QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM

FOR THE

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
RESEARCH BUILDING #2

Quality Management Team:

Vice President: Mike Briselden

Senior Project Manager: Josh Engel

Project Manager: Eli Griggs

Project Manager: John Hearns

Superintendent: Jeff Crouse

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY-------------------------------------3

CONSTRUCTION PHASE------------------------------------.5

QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM FLOWCHART--------------------------.8

EXHIBIT 1 – QC INSPECTION REPORT----------------------------...10

EXHIBIT 2 – QC REPORTS----------------------------------...11

EXHIBIT 3 – QC POINT SYSTEM--------------------------------14

EXHIBIT 4 – QC SPECIAL TOPIC PROGRAM--------------------------15

EXHIBIT 5 – SAMPLE SPECIAL TOPIC PROGRAMS-----------------------16

EXHIBIT 6 – QC PROGRAM CHECKLISTS-------------------------.--..17

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Whiting-Turner Quality Control Program for the UK RB2 project has been created to address all work for
which WT is responsible, including that work performed by WT or Subcontracted to others, from
preconstruction through project turn-over. Delivering this project with the highest possible quality - in
accordance with Contract Documents - is our primary objective. We work endlessly to meet and exceed
customer expectations and the project requirements through comprehensive checklists and inspections
performed by all of our employees through a team-oriented approach.

Objective:
The Whiting-Turner team responsible for this project has adopted an innovative approach to Quality Control in
an effort to meet the challenges of the project and streamline an effective program. We strive to be on the
leading edge of a team-oriented Quality Control initiative that makes its marks in the minds of our clients, the
schedule, in employee training, and is reflective of the mission of Whiting-Turner.

One of the ways this project team plans to meet its Objective is through the development of the Special Topic
Program, which helps educate the staff on a cross-disciplinary basis while ensuring the quality of specific areas
of work. We work to strengthen our expertise in all areas of the construction process by utilizing the
knowledge of every team member, from Assistant Project Engineers to Senior Superintendents. By continuing
to develop our own understanding of the systems of work, we are able to better control the quality of our
subcontractors’ work as well as our own. A summary of the Special Topic Program can be found attached
to this program (Exhibit 4).

This project team takes an innovative approach to Quality Control by designing and utilizing a QC point
system. This point system is meant to enhance the quality of inspections by rewarding people who go above
and beyond what is expected. This encourages the team to develop checklists, alerts, logs, and scope specific
quality control programs for their specific areas of work. It is our belief that Quality Control goes far beyond
policing the work performed by subcontractors. It is for this reason that our point system rewards team
members for Quality Control efforts in all facets of their work including but not limited to daily work inspections,
safety inspections, issue log maintenance, monitoring subcontractor schedules, properly reviewing invoices,
updating cost studies, reviewing reports submitted by 3rd party inspection agencies, etc. A summary of the
QC Point System is attached to this manual (Exhibit 3). Also attached are suggestions on how each
member of the team can enhance the quality of their work.

The Project Team will use VDC technology that fits the project needs to assure quality. For this reason, we
understand that it will be difficult to describe a project’s QC Program without VDC playing a critical role.
Therefore, VDC and the project’s QC Program must be developed in tandem at the outset of the project.

An additional resource is our Corporate Quality Control Team which continues to advance and improve on the
overall Q.C program and which maintains the Corporate Q.C. database. The team includes Brian Ott as the
Corporate Q.C. Officer and is supported by a Corporate Q.C. Advisory Committee and Q.C Division of Work
Leaders/Coordinators. The role of the Corporate Q.C. Advisory Committee is to monitor the overall program
and seek ways to continue to advance and improve on it. The C.Q.C.A.C. also oversees the Division of Work
Leaders/Coordinators. The Division of Work Leaders/Coordinators are responsible for collecting, sorting,
managing and publishing the database of Q.C. Alerts, Q.C. Checklists, Q.C. references and further quality
related information. To help streamline our process, new or improved Q.C. checklists or alerts should be
submitted directly to the Division of Work Leader/Coordinator in charge of the CSI division under which the
checklist/alert falls.

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3rd Party Inspections:

Prior to the start of construction a comprehensive review of the contract documents will be performed to extract
all of the necessary Third Party Inspection requirements, and the local building inspection departments will be
contacted for review of their inspection requirements. Involve the Owner and design team to ensure that all
critical design elements have been reviewed and the appropriate scope can be developed for the 3rd party
inspection agency. A master list of Inspection Requirements will be produced for the project. The individual
charged with the oversight of particular trade packages will also monitor the inspections for the package to
assure their compliance.

Whiting-Turner Company Policy states that it is mandatory that the following items be carefully inspected by
competent experienced independent inspectors:

1. Initial project surveys and controls

2. Structural Earthwork
3. Structural Concrete
4. Structural Steel
5. Structural masonry
6. Anything involved in the structural integrity of the work
7. Pilings, caissons, and similar deep foundation systems
8. Roofing
9. Entire building envelope

If the Owner provides these inspections themselves, or through a 3rd party that is acceptable, as long as we
are satisfied that the inspections are happening correctly and they are performed by competent persons. In all
cases we must be given copies of the inspectors’ reports. Also, depending on the scope of the work, the
inspectors need not necessarily be full time, as long as we are satisfied that they are present enough to satisfy
our objectives.

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Mockups and First Work Inspections: Mock-ups and First Work Inspections will occur in this stage as
planned for during the preconstruction phase. Once under construction you may notice other areas that would
benefit from a Mock-up or First Work Inspection. Implement these during this phase as warranted. (Refer to
Preconstruction Phase: Mock-ups and First Work Inspections for additional information regarding this process).
Consider virtual mock-ups even to the extent of stud placement for better coordination with in-wall services,
especially in complex projects where space is at a premium.

Quality Control Inspections and Reporting:

Whiting-Turner seeks to perform inspections that will have the greatest positive impact on the project. The
goal of these inspections is to assure that work is being performed according to documented standards. We
work to further this goal by taking the following measures:

• Inspections are performed prior to the start of work by way of preconstruction conferences with
subcontractors, scope assessments, and review of safety procedures. Reference Division 1 -
Subcontractor Pre-Award Checklist.
• Random inspections are performed while work is in progress. Reference Exhibit 1 for a copy of the
QC inspection and non-conformance report form.
• Non-Conformance reports are logged and sent to responsible subcontractors for any work that does not
meet document standards. Reference page 7 for a copy of our QC flowchart showing the chain of
events that occur during and after an inspection.
• Follow-up inspections are performed in a timely manner to certify that rework has been completed and
schedule delays are avoided. Reference Exhibit 6 for a table of contents of a list of sample QC
checklists by division.
• Team members are challenged to develop scope specific, customized inspection checklists. The
Project Documents (especially the Specifications) shall be completely reviewed, and all relevant QC
requirements shall be included into such inspection checklists.
• Quality Control efforts are reinforced during weekly team meetings, and bi-weekly progress meetings
provide a forum for trades to raise current quality control issues.

Independent testing and inspection agencies can be hired to perform project surveys; establish initial controls;
and to provide testing and inspection of structural earthwork, piling and caissons, structural concrete, structural
masonry, structural steel, roofing and spray fireproofing. Include other 3rd party inspections agreed upon
during the preconstruction 3rd party inspection coordination meeting.

The Project Team should take every opportunity to communicate its Quality Control Program to the client. Our
Quality Control Program is our best example of our commitment to quality and the value-added service that we
provide to our client. The following are suggested:

• Owner Progress Meetings – dedicate a section of your progress meetings for discussing and
documenting Quality Control
• Monthly Reports – Include a Quality Control section in your monthly reports to the Owner and design
team.
• Project Website – Exhibit portions of the Quality Control program on a Project Website

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Utilizing CMiC to Manage the Project Quality Control Program:

Many of our projects utilize CMiC as our Project Management database. Our Project Quality Control Programs
can be managed by utilizing CMiC. CMiC Manager can assist by streamlining the administrative tasks
necessary in a well-organized and well-managed Quality Control Program. The following is a list of just some
of the tasks that can be made more efficient through the utilization of CMiC:
• QC Inspection Log maintenance
• Safety Inspection Log Maintenance
• QC Non-conformance Log Maintenance
• Summary Log Reporting (Open Non-Com Report Logs, Project Team QC participation Log, Trade
Contractor Participation Logs, etc.)
• Sharing Reports
• Inspection Report / Log Distribution

Through the CMiC Website, CMiC can be utilized to allow other Project Members (owner, design team,
subcontractors, etc.) to access and participate in our Quality Control Program.

Submittals and Material Procurement:

Submittals for all areas of work will be monitored and, once received, reviewed for completeness prior to
submission to the Design Team and Owner for final approval. Whiting-Turner will monitor the entire approval
process for all submittals to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner. The submittal coordinator will
be chosen by the project manager to assist project engineers in maintaining a project master submittal
schedule and log.

All shop drawings, submittals and samples will include the following:
• The Whiting-Turner project number
• Date of submittal
• Submittal number
• Name of subcontractor
• Reference to specification section and/or drawing number
• Any qualifications or deviations from the requirements of the contract documents marked in red ink on
the document

Material procurement will be tracked in conjunction with the submittal process. Once approvals are obtained,
Whiting-Turner will monitor fabrication of all materials and track delivery dates from subcontractors. Upon
delivery to the job site, all materials and equipment will be inspected for conformance with the plans, approved
shop drawings and specifications. Additionally, Whiting-Turner will ensure that each subcontractor provides
adequate protection of materials from the effects of weather.

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Quality Control Coordinator:

Josh Engel, the Quality Control Coordinator for this project, will lead the Quality Control effort and organize
team members into one composite and effective Quality Control Team. It will be the responsibility of the
coordinator to perform the following tasks:

• Track the master non-conformance log to ensure that non-conforming work is being corrected in a
timely manner.
• Log all Quality Control inspection reports monthly and award points to team members for their monthly
QC effort using the QC point system outlined in this manual
• Incorporate the Owner and Design Team into the Quality Control Program to strengthen relationships
with the WT Team
• Coordinate the Special Topic Program by maintaining the special topic schedule and customizing mini
QC Programs with other team members to be presented at weekly meetings.
• Update the Quality Control Manual regularly as new work begins and QC Checklists are created by the
team

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Quality Control Program – Flowchart

Item does Item does not

Conform Team Member Conform
Completes Q.C.
Inspection

Complete WT Log original copy Complete WT Q.C.

Q.C. Inspection in jobsite Q.C. Non-Conformance
Report Binder Report, send to
responsible
subcontractor

Correction is not Re-inspect

Acceptable once item is
corrected by
subcontractor

Correction is
Acceptable
Notify
subcontractor and
set new
Note date of re-inspection and
re-inspection date approval of correction on original
Non-Conformance Report. Mark
as ‘Closed’ on Q.C. Log.

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Subcontractor Award Program:

The most important aspect of this program is to identify non-conformances and have them corrected
expeditiously. Through this effort there may be particular subcontractors that repeatedly demonstrate good
quality work, with either little or no non-conformances. In such instances it is suggested that the project team
incorporate an award system as an incentive to reinforce our commitment to Quality control and acknowledge
the trade’s good efforts. An example of such a program is as follows: These subcontractors may receive a
letter of commendations for their repeated compliance with the standards of quality. The letter will be sent to
the company’s home office executive in charge, and where appropriate cite specific individuals for their efforts
of quality. The individuals/craftsmen working for the company will receive an appropriate project quality control
award. The issuance of these awards could occur at various stages throughout the project.

Safety:
Safety is an integral part of producing a quality project. It is, therefore, of the utmost importance that our project
staff takes a proactive stance on safety issues by ensuring that all subcontractors meet Whiting-Turner’s safety
standards.

We will include on the Quality Inspection Report, when appropriate, a discussion of the safety issues relating to
the quality inspection. An unsafe work environment is a contributing factor to poor workmanship. Moreover, a
clean job site is a job site that produces quality work. We will include in the Quality Inspection Report
instances when subcontractors do not meet Whiting-Turner’s standards of job site cleanliness.

Adherence:
Each subcontractor having responsibility for more than $100,000 of the contract cost shall specifically adhere
to the Quality Control program set forth. Each subcontractor should also acknowledge their responsibilities
under the contract in general and the Quality Control Program specifically. Those subcontractors that fall under
this condition are:

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EXHIBIT 1

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QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT

QC Inspection Number: Date:

Subcontractor:
Scope of work:
Specification Reference: Drawing Reference:
Submittal Reference:
Employee(s):

Detailed description of work and/or material:

Notes and Comments:

Through this inspection, the item was found to be in compliance with the drawings and specifications:

YES NO (NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

Recommended corrections:

Corrections to be made by:

Signature:

Date for re-inspection: Inspector:

Subcontractor notified: (initials)

Distribution
Original: EVAN SCHEFFER
Copy: GREGG ADDISON
TRADE PROJECT MANAGER NAME
TRADE SUPERINTENDENT NAME

Note: Verification of compliance does not remove the responsibility of the trade contractor or sub contractor to
assure total compliance with the project documents. If there are future issues with this area of work, the
trade contractor/subcontractor is fully responsible for the scope of work described within their contract.

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EXHIBIT 2

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SUGGESTED QC REPORTS BY POSITION

Quality Control is most often based on actual field inspections; however, there are many other instances
where employees work to ensure the quality of the project including administrative and safety procedures.
The following is a list of some of the ways that Team Members can control quality in all facets of their work.

Project Engineer Project Manager Superintendent

 Perform a thorough inspection of a specific area of

the jobsite (i.e. steel erection, sediment and erosion
control, underground utilities, etc.).

 Review scope of work and schedule with

subcontractors prior to the start of work.

 Completely review Project Specifications to pull out

all relevant QC requirements and incorporate them into
project customized Inspection Checklists.

 Establish safety guidelines with Subcontractors prior

to the start of work.

 Develop a Quality Control Checklist for a specific

area of work in the field.

 Create QC Alerts for areas of specific QC

importance and/or in areas of particular expertise.

 Diligent follow-up on Non-Conforming QC

Inspections

 Photo documentation to reinforce QC initiative.

 Lead discussions for quality control at team

meetings (Special Topic Program).

 Prepare and lead Pre-installation conferences for

key / critical QC areas of work

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 Properly review submittals.

 Organize, maintain, and update the Issue Log.

 Cross-check the RFI and Bulletin logs with the As-

Built drawings.

 Incorporate QC Program in monthly report to clients

 Involve Project Architect to be active member of

Project QC Team.

 Perform a thorough inspection of a specific area of

the jobsite.

 Prepare and lead Pre-installation conferences for

key / critical QC areas of work

 Review and revise contract drafts completed by

Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

 Update team to-do list, lead Team Meetings, and

review action items with individual Team Members.

 Establish safety guidelines with Subcontractors and

Field Team.

 Perform daily floor opening Safety Inspections

 Perform survey and layout checks to ensure quality

of work by Subcontractors

 Review scope of work and schedule with

Subcontractors prior to the start of work.

 Lead discussions for Quality Control at Team

Meetings (Special Topic Program).

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 Prepare and lead Pre-installation conferences for

key / critical QC areas of work

 Diligent follow-up on Non-Conforming QC

Inspections

 Coordinate and track material delivery to ensure

proper lay down areas and traffic control.

 Maintain a log of safety documentation submitted by

Subcontractors including but not limited to First-Aid
certifications, PPE certifications, OSHA training, and tool
box talks.

 Perform safety orientations to new subcontractors

and ensure that all workers onsite have gone through
proper orientation procedures.

 Perform WT Loss Prevention Checklist Inspections.

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EXHIBIT 3

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SUGGESTED QUALITY CONTROL POINT SYSTEM

The following point system is designed to enhance the quality of inspections and the overall success of the
project.

• Standard QC Report: 1 point

A standard QC Inspection Report is one that requires a team member to do a quick review of a certain
area of the jobsite to ensure the quality of work being performed by a trade contractor. Other instances
of Quality Control that would be equal in point value would be maintaining the issue log, updating
subcontractor cost studies with CMS, or other similar administrative maintenance.

• Inspection Report completed with a Checklist: 2 points

This type of QC report requires a team member to perform a thorough inspection of a particular area of
the jobsite while following specific instructions outlined in a checklist. Many areas of work on this job will
contain inspection sheets with more than one checklist (i.e. steel erection, masonry, flooring, etc.). In
those cases, each checklist will count separately and points will be awarded per checklist completed.
Other instances of Quality Control that would be equal in point value would be such things as
completing a pre-award review with subcontractors, or using checklists to complete subcontractor and
miscellaneous invoices.

• Extensive QC Report: 4 points

These reports go above and beyond a typical jobsite inspection and include such documentation as
photographs, drawings, or other written information in addition to the inspection report and checklist.
Another instance of Quality Control that would be equal in point value might be leading a Quality
Control or Safety site walkthrough to teach the team how to properly inspect a specific area of work
(Part of the special topic program).

• Developing a QC Checklist or a QC Alert: 5 points

This involves a spending a significant amount of time reviewing the drawings and a specific scope for a
particular aspect of the job and then constructing an involved checklist that covers all facets of that
work. This checklist should be posted on the shared drive for other team members to use or reference.
Additionally, this checklist should be used as part of a team discussion during team meetings as part of
the special topic program. When issues are found that warrant alerting the whole company a QC Alert
is generated that describes the concern in detail. After review by the Project Manager and the Group
Manager it will be forwarded to WT’s QC department for distribution throughout the company.

• Developing a system specific QC Program: 10 points

A mini QC Program is developed by a Team Member or a group of team members by creating several
checklists covering a specific area of the project such as concrete. This program should also include
drawings, photographs, or diagrams, allowing any team member to use the QC program to perform
inspections regardless of experience or expertise.

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EXHIBIT 4

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QC SPECIAL TOPIC PROGRAM

Special Topic Program Summary:

This Whiting-Turner Team has established a “Special Topic Program” as part of the overall Quality Control
Program for UK RB2.

Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to educate the staff on a cross-disciplinary basis and allow Team Members to
customize Quality Control Inspection checklists for the different building systems and work areas. Through this
Program, comprehensive and job specific QC Programs are developed; training tools are implemented for
continued training and learning across the Project Team; and teams - not individuals - combine efforts to tackle
QC challenges to achieve excellence on the jobsite.

How it works:
Prior to weekly WT Team Progress Meetings, a member of the team is responsible for preparing a
presentation on a subject of his or her choice, which the QC Coordinator tracks on the special topic schedule.
This topic can be presented in the form of a site inspection, team discussion, or site demonstration depending
on the topic. The presenter is encouraged to use Site Inspection Checklists, details derived from the contract
drawings, relevant construction materials, and other visual aids in order to properly illustrate the material.
Topics range from jobsite safety, Quality Control, site cleanup, and administrative maintenance. Reference
Exhibit 5 for an example topic schedule.

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EXHIBIT 5

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SAMPLE SPECIAL TOPIC PROGRAMS

Topic: Type: Responsible Team Member(s):

W-T Safety: Expectations & Policies Discussion Superintendent

Electrical Systems for the current job Site walk-through Project Manager

Warm or Cold Weather Masonry Discussion Project Engineer

General Liability and Loss Discussion Project Manager

Issue Log Maintenance Discussion Project Engineer

Structural Steel (for the current job) Site walk-through Project Engineer

Site Utilities (for current job) Site walk-through Project Engineer

Union Strike Protection: Two-Gate Discussion Superintendent

Safety relating to tower crane use Discussion or walk-through Superintendent

High Performance Teams Discussion Project Manager

Building Skin (for current job) Site walk-through Project Engineer

Maintaining cost studies Discussion Project Engineer

Concrete System (for current job) Discussion or walk-through Project Engineer

Mechanical Systems (for current job) Site walk-through Project Manager

Processing Subcontractor Invoices Discussion Project Engineer

Survey and Layout Site Demonstration Superintendent

Maintaining Schedule Discussion Project Manager

Updating the As-Builts Discussion Project Engineer

Sediment & Erosion Control Site walk-through Superintendent

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EXHIBIT 6

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QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM CHECKLISTS

VII. Sample Checklists by Division

• Division 1 – General Conditions

o Contracts
o Submittals
o Building Occupancy
• Division 2 – Sitework
o Footing Excavation
o Underground Utilities
• Division 3 – Concrete
o Concrete Placement Inspection
o Structural Concrete Deck
• Division 4 – Masonry
• Division 5 – Metals
o Metal Decking
o Structural Steel
• Division 6 – Wood and Plastics
o Carpentry Inspection
• Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
o Wall Joint & Flashing Installation
o Membrane Roofing
• Division 8 – Doors and Windows
o Glass & Glazing
o Curtain Wall System
• Division 9 – Finishes
o Drywall Inspection
o Carpeting
• Division 10 – Specialties
• Division 11 – Equipment
• Division 12 – Furnishings
• Division 13 – Special Construction
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• Division 14 – Conveying Systems

• Division 15 – Mechanical
o Ductwork Installation
o Piping Systems
• Division 16 – Electrical
o Electrical Work

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01000 - SUBCONTRACTOR PRE-AWARD CHECKLIST

Job Name: _______________________________________________ Job #: _________________

Subcontractor: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Representative(s):____________________________ Phone Number: _______________________
Reviewed by: _______________________________ (in person, telephone, etc.): ______________
Approved by: ____________________________ (Project Manager)
OK NOT OK
Scope O.K. ( ) ( )
Will Execute WT Contract ( ) ( )
Union? (if required) ( ) ( )
Acknowledges Schedule (Notice to Proceed, Submittals, Substantial Completion)
Start work on site:________________ ( ) ( )
Complete submittals: _____________ ( ) ( )
Complete all work: _______________ ( ) ( )
Has Own General Conditions (e.g. cleanup, telephone) ( ) ( )
Acknowledges Proper Documents ( ) ( )
Includes Addenda #: ( ) ( )
Markups O.K. ( ) ( )
Unit Prices O.K. ( ) ( )
Bonds O.K.
Bid Bond ( ) ( )
Performance Bond ( ) ( )
Owner Approval to Award ( ) ( )
DBE / MBE % O.K. ( ) ( )
Acknowledges Project Labor Agreement ( ) ( )
Alternates O.K.
Mandatory Alternates ( ) ( )
Voluntary Alternates ( ) ( )
Questionnaire Responses Complete (if required) ( ) ( )
Price Breakdown ( ) ( )
Tax included and broken down ( ) ( )
Bid Deposit (If Required) ( ) ( )
Labor Rates and Man-hour Information Provided ( ) ( )
Startup Meeting with superintendent scheduled : _____________
Other: ______________________________________________________________
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01300 - SUBMITTALS CHECKLIST

Processing & Submittals

An accurate and fast review of submittals by Whiting-Turner can be critical to our Quality (and Schedule)
Control and, indeed, the total project. An accurate review of dimensions, tolerances, items “by others” etc.,
can minimize or eliminate future field problems and any cost, schedule or quality impact.

For any item of work for which submittals are required, their review and approval is always on its critical path -
therefore, the importance of having submittals reviewed and approved quickly, with “first time approval” being
our goal, is paramount.

The following is a general checklist which can be used to develop an efficient submittal “system” and improve
our processing of submittals.

I. SETTING UP THE PROJECT’S “SUBMITTAL SYSTEM”

1. Read the General and Special Conditions of our Contract to determine how architect and owner want
submittals proceed (NOTE: Our system should be tailored to their needs as well as ours.)

2. Talk to architect and owner and coordinate our numbering system with theirs to minimize confusion when
“tracking” submittals.

3. Determine types (Sepias, Prints), quantities, sizes, etc., of drawings, brochures and samples to be
submitted.

4. Work very hard to have agreement to ultimately obtain the words “approved” or “approved as noted” from
the designers - not some other gibberish. Review architect’s other notations and what they mean - e.g.: may
we proceed if submittal is marked :approved as noted - revise and re-submit?”

5. Review routing of submittals - are all submittals sent to architect or do some go direct to their consultants?

6. Develop a submittal log so you can track each submittal - a personal computer with C.I.P. software is an
excellent tool for this. (See attached sample)

7. Always stamp drawings reviewed by Whiting-Turner. (It is often helpful to have a stamp made which
gives typical project information.)

8. Often it is helpful on large jobs to have submittal-transmittal sheets printed to tailor transmittal to architect
and owner’s needs. (See attached sample) You may want to use an “action” color to differentiate this
from Whiting-Turner’s standard transmittal form.

9. Set up a submittals schedule with each subcontractor to determine when each item will be submitted.
The architect will greatly appreciate this since he knows when items will be coming. This should be done as
soon afterward as possible.

10. Reach agreement with approving authority on the maximum “turn-around time” they will consume for their
review.
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II. REVIEWING SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal format:
- Is the drawing/brochure titled?
- Is the drawing numbered and dated?
- Are the right number of prints/sepias included?
- Is the scale and size of drawing correct?
- Is name of subcontractor/supplier indicated?
- Has the subcontractor reviewed and stamped submittal if work/material is being done by a sub-
subcontractor?

B. Submittal Log-In
- Submittal should be logged in.
- Submittal should be stamped by Whiting-Turner.
- Engineer should initial each drawing/brochure.

C. Submittal Review
- Read all notes and approve or disapprove disclaimers (e.g. “caulking excluded,” etc.)
- Are dimensions shown correct?
- Is there enough tolerance built into dimensions?
- Are items indicated “By Others” correct?
- Are technical specifications referenced (ASTM, AWA)?
- For coordinated drawings (i.e., HVAC), have the appropriate subcontractors (electrical, sprinkler)
reviewed and signed off?
- Review deviations and highlight them to architect, either on drawing itself or on transmittal
- Note on transmittal when you need submittal returned if its review is critical.
- Is information missing or requested? If so, highlight this and specifically ask the architect to provide
the needed information with the returned submittal.

III. COORDINATING SUBMITTALS

1. Decide when submittals are to be coordinated - usually it is best after architect’s review and approval, but
analyze each case.

2. Find out of the owner wants copies of submittals. Any submittal review which generates a change in scope
should be sent to the owner for information and authorization to proceed.

3. One copy of submittal should always be kept in Whiting-Turner’s file.

4. One or more copies should always be given to Whiting-Turner superintendent.

5. Copies of submittals should be given to all affected subcontractors.

6. Important review comments should by highlighted on the transmittal to the subcontractor.

7. Follow up submittals! Call subcontractor to make sure they have received submittal back and confirm
fabrication lead time. (Start the clock ticking.......)

8. Advise the subcontractor clearly what is to be done with returned submittal (proceed with fabrication or
resubmit.)

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QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM EXHIBIT “B”

PRELIMINARY SUBMITTAL LIST

Concrete Additives Concrete Design Mix

Steel Reinforce Placement Structural Steel
Metal Deck Unit Masonry and Mock-up
Hollow Metal Door Bucks Doors
Insulating Fill Roofing
Flashing-Details Storefront
Automatic Entrance Doors Curtain wall
Glass and Glazing Drywall
Metal Siding Loading Dock Equipment
Rolling Metal Doors Acoustical
Railings Skylights
Paint Vinyl Wall Covering
Special Ceilings Floor Tile and Vinyl Base
Ceramic Tile Quarry Tile
Raised Flooring Carpet
Freight Elevator Passenger Elevator
Mail Handling Equipment Sprinkler
Cooling Tower Condensers
Roof Top Fans Make-Up Air Units
Hardware Unit Heaters
Air Handling Units Chillers
Pumps Miscellaneous Equipment
Boilers Fuel Oil Tanks
Heating Coils Vibration Isolation
Automatic Temperature Control Energy Management System
Transformers Motor Control Center
Main Switchboard Electrical Fixtures
Electrical Specialties Emergency Generator
Roof Drains and Pipe Site Storm Water System
Toilet Fixtures Toilet Accessories
Toilet Partitions Hot Water Heater
Sound System Security System
Fire Alarm System Manholes
Lightpoles Flagpoles
Lobby Furnishings Millwork
Waterproofing Dampproofing
Expansion Joints Miscellaneous Metals
Spray Fireproofing Caulking
Joists Precast Concrete
Louvers and Grilles Roof Hatches
Vault Door Weatherstriping
Traffic Topping Locks
Signage Fire Extinguishers/ Cabinets
Window Entrance Mats
Trash Handling Equipment

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01700 - BUILDING OCCUPANCY / CODE CONFORMANCE CHECKLIST

On a recent large renovation project we had extensive interaction with County Officials and Inspectors
regarding, ultimately, building occupancy. This resulted in a maze of requirements which, if not completed as
required and in the required order, would have ultimately delayed us from obtaining our Certificate of
Occupancy. The following checklist should help eliminate some of the last minute hurdles we usually have to
jump to get a Certificate of Occupancy. Some requirements may differ according to local government
priorities/preferences.

Project: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Status as of: ___________________

Scheduled Date Document

A. Fire Marshal Requirements Completion Completed On File? Remarks

1. All fire protection system : : : :

submittals approved by Fire : : : :
Marshal and on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
2. All sprinkler and standpipe : : : :
systems tested, inspected and : : : :
approvals on file. : : : :
(Basic piping and heads) : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
3. All flow and tamper switches : : : :
tested and approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
4. All smoke detectors and fire : : : :
alarms tested for annunciation : : : :
and approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
5. Smoke evacuation test con- : : : :
ducted and approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
6. Fire and smoke alarm panels : : : :
tested and signal sent to Fire : : : :
Department (if applicable) : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
7. Exit/Emergency lighting tested : : : :
(i.e. egress pathways have : : : :
continuous lighting and : : : :
continuous exiting direction) : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
8. All elevators tested for firemans : : : :
recall and approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
9. All fire lanes, hydrants and : : : :
standpipe connections inspected: : : :
and approval on file. (Site) : : : :

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Scheduled Date Document

A. Fire Marshal Requirements Completion Completed On File? Remarks

10. All fire protection/alarm : : : :

systems functional through- : : : :
out structures. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
11. Unoccupied/vacant areas : : : :
separated by a non-combustible : : : :
or fire wall per Fire Marshal : : : :
direction. (If necessary) : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
12. Final occupancy walkthrough : : : :
inspection performed and : : : :
approved by Fire Marshall. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________

B. Building Department Requirements

________________________________________________________________________
1. All construction documents : : : :
approved by each building : : : :
discipline and a current : : : :
approved set on file and : : : :
available for inspection : : : :
purposes. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
2. All HVAC systems inspected : : : :
by Mechanical Inspector and : : : :
approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
3. Final Plumbing systems : : : :
inspected by Plumbing : : : :
Inspector and approval : : : :
on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
4. Final electrical systems : : : :
inspection by Electrical : : : :
Inspector and approval : : : :
on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
5. All elevators/escalators : : : :
inspected and approved : : : :
by Elevator Inspector : : : :
and approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________

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Scheduled Date Document
B. Building Dept. Requirements Completion Completed On File? Remarks

6. All structural steel and/or : : : :

reinforced concrete shop : : : :
drawings approved by : : : :
Structural Engineer must be : : : :
processed through local : : : :
critical structures department. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
7. All structural inspections must : : : :
be performed off of approved : : : :
drawings (Re: #6 above) and : : : :
any non-conformance’s : : : :
corrected and approved by : : : :
inspection agency. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
8. All fireproofing must be : : : :
inspected for thickness : : : :
density and cohesion/adhesion : : : :
by locally approved inspecting : : : :
agency or local building : : : :
department per UL and ASTM : : : :
Standards. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
9. Certification letters must be : : : :
drafted by inspection agency, : : : :
approved by Structural : : : :
Engineer and forwarded to : : : :
County for both Structural : : : :
and Fireproofing Inspections : : : :
testifying that all nonconfor- : : : :
mances have been resolved. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
10. All fire rated stairs, corridors : : : :
and shafts must be inspected : : : :
by building official for fire : : : :
integrity and approval and : : : :
must be on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
11. Fire corridors and emergency : : : :
egress pathways must be : : : :
inspected for safe and efficient : : : :
exiting with approval on file. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
12. Final Occupancy inspection : : : :
walkthrough by building inspec- : : : :
tor only after all other trade : : : :
inspectors and Fire Marshal : : : :
have signed off. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________

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Certificate of Occupancy
Non-Residential use Scheduled Date Document
C. Permit (Non-RUP) Completion Completed On File? Remarks

1. Sitework: : : : :
a. Arborist approval : : : :
b. Local Utility Inspections : : : :
c. Storm and sanitary : : : :
inspected by local authorities : : : :
d. Final surveyed building : : : :
lines if necessary : : : :
e. Any C of O issues on : : : :
sitework structures : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
2. Health Department Inspection. : : : :
(If necessary) : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
3. Building, Fire Marshal and : : : :
Trade Inspection approvals : : : :
on file with local authorities. : : : :
________________________________________________________________________
4. Fill out C of O (Non-RUP) : : : :
Form and obtain C of O from : : : :
local authorities (proof of : : : :
inspection approvals may : : : :
be required. : : : :
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02300 - CHECKLIST FOR FOOTING EXCAVATION

Date: _____________

Project Name: ___________________________________________________________

Job No.: ________________________________________________________________
Footing No.: _____________________________________________________________
Design Size: _____________________________________________________________
Existing Subgrade Elevation: ________________________________________________
Design Top Elevation: _____________________________________________________
Design Bottom Elevation: __________________________________________________
Report Completed By: _____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Rock Encountered ( ) Yes ( ) No Elev. ___________________
Direction by Inspection
Agency for Excavation ( ) Yes ( ) No Elev. ___________________
Direction by Inspection
Agency for Undercut ( ) Yes ( ) No Elev. ___________________
Utilities Encountered ( ) Yes ( ) No Elev. ___________________
(Description) ___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Ground Water Encountered ( ) Yes ( ) No Elev. ___________________
(Description) ___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Date First Encountered _____________________ Date Completed _________________
Duration of Work ___ ( ) Yes ( ) No Elev. ___________________
Duration of Work _______________ (work days) Delay to Other Work ( ) Yes ( ) No
________________________________________________________________________
Calculations:
Design volume __________________ CY Excavated size of footing _________
(Does not include excavated material (Additional excavation from design
from subgrade to design top of footing bottom due to rock, utilities,
unless otherwise noted.) bearing, etc.)
As-Built bottom elevation ________
Difference in bottom elevation _____
(From deign bottom elevation to
final bottom elevation due to rock,
utilities, bearing, etc.)
Total volume excavated _______________ CY Fill used - Concrete ___________CY

- Other ____________ CY
Difference = _______________ CY Add 4,500 design mix
used if not formed. ______________

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Inspection Checklist for Footing Excavation

Project Manager __________________________________________________________

Superintendent ___________________________________________________________

Project Engineer __________________________________________________________

Testing Agency Rep. ______________________________________________________

A/E Rep. _______________________________________________________________

Owner’s Rep. ____________________________________________________________

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02500 - CHECKLIST FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

1. Be sure that lines are properly located in depths as well as plan location.

2. Note any deviations in the location on the as-built plans for coordination with future lines.

3. Be sure that appropriate test fixtures are installed in accordance with specifications.

4. Before underground lines are backfilled, be sure that appropriate pressure tests are conducted and proper
inspections conducted (like Fire Marshall).

5. Be sure that lines are properly bedded.

6. Be sure that steel lines are coated with the required anti-corrosion coating, and if required the coating is
tested for tightness.

7. Be sure that water lines are sterilized, and other special post-installation tests are conducted.

8. For certain types of joints, thrust blocks must be placed at all turns.

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03300 - CONCRETE PLACEMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

DURING CONCRETE PLACEMENT:

OK NOT OK N/A

( ) ( ) ( ) 1. Check to see that concrete free fall does not exceed allowable limits.

( ) ( ) ( ) 2. Check placing equipment for proper operation.

( ) ( ) ( ) 3. Check for proper vibration.

( ) ( ) ( ) 4. Check proper mixing time.

( ) ( ) ( ) 5. Place at rate sufficient to prevent cold joints.

( ) ( ) ( ) 6. Check placing time on concrete.

( ) ( ) ( ) 7. Receive verbally, temperature, air and slump data from the independent testing
laboratory.

( ) ( ) ( ) 8. Reject concrete when mixing time, placing time, temperature air or slum do not
meet specification requirements.

( ) ( ) ( ) 9. Continue formwork and all embedded material watch.

( ) ( ) ( ) 10. Watch for segregation of concrete.

( ) ( ) ( ) 11. Retain truck batch tickets and hold in job files.

AFTER PLACEMENT:

( ) ( ) ( ) 1. Check for proper finish.

( ) ( ) ( ) 2. Cure to prevent loss of moisture.

( ) ( ) ( ) 3. Avoid premature removal of formwork.

( ) ( ) ( ) 4. Provide cold weather protection if necessary.

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STRUCTURAL CONCRETE DECK CHECKLIST

Job: _________________________________ Job #: _______ _________

Time of Pour: ____ ___________ Date of Pour: _______________
Drawing Reference: _____________________ Spec Reference: _____________
Weather: ______________________________ Temp: _____________________
Submittal Reference: ______________________________________________________________
Subcontractor:____________________________________________________________________
Inspection By: ____________________________________________________________________

Location of work inspected (e.g. column lines, bay, etcR): _________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

OK Not OK N/A
( ) ( ) ( ) 1. Check subgrade for stability.

( ) ( ) ( ) 2. Check all shoring and placement of mud sills.

( ) ( ) ( ) 3. Check all individual posts to make sure they are tied (laced)
together and plumb.

( ) ( ) ( ) 4. Check to see if all scaffold bracing is in place.

( ) ( ) ( ) 5. Check to see that all beam clamps are in place and secured.

( ) ( ) ( ) 6. Check that all spacing of scaffold and posts are proper.

( ) ( ) ( ) 7. Check for proper size (thickness) and grade of plywood being

used.

( ) ( ) ( ) 8. Check plywood for cleanness from previous pours or dirt.

( ) ( ) ( ) 9. Check plywood for proper oiling.

( ) ( ) ( ) 10. Check for adequate nailing to eliminate movement.

( ) ( ) ( ) 11. Check for any trash or debris before placing rebar.

( ) ( ) ( ) 12. Check for proper placement of reinforcement.

( ) ( ) ( ) 13. Check to see that sleeves and mechanical opening are installed.

Follow-Up action required: ____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Cc: Project Manager

Superintendent
Other: ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________

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05100 - STRUCTURAL STEEL CHECKLIST

ERECTION:

1. Check steel shapes and sizes using approved shop drawings.

2. Check the shop painting for scale rust or abraded areas, correcting before erection.

3. Check contractor’s equipment for condition and adequate lifting capacity.

4. Check column and beam connection plates for matching.

5. Heavy sections should be temporarily fastened with at least four bolts at each connection point.

6. Stability should be maintained at all times during erection.

7. During plumbing operation, take care not to over stress back guys.

8. Review the test calibration of high-strength bolt wrenches on a daily basis.

9. Spot check high strength bolts with a calibrated wrench.

10. High strength bolts should not be reused of once removed.

WELDING:

11. Check to see that all welds required by the shop drawings have actually been made, that they are
accurately located and are of the specified size.

12. Be certain that the nondestructive shop testing of welds by X-ray, magnaflux, or ultrasonic testing
procedures have been performed, and the test locations identified.

13. Be certain that similar field tests required have been made.

14. Make sure that joints to be welded are properly clamped or tack-welded, so that uniform stresses are built
up.

15. Check that proper type and size of welding rod is used, particularly where special strength steel is joined,
or for materials that are difficult to weld, such as aluminum.

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05300 - METAL DECKING CHECKLIST

Project ______________________ Floor # _________ Area _________ Date _________

A walk through with the Metal Decking Trade Contractors and Whiting-Turner
should occur, and each of the following items be checked-off before acceptance
of the Metal Deck of a particular floor:
Yes No Remarks

1. Is all metal deck installed as per the contract documents? ( ) ( )

2. Has a safety checklist for this floor been conducted and

approved? ( ) ( )

3. Are all deck side joints button punched? ( ) ( )

4. Are all shear connector studs installed as per the approved

shop drawings? ( ) ( )

5. Is all deck adequately supported? ( ) ( )

6. Has the Owner’s Testing Agency conducted an inspection,

an approved ( ) ( )

7. Is all deck securely fastened? ( ) ( )

8. Are all pour edges, and closures installed secure with

continuous sheet metal edging? ( ) ( )

9. Are metal cover plates installed to close gaps where the deck ( ) ( )
terminates into columns, walls and openings? ( ) ( )

10. Are metal cover plates installed to close gaps where the deck
terminates into columns, walls and openings? ( ) ( )

11. Are provisions for venting through composite roof

decking complete? ( ) ( )

12. Have 2” telescoping end laps been maintained? ( ) ( )

13. Has thickness of deck been checked to verify the proper

gauge is being used? ( ) ( )

14. a. Has the Contractor who is pouring the concrete on the

deck been given a set of deck drawings for the floor
which shows all temporary shoring requirements? ( ) ( )

b. Is the shoring responsibility established? ( ) ( )

c. Is it installed? ( ) ( )

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METAL DECKING CHECKLIST

Yes No Remarks

15. Have all plug welds been performed in accordance to the

Owner’s Testing Agencies requirements? ( ) ( )

16. Have all welds and field cuts received touch-up paint? ( ) ( )

17. Is the deck properly painted or finished? ( ) ( )

Comments:

Approved Status:

A walk through has been conducted and the above noted items need to be completed prior to the acceptance
of the metal deck.

Superintendent ________________________________________ Date: _________

A walk through has been conducted and all items have been approved as being in conformance to the contract
documents, shop drawings, and all safety standards.

Superintendent _________________________________________ Date __________

Project Manager ________________________________________ Date __________

Project Engineer ________________________________________ Date __________

Owner’s Representative __________________________________ Date __________

Trade Contractor _______________________________________ Date __________

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06100 - CARPENTRY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Project: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
By: ____________________________________________________________

Location of work inspected: _________________________________________________

(e.g. floor, room, etc.)

OK NOT OK N/A
( ) ( ) ( ) 1. Checked method of nailing, jointing, anchoring, etc., for conformance with
shop drawings.

( ) ( ) ( ) 2. Check framing lay-out, bracing, level and plumb.

( ) ( ) ( ) 3. Check blocking, nailing strips, plywood, etc. for proper “grade” (Ex.
Douglas Fir).

( ) ( ) ( ) 4. Check rough hardware (nails, screws, bolts, etc.) for proper type.

( ) ( ) ( ) 5. Check type of wood and wood treatments for conformance with contract
specifications.

( ) ( ) ( ) 6. Check for proper storage of all materials. Protect lumber against

dampness, stains, and mechanical injury.

( ) ( ) ( ) 7. Other (list):

( ) ( ) ( )

( ) ( ) ( )

( ) ( ) ( )

Follow-Up Action Required: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

cc: Project Manager

Superintendent

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07000 - WALL JOINT & FLASHING INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Project: ____________________________________________________________
Location: ____________________________________________________________
By: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________

WATERPROOFING, FLASHING, AND SEALANT PREPARATION

OK NOT OK

( ) ( ) 1. The subcontractor has the specifications and drawings at the site and is using them.
( ) ( ) 2. The subcontractor has and is using the correct shop drawings, approved by the
architect.
Shop Drawings # - ___________________________________________
( ) ( ) 3. All requirements are being met to secure waterproofing and sealant material warranties.

MATERIALS AND PREPARATION

( ) ( ) 4. All materials to be installed are clean and dry and stored in correct environmental
conditions.
( ) ( ) 5. Surfaces are clean and free from foreign material.
( ) ( ) 6. Surfaces are properly primed if required.
( ) ( ) 7. Masonry and concrete surfaces are wire brushed or abrasive blasted as necessary for
proper adhesion of sealants.

WALL EXPANSION/CONTRACTION JOINTS

( ) ( ) 8. Vertical and horizontal joints are constructed as per drawings and specifications:
( ) ( ) 9. Distribution/Spacing is per drawings and Specs
( ) ( ) 10. Depths are per Specification
( ) ( ) 11. Widths are per Specification
( ) ( ) 12. Backing Materials is per Specification
( ) ( ) 13. Continuity is maintained
( ) ( ) 14. Compatibility of adjacent or connecting materials has been verified
( ) ( ) 15. Joints are of specified widths and depths:
( ) ( ) a. No joints are smaller than 1/4” in width or depth
( ) ( ) b. Joints up to 1/2” width are equal in depth
( ) ( ) c. Joints 1/2” to 1” in width are 1/2” in depth
( ) ( ) d. Joints wider than 1” are 1/2” to 3/4” in depth depending on sealant
manufacturer’s instruction.
( ) ( ) 16. Deep joint slots are packed with backup material to bring joints to correct depth.
( ) ( ) 17. Extra-wide joints are protected from accumulation of debris and from damage to sealant.
( ) ( ) 18. Joint appearance isn’t noticeably different on the sunny versus the shady side of the
building.
( ) ( ) 19. Sealants applied in joints are not allowed to be deeper than they are wide. (That
stresses the sealants excessively during expansion.)

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OK NOT OK

JOINTS SEALANTS (MATERIAL AND APPLICATION)

( ) ( ) 20. Sealants and caulks are as specified

( ) ( ) 21. Compounds are delivered in sealed, labeled containers.

(Save labels as needed for confirmation)
( ) ( ) 22. Solvents used to prepare surfaces are applied uniformly and applied with on rag and
removed with another.
( ) ( ) 23. Dust and moisture are removed after sand blasting or wire brush preparation of concrete
and masonry joints.
( ) ( ) 24. Check materials being installed for adhesion, elasticity, staining, melting, sagging or
shrinkage.
( ) ( ) 25. Check primer for compatibility with sealant and substrate.
(Manufacturer’s recommendations)
( ) ( ) 26. Air temperature should not be below 40°F when applying caulking.

FLASHING

( ) ( ) 27. Materials are as per Specifications, details and samples:

( ) ( ) a. Material types
( ) ( ) b. Gauges or weights
( ) ( ) c. Coatings or primers
( ) ( ) d. Shapes
( ) ( ) 28. Materials free of damage or corrosion
( ) ( ) 29. Fastenings are of Specified materials, types and sizes
( ) ( ) 30. Dissimilar metals are kept separated to avoid corrosion.
( ) ( ) 31. Connection and fabrication are as Specified.
( ) ( ) 32. Cleating as Specified
( ) ( ) 33. Soldering as Specified
( ) ( ) 34. Welding as Specified
( ) ( ) 35. Fastenings are noncorrosive
( ) ( ) 36. Seams are lapped and locked
( ) ( ) 37. Seam joints are soldered where necessary to guarantee water-tightness.
( ) ( ) 38. Flashing widths and laps are as drawn and/or as Specified:
( ) ( ) a. Opening heads, jambs and sills.
( ) ( ) b. Spandrels
( ) ( ) c. Through-wall flashing
( ) ( ) d. Wall penetrations such as for mechanical equipment.
( ) ( ) 39. Flashing at lintels and next to expansion joints if “dammed” or turned up at the ends 6” to
9” to drain water intrusions.
( ) ( ) 40. Spandrel flashing is turned upwards to 6” to 9” and locked into a positive seal.
( ) ( ) 41. Thru-wall flashing projects form the building face by 3/4” and is turned down at 45
degrees to form a positive drip. If not done, what is the alternative and is it per
Specification?___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
( ) ( ) 42. Internal concealed wall flashing is placed to positively redirect water that might enter the
walls back outside again.

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Further Action: ___________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
WALL JOINT & FLASHING INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Page 3

Follow-Up Date: __________________________________________________________

cc: PM
Super
Subcontractor
Other (list) _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

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07500 - MEMBRANE ROOFING CHECKLIST

Project: ____________________________________________________________
Job No.: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
By: ____________________________________________________________

Location of Work Inspected (e.g. column line(s), bay, etc.):

________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

OK NOT OK

( ) ( ) 1. Weather Conditions (temp, sky conditions, humidity, other)

beginning of work day: __________________________________
______________________________________________________
End of work day: _______________________________________
______________________________________________________

( ) ( ) 2. Water is not to be on the roof deck before installation.

( ) ( ) 3. Were materials received in original containers, with original

manufacturer label? ( ) Yes ( ) No

4. List of Materials: Specified Delivered

a. Membrane
( ) ( ) Type A _______ ________
( ) ( ) Type B _______ ________
( ) ( ) b. Insulation-Regular _______ ________
( ) ( ) c. Insulation-Tapered _______ ________
( ) ( ) d. Roof Expansion Joint _______ ________
( ) ( ) e. Recovery Board _______ ________
( ) ( ) f. Gypsum Board _______ ________
( ) ( ) g. Adhesive _______ ________
( ) ( ) h. Nailers _______ ________
( ) ( ) i. Sealants _______ ________
( ) ( ) j. Flashing _______ ________
( ) ( ) k. Mastics _______ ________
( ) ( ) l. Cant Strips _______ ________

( ) ( ) 5. Membrane and accessories are not to reach greater than _________

Deg. F. or less than _________ degrees F.

( ) ( ) 6. Splicing surfaces are to be clean and dry.

( ) ( ) 7. Oil base and/or plastic roof cement should not to be used.

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OK NOT OK

( ) ( ) 8. Gypsum board installation - installed perpendicular to steel roof deck with end joints
staggered a minimum of one foot in adjacent rows, and occurring over crests of steel
roof deck.

( ) ( ) 9. Insulation to have a minimum (_______”) thickness (at the drains).

( ) ( ) 10. Other
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________
( ) ( ) _____________________________________________________

cc: PM
Super
Subcontractor
Other (list) __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

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08800 - INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR GLASS AND GLAZING

PROJECT : _______________________________________ DATE : ________________

_________________________________________________ BY : ___________________

Location of work inspected : ______________________________________________________

(e.g. floor, room, etc.)

OK NOT OK

_____ _____ 1. Check samples submitted and materials being delivered for
conformance with the contract documents.
a.) Manufacturer
b.) Type
c.) Thickness

_____ _____ 2. Glass should be protected from damage by suspended flagging,

or tape clearly visible, but not attached directly to the glass surface.
Glass should not be marked with “X”’s or other symbols.

_____ _____ 3. Check drawings for proper locations of glass and glazing.

_____ _____ 4. Check glass for twists, warps and other distortions.

_____ _____ 5. Prepare surfaces for glazing according to manufacturer’s

recommendations.

_____ _____ 6. Air temperature should be above 40 degrees F before applying

glazing.

_____ _____ 7. Check applied glazing adhesives for air bubbles, gaps, and
embedded foreign materials.

_____ _____ 8. Check proper protection.

Other : (list)
_____ _____

_____ _____

_____ _____

Follow-Up Action Required : _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

c.c. Project Manager

Superintendent
Other : ____________________
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08900 - CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM CHECKLIST

JOB NAME : ________________________________ JOB NO. : ________________

CONTRACTOR : ______________________________ DATE : _________________
INSPECTOR : ________________________________ TIME : _________________

1.) Is material stored properly? Yes _____ No _____

2.) Are anchoring clips properly fastened? Yes _____ No _____
3.) Are anchoring clips spaced properly? Yes _____ No _____
4.) Are stud and track of proper gauge? Yes _____ No _____
5.) Are all studs welded properly? Yes _____ No _____
6.) Are all studs plumbed and aligned properly? Yes _____ No _____
7.) Are all abutting pieces of track properly welded
or spliced together? Yes _____ No _____
8.) Is sheathing attached properly? Yes _____ No _____
(12” O.C. infield 8” on joints)
9.) Is proper sheathing being used? Yes _____ No _____
(tongue and groove and water resistant if required)
10.) Are all welds being touched-up with zinc-rich
paint or specified paint? Yes _____ No _____
11.) Are walls properly braced? Yes _____ No _____
12.) Is all flashing installed properly and spliced
with mastic? Yes _____ No _____
13.) Is vapor barrier installed properly? Yes _____ No _____
14.) Are tears in vapor barrier patched with mastic? Yes _____ No _____
15.) Are wall ties installed, spaced, secured and
sealed? Yes _____ No _____
16.) Are any ties stripped out of stud? Yes _____ No _____
17.) Make sure both pieces of wall ties (if two [2]
part) are being used. Yes _____ No _____
18.) Are window openings proper size? Yes _____ No _____
19.) Are control lines the same for Mason and GWB
Contractor? Yes _____ No _____
20.) Are control joints and/or expansion joints located
and installed as called for? Yes _____ No _____
21.) Caulking and backer rod : Are correct materials
being used? Is installation of same satisfactory? Yes _____ No _____
22.) Are welder’s certificates – if certified welders are
required – on file? Yes _____ No _____

Follow-up Action Required : ___________________________

Distribution : 1 Superintendent
1 Project Manager
_________________________________________________
(Trade Contractor)
_________________________________________________

_____________________________________________
(Other)
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09200 - DRYWALL CHECKLIST

JOB NAME : ____________________________ JOB NO. : ____________________

CONTRACTOR : ________________________ DATE : _______________________

INSPECTOR : ___________________________ TIME : _______________________

1. Is drywall material stored properly, protected from moisture? Yes_____ No_____

2. Is track and stud material the proper gauge? Yes_____ No_____

3. Are track, stud and hanger material being fastened properly? Yes_____ No_____

4. Is spacing correct? Yes_____ No_____

5. Are studs properly aligned and do they provide a plane nailing

surface? Yes_____ No_____

6. Are wall penetrations (door openings, duct openings, etc.)

framed as specified? Yes_____ No_____

7. Are grounds and blocking properly installed? Yes_____ No_____

8. Are the specified fasteners being used for the drywall and is
the spacing as specified (12” O.C. in the field and 8” O.C.
on the edge)? Yes_____ No_____

9. Is the proper board being installed (water resistant, fire

codes, etc.)? Yes_____ No_____

10. Are special construction requirements such as acoustical

insulation, and sealants installed properly? Yes_____ No_____

11. Are vapor barrier and exterior wall insulation continuous

and installed as specified? Yes_____ No_____

12. Are fire rated partitions constructed as specified (proper

Number of layers of drywall and insulation)? Yes_____ No_____

13. Are penetrations through rated partitions sealed? Yes_____ No_____

14. Is temperature above 55 degrees Fahrenheit for finishing joints? Yes_____ No_____
15. Is spackling sanded properly?
(Drywall paper should not be scuffed.) Yes_____ No_____

16. Is drywall proper thickness? Yes_____ No_____

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Action Required :

Follow-up Date : ____________________________________

Distribution : 1 Superintendent
1 Project Manager

______________________________________
(Subcontractor)
______________________________________

______________________________________
(Other)

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09200 - DRYWALL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

PROJECT : _____________________________ DATE : _____________________________

_______________________________________ BY : _______________________________

Location of work inspected : ______________________________________________________

(e.g. floor, room etc.)

OK NOT OK

_____ _____ 1. Check (a) Gypsum Board Panels and (b) Steel studs and runners
for conformance with the contract documents.

_____ _____ 2. Air temperatures should be between 55 degrees and 70 degreed for
proper installation. Check for adequate ventilation during joint finishing.

_____ _____ 3. Finished work should be neat in appearance, members straight and true,
corner square, well formed, in true alignment and securely fastened. (Good
lighting is essential for checking this; prime coat of paint is recommended.)

_____ _____ 4. Check gauge and spacing of metal studs and thickness and size of gypsum
board.

_____ _____ 5. Check for horizontal stiffness on walls over 15’ high. Bracing required?

_____ _____ 6. Check for vapor barrier on drywall where shown on drawings.

_____ _____ 7. Check for proper screw type, size and spacing.

_____ _____ 8. Check for specified control joints.

_____ _____ Other : (list)

_____ _____

_____ _____

Follow-Up Action Required : ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

c.c. Project Manager

Superintendent
Other : ______________
______________

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09600 - CARPET CHECKLIST

OK NOT OK
Direct glue down installation problems
1. Prior to installation :
_____ _____ a.) Material certification received.
_____ _____ b.) Sub-floor surface is properly prepared and/or cleaned.
_____ _____ c.) Sub-floor is properly installed, i.e., plywood panels staggered,
concrete leveled and patched.
_____ _____ d.) Adhesive is compatible with carpet backing or sub-floor surface
treatment.
_____ _____ e.) Check temperature and humidity requirements to avoid a loose
bond :
1.) during storage
2.) during application

Common problems
1. Carpet is buckling _ Determine whether :
_____ _____ a.) Sufficient adhesive was applied.
_____ _____ b.) Adhesive was skinned over in spots and is not adhering to
carpet backing.
_____ _____ c.) Wax or other sub-floor sealers, dressings, and/or substances
were completely removed.

2. Uneven or peaking seams or obvious seam lines – Check for :

_____ _____ a.) Mill edge not trimmed off sufficiently before making seam.
_____ _____ b.) Cutting face yarn at seam edges when trimming for seams.
All seams should be trace cut.
_____ _____ c.) Seam adhesive not used or improperly placed, or seam adhesive
not cleaned from surface.

3. Edges next to the wall appear uneven (not meeting the wall
properly) – Check for :
_____ _____ a.) Improper trimming of carpet free hand at the wall.
_____ _____ b.) Improper setting on wall trimmer.
_____ _____ c.) Dull blades in wall trimmer.
_____ _____ d.) Insufficient allowance of carpet for trimming-in.

4. Imperfections showing through carpet :

_____ _____ a.) Sub-floor surface depressions or cracks not patched and sanded
smoothly before installation of carpet.
_____ _____ b.) Dirt or contaminants not cleaned from surface or carpet backing

5. Adhesive only adhering to portions of the concrete – Check for :

_____ _____ a.) Surface not properly cured.
_____ _____ b.) Porous surface not properly sealed.
_____ _____ c.) Improper application of adhesive.
_____ _____ d.) Adhesive allowed to skin over before carpet is applied.
_____ _____ e.) Incompatible sealant placed on concrete.

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15800 - DUCTWORK CHECKLIST

1. Check for size and material thickness (usually on delivery to

job site since ductwork is prefabricated). Yes_____ No_____

2. Check for turning vanes where required. Yes_____ No_____

3. Check for fire damper installation. Yes_____ No_____

4. Check lock seams and breaks for cracking. Yes_____ No_____

5. Check hanger system for stability. Yes_____ No_____

6. Check that insulation or acoustical liners have been used where

specified / required. Yes_____ No_____

7. During testing operations, check dampers for proper operation. Yes_____ No_____

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15100 - PIPING SYSTEMS CHECKLIST

1. Check for size and strength of materials, as well as proper

materials in accordance with specifications. Yes_____ No_____

2. Check valves and fittings for pressure rating and specification

items. Yes_____ No_____

3. Check anchorages to be sure that those required are in place,

and also that there are no inadvertent anchorages where a line
should be free moving. Yes_____ No_____

4. Check welding, and other workmanship, in accordance with

specification tests. Yes_____ No_____

5. Check for sufficient supports, and freedom of movement where

required. Check for special fittings, such as vibration isolators,
where required. Yes_____ No_____

6. When piping system is completed, carry out strength tests

and containment tests in accordance with specifications. Yes_____ No_____

7. Ensure that special requirements such as sterilization of water

systems are carried out. Yes_____ No_____

8. Be sure that piping installation permits full access and egress

as required by the drawings and specifications, (i.e. doorways,
aisleways), and that piping is accessible for maintenance,
if required. Yes_____ No_____

9. Following strength and containment tests, monitor the

installation of insulation for materials, amount and
workmanship. Yes_____ No_____

10. For lines which are to be hydrostatically tested, ensure that

the system can be both vented and drained, and that the
fittings can be capped off after the test. Yes_____ No_____

11. For special systems, such as liquid oxygen, ensure that

special pre-cleaning operations have been carried out. Yes_____ No_____

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16000 - ELECTRICAL WORK CHECKLIST

A. During Construction
1. Assure conduit being installed is the type specified for that
particular installation. Yes_____ No_____

2. Assure that supports are of proper type and at required intervals. Yes_____ No_____

3. Are conduits properly fastened to racks? Yes_____ No_____

4. Are conduits cleaned of debris & moisture prior to wire pull? Yes_____ No_____

5. Are empty conduits capped? Are boxes and hangers properly

Fastened? Yes_____ No_____

6. Are all circuits properly identified where required – in boxes,

panels, and on wires? Yes_____ No_____

7. Do not allow conduit to be supported by pipes, ducts or ceiling

system. Yes_____ No_____

8. See that embedded items are properly fastened. Yes_____ No_____

9. Check for proper spacing (2”) between conduits. Yes_____ No_____

10. Check for properly boxed ground cables, and reasonable slack
in length of cables. Yes_____ No_____

11. Are all screws and bolts in place and tight? Yes_____ No_____

12. Check spec’s for special clearance requirements for equipment,

dry transformers, etc. Yes_____ No_____

13. Prohibit installation of any damaged or incorrect materials

or products. Yes_____ No_____

14. Determine that recessed items will not interfere with other
above-ceiling equipment – i.e. – recessed ‘can’ lights vs.
ductwork. Yes_____ No_____

15. Panelboards should be properly supported. Yes_____ No_____

16. Do transformers have proper vibration isolation? Yes_____ No_____

17. Check all bus connections for tightness. Yes_____ No_____

18. Assure proper db levels for transformers. Yes_____ No_____

19. Inspect and assure ballasts and lamps are the type required –
energy saving, low temperature, etc. Yes_____ No_____

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ELECTRICAL WORK CHECKLIST # 1

20. Fixtures and lamps should be cleaned. Fixture trim should be

clean and properly aligned. Yes_____ No_____

21. Fixtures should be properly supported. Yes_____ No_____

22. Fixtures should be protected after installation, prior to Owner

acceptance. Yes_____ No_____

23. Wall plates should be properly aligned. Yes_____ No_____

24. Look for U.L. labels where required. Yes_____ No_____

B. Prior to Turn Over to Owner (Punch List)

1. Is everything clean, complete, correct and operational? Yes_____ No_____

2. Lighting :
- Check that switches, relays, contactors, and breakers operate
lights. Yes_____ No_____
- Check that fixtures are clean; all lamps are working; all
lenses are in place. Yes_____ No_____

3. Are all switch and receptacle plates installed? Are they clean
and straight? Yes_____ No_____

4. Panelboards :
- Are directories typed and correct? Yes_____ No_____
- Are panels properly labeled? Yes_____ No_____
- Are the insides of panelboards free of debris Yes_____ No_____
- Are covers in place? Yes_____ No_____
- Are all breakers working? Yes_____ No_____

5. Switchgear :
- Are nameplates installed? Yes_____ No_____
- Are all compartments clean & free of debris? Yes_____ No_____
- Are connections tight? Yes_____ No_____
- Are all fuses in place? Yes_____ No_____
- Is paint touched up? Yes_____ No_____
- Is the room clean and free of trash? Yes_____ No_____

6. Have all systems – (fire alarm, intercom, security) been tested? Yes_____ No_____

7. If required, have the Operation & Maintenance Manuals been

assembled and turned over to the Owner? Yes_____ No_____

8. Generator :
- All switches, etc. labeled? Yes_____ No_____
- Fuel oil and antifreeze in place? Yes_____ No_____
- Room swept clean and free of trash? Yes_____ No_____
- Exhaust system complete? Yes_____ No_____

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C. Material

1. Source and material approval. Yes_____ No_____

2. Shop drawings approved. Yes_____ No_____

3. Certifications received if applicable. Yes_____ No_____

4. Samples submitted and approved. Yes_____ No_____

D. Construction

1. Proper location of conduit and/or ground cable. Yes_____ No_____

2. Conduit and/or ground cable properly secured. Yes_____ No_____

3. Conduit capped with proper plug. Yes_____ No_____

4. Embedded boxes properly braced. Yes_____ No_____

5. Templates installed properly. Yes_____ No_____

6. Proper spacing between conduit (minimum 2”) Yes_____ No_____

7. Proper identification tags on conduit. Yes_____ No_____

8. Extended ground cable properly boxed. Yes_____ No_____

9. Reasonable slack in ground cable. Yes_____ No_____

10. Pull wire installed in conduits. Yes_____ No_____

11. Conduit cleaned with duct brush or General Contractor

approved equal. Yes_____ No_____

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