1. Testing & Inspecting QC starts with submittals
Materials and Equipment must be inspected as they are delivered to site
Compared to appropriate PO and submittals
Immediately reject if not to specs
Inspect materials on site to check for weather damage
Mock ups
Establish workmanship standards
Preparatory inspection – ensure all preliminary work done on site

2. Initial inspection at start of work
Looking for workmanship and dimensional requirements met
Daily follow-up to ensure compliance
F17-3
Must make sure all inspections complete before work is covered
Work covered without approval is uncovered at contractor’s expense
If additional work is uncovered per A/E request – if work ok change order written for cost to contractor

3. Independent testing and inspection
Required for
Concrete, roofing, fireproofing, shoring systems, glazing & window walls, soil compaction, post tension cables, structural fab , erection welds, field bolt torques, reinforcing steel, underground utilities
Reports from testing companies go to QC inspectors

4. Prefinal Inspection Conducted by super, owner’s rep, designer rep
Deficiencies are noted on a punch list
Punch list should be small if qc has worked
Once punch list done PM orders final inspection
Provides final check off of punch list

5. ISO 9000
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