingstorage.

 All the approved materials and suppliers to be shared with the site
engineersandstoreteamonweeklybasis.Thiswillhelpthemtoavoid
usageofunapprovedmaterials.
Anyspecialtypeofworkorrepairingwork,fulltimesupervisionshouldbe
madecompulsory.
Everyone should be made understand about the consequences of
repeatedworksduetopoorfinishorunapprovedworks.Sinceitwillbe
timeloss,repeatedcost,materialwastageandspoilsthereputation.

Normallyeveryprojecthasthreestages.

InitialMobilizationstage
MiddleProgressstage
FinalCompletionstage

Iftheprojectsuccessfullycompletethemiddlestagewhicheffectiveprogress
stagewherethecontractormakemoneywithhighestprogress,thenthefinal
completionstagewillbeveryeasyandsmooth.Butunfortunatelymostofthe
projectseverelyaffectinthemiddlestageduetotheseminorandmajorquality
issueswhichisnotseriouslyaddressedintheinitialstage.Whenitstarthamper
theprogressofworkandpaymentholds,thenthetopmanagementgetinvolve
toresolvetheissues.Duringthetimetheyarelosingtheconfidenceoftheclient
andrunningbehindthedelaywhicheventuallyaffectingthecashinflowofthe
project.Sinceatthebeginningoftheprojectnooneputanysincereeffortto
stopthesequalityissues.

Soitisgoodtodoitatfirsttimecorrectlyontime.Ofcoursealltheissueshaving
solutionsbutthetimeandmoneydoesmatter.Sincetheconstructionindustry
istheonlyindustrywherealltheexecution,planning,quality,safetyteamsto
worktogethertoachievethegoalofbestprojectcompletedintime.Otherwise
planning, revised schedule, micro level planning, recovery planning, review
meetings,higherlevelmanagementmeetings,mitigationplan,reorganizingthe
structure,changeofstaffs,etc.,etc.,

Therearesomeotheraspecttocontroltheactivitiesthroughchecklistwhich
can be derived items wise. Few of this refer here under. And these control
checklist are to be filled by the Site engineer, QC engineer and client
representative.Anyobservationnoticedshallbeagreedbyallthepartiesand
recorded.

 Controlchecksonconcretelaying
Controlchecksoncubesamplingandtesting
Controlchecksonsteelreinforcement
Controlchecksonshutteringandformwork
Controlchecksonscaffoldingandstaging
Controlchecksonblockwork
Controlchecksonplasteringworks
Controlchecksonpainting
Controlchecksondoorsandwindowsinstallation
Controlchecksontileslaying
Controlchecksonearthfilling
Controlchecksonpipelaying
Controlchecksonpilingworks
Controlchecksonmaterialapprovalsubmission
Controlchecksonprequalificationsubmission

Controlchecksonconcretelaying:

Checkfornecessaryclearanceobtainedforconcreting
Checkfornecessaryinformationprovidedtoclientforconcreteprogram
Checkthepouringareaisclean
Checkthenecessarywalkwaydoneforworkers
Checkthedesignmixofconcreteasperthedrawing
Checkforanynecessaryinsertshavebeenprovided
Checkthetemperatureofconcrete
Checktheslumpofconcrete
Checkthestartingandendingtimeofconcrete
Checktheconcretebeingpouredlayerwise
Checktheadequatearrangementforvibratoranditsworkingcondition
Checkthecompactiondonebyneedlevibratorwithregularinterval
Checktheconcreteispouredcontinuouslywithoutanycoldjoint
Checkthecuringarrangementbeingtakenplace
Checktheconcretefinishedaspertheagreement
Checkandconfirmanytemperaturecontrolmeasurestaken
Necessaryformworkcheckdoneduringthecourseofconcrete
Concretefinishedlevelchecked
Lineandalignmentsareacceptable

Controlchecksoncubesamplingandtesting:
Concretepourhasbeencleared
Cubemouldswerecleanandtidy
Cubemouldsdimensionsarewithintheallowablelimit
Cubemouldswereoiledasrequired
Noofcubemouldsorganizedasrequired
Welltrainedtechnicianreadyforsampling
Allnecessaryaccessoriesarereadysuchastampingrod,trowel
Concretesamplehasbeentakeninthepresenceofauthorities
Requiredconcretesampletakentopreparesetofcubes
Concretemixedproperlypriortofilling
Concretefilledinlayerwiseasperspecification
Concretefinishedandlevelled
Requirednosofconcretecubesamplesweretaken
Anyadditionalcubeswereidentifiedforanyspecialtestingsuchasdurability
Cubesarestoredinawellshadedplace
Curingarrangementshavebeentaken
Demouldingandshiftingofcubestothetankwithin18hrsto36hrs
Anydamagedcubesareidentified/reported
Cubereferenceidprovided
Any additional cubes identified and separated Cube dimensions and
diagonalscheckedbeforetesting
Cubescuringconfirmedtillbeforetesting
Cubetestingmachinecalibrationvalidityverified
Typesofcrackappearedwerereported
Ageoftestingofcubesasperthespecificationrequirement

Controlchecksonsteelreinforcement:

 Steelreinforcementhasconfirmedthespecificationgrade
Reinforcementmaterialinspectiondone
TraceabilityofthematerialalongwithMTCanddeliveryChelanverified
Physical grade identification mark checked with manufacturers
recommendation
Diameterandshape(cutandbendbar)checkedasperdeliverynote/BBS
Steelphysicallyverifiedforcorrosion
Receivedsteelsarewellwithinspecifiedperiodasperspecification
Testingsamplestakenasperspecificationrequirement
Platformarrangement(atleast300mmabovethegroundlevel)has been
madeforstackingthesteelreinforcement
Steelreinforcementascoverasrequired/advised
Templatekeptforidentifyingthematerials
Steelsarestackedbrandwiseanddiameterwise
Test results are confirmed prior to issue of steel reinforcement for
construction
Anyrejectedmaterialsidentifiedandquarantined
Wasteofsteelhasbeenmonitoredandwithinthespecifiedlimit
Checkthedimensionsandnumberoftherebar
Checkthespacingareacceptable
Checkthelaplengthandcurtailmentsareacceptable
Checkthecoverprovidedasperthespecification
Checkextrabaratcutoutopenings
Checktheshearreinforcement
Checkanyadditionalreinforcementnecessarytoprovide
Checktheclearancefromtheclient

Controlchecksonshutteringandformwork


Formworkdesign/drawingapproved
Thicknessofply12mm/18mmconfirmedasperspecification
Necessaryaccessplatformmadeaspertherequirement
Checktheformsareneatandtidy
Checktheplyandframesarefreefromdamages
Identifyanypoor/weekformsaretoberemoved
Anyrequiredtestinghasbeenconductedfortheplywood
Checkthesurveycoordinates
Checkthealignmentandverticality
Checkthedimensionsofformwork
Checkthejointsbetweentheframe
Checkthesupportsandverticality
ChecktheUheadandbaseplateheight
Checkthenecessarylocksprovided
Checkandverifythethirdpartyverificationforformworkifany
Checkanyunwantedholesintheplyarefilled
Checkhousekeepingandcleaning
Checkforanyopening/cutout
Checkthearrangementduringthepourofconcrete
Plumpandalignmentverifiedduringandafterpouringofconcrete
Anywoodengauge/unwantedmaterialsremoved
Checkthenecessaryapproval/permitreceivedfromtheclient
Checkthewalkwaysupportsarenottiedwiththeformwork

Controlchecksonblockwork:
Checktheblockmaterialapproval
Checktheapprovaloflayoutmarking
Checkthedimensionsandbrandnameofblockasperapproval
Checkforthematerialapprovalclearance
Checktheprovisionfordampproofcoarse
Checkforroomsizeandopenings
Checkforverticality,alignment,levelandcorners
Checkforinsertionofwalltie,butterflyjoint,weldmesh,etc.,
Checkthethicknessofmortarjoint(shouldbe10mm)
Check for control joint & expansion joint and beaker rod, polysulphide
sealant
ChecktheadjoiningRCCcolumnsarehacked/hackedasrequired
Checkthemortarmixproportion
Checkthemortarmixsampletakenfortesting
Checkthemullion/pillarintroducedasperthedrawing
Checktherebarformullionfixedwithapprovedchemical
Checkthelinteldimension,rebarinstallationandapprovedgradeofconcrete
Checktheheader/stretcherjoint
Checkforanycavitywallfillingrequirementasperthedrawing
Checkthehollowblocksfilledwithapprovedmaterial
Checkforcuringarrangementsmadeasperthespecificationrequirement
Checkthewetcuringforminimum3days

Controlchecksonplasteringworks
Checktheacceptanceofblockworkpriortoplastering
Check the plastering mix proportion as per the specification
recommendation
Checkthethicknessofplasteringasperspecification(minimum12mm)
Checktherequirementofrushcoat
Checkthenecessarychicken/weldmeshprovidedatjoints/pipes
Checkandconfirmthecoatthicknessofplastering
Checkthematerialshavebeenmixedasperthespecification
Checkfornecessarycubesamplestakenfortesting
Checkthethicknessduringplastering
Checktheverticality/alignmentandlevel
Check the necessary insert materials provided such as mesh, corner bit
(internalandexternal)
Checkandconfirmthedoorsandwindowsopeningasperthedrawing
Checkthecuringarrangementsweretakenaspertherequirement
Checkthesurfacefinishaspertheschedule/specification
Checkanypremixmaterialusedforplasteringanditsapproval
If the premix materials used, check the validity strength requirement
conformitytest

Controlchecksonpainting:
Checkandconfirmtheclearanceofplasteringworkpriortopainting
Checktheacceptabilityofsurfacepreparation
Checkandconfirmthepaintingmaterialasperthespecificationandmaterial
inspectionclearance
Check the validity of paint material and stocking as per manufacturers
recommendation(coolanddryplace)
Checkthecolourcodeofthepaintasperthefinishingschedule/specification
Check the materials have been mixed as per the manufacturers
recommendation
Checktheapplicationofputtyandthickness(WFT/DFT)
Checkthecuringtimeforputtyaspermanufacturersrecommendation
Checkthemixingandapplicationofprimer(WFT/DFT)thickness
Check the necessary curing time maintained as per the manufacturers
recommendation
Check the first coat/middle/top and finish coat material mixing and
application.TheWFT/DFTthicknesstobecheckedandmaintainedasperthe
specificationrequirement
Checktheprotectionofadjacentmaterials/equipmentspriortoexecuting
paintingworks.
Check the workers are wearing necessary PPE as per the manufacturers
recommendation
Checkforhousekeepingandfinalinspection

Controlchecksondoorsandwindowsinstallation:
Checkthematerialapprovalavailability
Checkthedimensionsofdoorsandwindows
Checkthealignmentandverticalityofframeinstallation
Checktheavailabilityofironmongraysandmaterialinspectionapproval
Checkthedoorsandwindowsfixedasperthedrawing
Checkthefreeswingofinstalleddoorsandwindows
Checktheinstallationofironmongrayssuchashinges,doorstop,pushbar,
screws,latchet,handle,doorlock,doorcloser,etc.
Checkthelockcylinderasperthefinishingschedule
Checktheoperationofkeyswiththedoorlock
Checkthegroutingfilledinthedoorifrequiredwithapprovedmaterials
Checkthepaintingcolourcodeofdoorsandwindows
Checkthepaintingthicknessofdoorsandwindows
Check any special identification provided on doors if required such as fire
rating,exit,etc.,
Checkthemasterkeyfunctionality
Handingoverofdoorkeyswithwarranty

Controlchecksontileslaying:
Checktheapprovaloffloorfinish
Checkandconfirmthetilematerialapproval
Checkandconfirmthetilemortarapproval
Checkthenecessarysurfacepreparationmade
Checkthemockuptemplatepreparedandapproved
Checkthetileslaidaspertheapprovedshopdrawing/template
Checkthejointbetweentilesasperthemanufacturersrecommendation
Checktheprovisionofanyspecialadhesivesfortilejoints
Checkthetiletopevenness
Checkthestraightnessoftilejoints
Checkthecolourcodeoftilesaspertheapproval
Checkthedamagesifanyinthetilesandreplace
Checkforanyexpansionjointrequirementsandpreparedasperdrawing
Check for any special requirement on tiles such as chemical resistant,
antiskid,etc.,
Checkthetilesfinishingoncutoutandopeningportion
Checktheinneredge/outeredgetileprovidedacceptable
Checkthelevelandlineofskirting
Checktherequiredcopingdoneontheskirting
Checkthetilejointsarefilledasperthemanufacturersrecommendation

Controlchecksonearthfilling:
Checktheexcavatedlevelacceptance
Checkthefillingareaiscleanedandnecessarycompactiontestperformed
Checkthesuitabilityoffillingmaterialsbytesting
Checkthetestreportconfirmationpriortofilling
Checktheavailabilityofrequiredmaterialforfilling
Checkthelayerthicknessoffillingnot150mmaftercompaction
Checkandverifythecompactionandmoisturecontentofcompactedsurface
Checkthesurfaceuniformityanditisfreefromanyunwantedmaterials
Checkthefinishedsurfacelevelforconfirmation
Checkanyadditionaltestrequiredperformedsuchasplateloadtest,bearing
capacityofsoil
Checknecessaryprotectiongivenforanyadjacentmaterial/equipment
Checknecessarybarricationdonearoundthelocationwithpropersignage
boards
Checktherequiredilluminationprovidedonnight
Checkforanybumpingorundulationidentifiedonthefinishedsurfaceand
sameremovedandreplacewithapprovedmaterials
Checktherequirednumberoftestperformedonthefinishedsurface

Controlchecksonpipelaying:
Checkthesurveypointshavebeenmarkedfromtheapprovedcontrolpoints
Checkwhetheranyobstructionfoundandthesamehasbeenreported
Checkthealignmentanddepthoffoundationaspertheapproveddrawing
Checktheexcavatedsurfaceinspectedandclearedforpipelaying
Checkthebedpreparationasperthedrawingandapprovedmaterialused
forbedding
Checkthelaidpipealignmentasperthecoordinates
Checkthepipesarejointedasperthemanufacturersrecommendation
Checkthegradientslopeprovidedasperthedrawing
Checkthepipesurroundmaterialusedaspertheapproval
Checkthenecessarycompactiontestconductedonthesoilfillasagreedin
themethodstatement
Checkthepipeendsareprotectedtillthecompletionofentirepipenetwork
Checknecessaryleaktest/pressuretestperformed
Checkanyleakidentified/reported/rectifiedpriortobackfilling
Checktheprovisionofanyroutemarkersuchastiles,warningtapes,etc.,

Controlchecksonpilingworks:
Checkthepilelocationandalignmentmarkedfromtheapprovedbenchmark
orreferencepillar
Checkthepilingrigcraneworkingcondition
Check the requirement of liner as per the soil condition and project
specification
Checkforbarricationofworkingarea
Check the depth of empty pile bore and visual inspection to verify any
collapseorwaterseepage
Check the reinforcement diameter, length, size, lapping, guide ring,
stiffeners,helicalreinforcement,etc.,
Checkforanyrequirementofearthingprovided
Checkthereinforcementinstalledintheemptyborewithrequiredcover
Checktheconcretetemperatureandslumpforacceptance
Check the requirement of bentonite washing prior to reinforcement
installation
Checkthetrimmepipeinstalledtillthebottomofpile
Checktheconcretepouredcontinuouslyuntiltheoverflow
Check the trimme pipe minimum 2m insertion during at any time of
concreting
Checktheoverflowedconcreteverifiedwithgoodquality
Checkthepilehasbeencasteduptotherequiredlevelabovethecutofflevel
Checktherequirednumberofcubesamplestakenfortesting
Checktheentirehistoryrecordedinthepilelog
Checkthecubestrengthacceptabilitybeforeconductinganytestingsuchas
verticalloadtest,lateralloadtest,pullouttest,integritytest,etc.,

Controlchecksonmaterialapprovalsubmission:
Checkthevenderprequalification
ChecktheISOcertification
Checkthemanufacturersauthorizationforsupplier
Checkthematerialcatalogue
Checkthematerialdatasheet
Checkthematerialsafetydatasheetincaseofanychemicalcompound
Checkthesuppliersfacilityforstorageofmaterial
Checkthecompliancestatementbetweenthematerialpropertyand
projectspecification
Checkthemateriallatesttestreport
Checkthematerialspreviousapproval
Checkthesampleguaranteecertificationofmaterial
Checktherelevantprojectlist
Checkthesamplesavailability
Checkthematerialstestingfacilityduringtheproduction
Checkthetechnicalandcommercialevaluationofthesupplier
Checktherequirementoffactoryvisit

Controlchecksonprequalificationsubmission:
Checkthecompanyprofile
ChecktheISOcertification
Checkcommercialcertification
Checktheauthorizationofmanufacturer
Checktheequipmentdetails
Checkthemanpowerdetails
Checkthecatalogueofthematerials
Checkthepreviousapprovals
Checktheexperiencecertificateofthesupplier
Checkforcommercialandtechnicalevaluationofthesupplier
Checkthefacilityofthesupplierpremises
Checkthedetailsofthepreviouscompletedprojects
Checkthephotographsofcompletedproject
Checkthecompanyqualityandsafetypolicies