Site Quality Audit

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Samples and Protoypes

• Are paint samples available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are joinery finishes available on site ie laminate, corian?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor finishes samples available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lighting prototypes available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Blockwork and brick samples available!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aluminium doors and Windows

• Check dimensional accuracy of installed windows and doors!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aluminium section material and jointing to be checked!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surface treatment powdercoat to be checked for application, thickness, paint type!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Design of windows and doors meet architect requirements!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate provision for thermal expansion to be allowed for!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of sash to be checked!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check vertical and horizontal flashings!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check glazing methods and glass clearances!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal and external glazing check glass type!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check fixing screws to glass beads!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All raw edges to be filed down and painted to eliminate possibility of corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors to swing freely and gaps at frames to be consistent!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hardware to windows and doors to be as per hardware schedule, fixed with powdercoated screws!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check silicone colour, type and finish internal and external!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check caulking to brickwork colour and finish internal and external!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On site protection and final clean!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As Built's to be finalised as early as possible and issue of guarantees!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Blockwork

• Check materials are as specified blocks, mortar, reinforcement, flashing, lintels, tie downs, grout filling and acoustic insulation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Block-work samples are available on site!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check mortar joint consistency and dimensions!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check course gauge levels!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check face quality of Blockwork!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check location, sizes and colour of expansion joints!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check cavity and parapet flashings!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure pressed metal door frames are filled and that no distortion has occurred!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure correct positioning of ties and built in work!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure lintels have correct bearing on each side of the opening!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Brickwork

• Check dimensional accuracy of wall and course set out!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set a standard of quality with sample panel, sample wall or both

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all bricks delivered to site against supplied samples reject any that do not fall within the clients agreed range!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bricks are to be colour selected and colour mixed as required likewise with mortar!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check specifications for any special requirements ie: mortar and brick testing, special jointing, control joints and ties!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brickwork minimum standard is to be as set out in the appropriate code!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All bricks must be laid to a string line!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set all door frame heads to be a common level throughout the building!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bricks must be cut off with brick saw to all face walls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check building in of door frames!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check tolerances on internal walls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check installation of shelf angles and lintels!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check type, location and fixing of brick ties!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Expansion joint locations to be checked!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cavities must be cleaned by either water or chains alternatively use cavity battens!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that acid cleaning does not burn brickwork on completion must be left clean!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Carpet

• Ensure substrate is prepared and cleaned prior to laying!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check carpet and underlay against samples on site for conformity including colour, texture and pattern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check pattern for direction as per specification and drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check carpet colours as per finishes schedule for colour and pattern laying per area ie: right colour, pattern per room area!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for damage or marks prior to and after laying!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check joints and seams for no visible joint apparent!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cross joints permitted only in low traffic areas on minimal occasions!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete installation shall be smooth and free from wrinkles, bulges, tears, creases, defective seams and stains!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure vinyl skirting is tightly tucked between carpet and wall and glued to walls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check skirting has not been scuffed by carpet layers!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that carpet has been cleaned and floor protection installed in finished areas!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Concrete

• Check that mpa and slump tests have been carried out and concrete as within specified tolerances!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for work and reinforcement has been inspected and approved by engineer prior to pour!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that penetrations, conduits and services are in correct locations prior to pour!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all built items and ensure correct location!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check curing agent is acceptable by engineer!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that dumpy level is on site to take levels!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that samples have been taken for testing!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that records are available of where test locations are!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all exposed edges have been tooled while concrete is workable!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all set downs and up stands are correct for future floor finishes!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all concrete finishes are within specified tolerances!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that records for pour dates, pour locations, and cure times are marked on floor plan!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that concrete is covered if poor weather conditions are apparent!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean up after each pour!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that truck wash down area is nominated!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that disposal of excess concrete is as per environmental management plan!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition

• Check that correct revision drawings and specification are onsite prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that services have been identified and isolated prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that hazardous materials survey has been obtained prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that engineers approval fro removal of structural elements has been obtained prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that slab has been scanned for services prior to cutting penetrations!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that WorkCover has been notified on intention to remove structural elements or cut structural penetrations prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all items, areas or walls or clearly marked for demolition and confirmed by MPA prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all adjoining properties are inspected and recorded and condition agreed prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that waste is segregated for recycling reuse where possible!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all public areas are protected prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all trade contractors are licensed where required!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that waste disposal summary is received weekly!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that areas are left clean and safe at end of each shift!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Check that correct revision drawings and specification are available onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that electrical survey and installation of RCD'S, in all lighting circuits is completed prior to other trades commencing onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that temporary boards clearly identify where they are supplied from!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all temporary boards are tested for compliance and trip tested prior to using!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that temporary board circuit breakers have lockable covers with padlock!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that temporary boards display test records and are securely fastened to ground!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that electrical contractor has copies of electrical standards onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that circuit identification is as per specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that insulating grommets are installed wherever cable pass through steel studs or purlins!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all electrical installations are as per Australian Standards and specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check lighting is as per specification, samples and prototypes!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that commissioning is planned and as per specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check delivery dates for switchboards is compliant with program!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that commissioning of emergency lighting is as per AS/NZS 8293!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that as built drawings, manuals are submitted for review and approval as early as possible!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure client training is given regarding operating systems!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavation

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all required permits and approvals are obtained prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that services are identified using dial before you dig or scanning prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check and confirm locations of excavations prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that dilapidation report on adjoining properties is completed prior to commencement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check DA for restrictions!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check levels are as required!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that shoring is installed along with safe access and protection form falling into excavation during works!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that operator for machinery are licensed and maintenance records of plant are available!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that isolation zones are installed during works as required!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Formwork

• Check that correct revision drawings and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that Formwork is installed as per specifications, drawings, code of practice and Australian Standards!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that engineers approvals have been obtained prior to pour!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check locations and levels of cast in services prior to pour!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check Formwork dimensions are within tolerance, joints are tight and set out is correct as per drawings!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all protruding reinforcement is protected against implement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Glazing

• Check that correct revision drawing and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that glazing method is as per specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check glass thickness against specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all glazing for blemishes, cracks and imperfections!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check glass for correct size, fully beaded and trade cleaned properly!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all installed glass to be properly bedded and checked for rattles or distortion!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check or glazing for proper sealing of joints and glass!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that glass is cleaned correctly to avoid damage!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that glazing certificate is obtained for as installed and as per specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hydraulics

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check locations of services prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concealed pipe work to be firmly fixed to prevent water hammer!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check locations of basins, fixings and utilities prior to installation using drawing and specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check fixtures and fitting against samples, prototypes and schedules prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that installation is as per Australian Standards!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that underground works are documented for inclusion in as Built's!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that taps have no leaks!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that cisterns and pans are installed level!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that installed basins are water tight and level!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check floor waste positions prior to installation and checked against drawings after installation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all drains are laid on firm compacted bed!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all pits are water tight!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check falls on all drains are correct!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that inspection by Sydney Water is carried out when required!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all pipe work is recorded for inclusion on as Built's!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that as Built's and required certification is obtained as early as possible!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Joinery

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specifications are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that samples of finishes and prototypes are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that dimensional accuracy of units is check measured onsite prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check laminate colours are as per samples and specification prior to delivery to site!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all timber to be kiln dried and strength graded!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check laminate surfaces has not bubbled!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all arises have rounded edges where specified!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check splash backs are the same colour where specified!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all joinery timber is free of knots, shakes, cracks or splits!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all laminates are sealed!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all joints between joinery and vanities, screens and document trays to be caulked!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all mitre, housing joints to be of good workmanship and as per specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all draws slide easily and have dovetail joints!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all draws and doors have equal gap spacing!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all hardware is as per specification and samples or prototypes prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that bench tops are supported on KDHW ladder frame comprising ex 75x25 perimeter rails and ex 50 x 25!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mechanical

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all items to be fitted of are at correct locations, heights as per drawings and specifications!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that colour of registers and units is as per specifications!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ductwork is manufactured according to specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that fan guards are fitted to belts and pulleys and inlet guards fitted!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check installed ductwork is dimensionally accurate, gaskets installed, corners sealed, hangers at correct intervals and damage free!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check flexible ducts to have joints taped, insulated at pop cut in, firmly clamped to pops and damage free!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all exposed pipe work is insulated with bends neatly mitred!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check ductwork is clean internally and externally!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check pie work is adequately clipped!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that dissimilar materials are isolated from one and another!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that insulation is applied neatly and securely!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that condensate pipe work is installed with correct falls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check there are no gaps in pipe insulation, armaflex butt joints amd longitudinal slits glued and taped!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Painting

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specifications are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that sample for all finishes are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm correct materials upon arrival onsite prior to application!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that painting contractor has confirmed colour choices for all painting and marked on drawings prior to painting!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm sanding of coats between coats!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm each coat applied prior to applying next coat until all coats are applied as per specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all filling sanding prior to application!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check filling sanding of gaps between door frame and wall lining prior to applying paint!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that stop ends are painted prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check quality of gloss finishes on pressed door frames!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check if environmentally friendly substitution is possible!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all finishes have no show through!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that protection, masking tape is installed prior to painting!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that touch ups are not visible!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that shadow lines are clean and that other colours are fined cleanly!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all protection, masking tape is removed and all marks and blemishes removed!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for paint on areas where it shouldn't be example aluminium!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean all areas painted!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Partitions

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check materials for conformance to specification upon arrival onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check walls are straight and within tolerance prior to sheeting!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check location of services prior to closing walls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm insulation is installed and if required by client witnessed prior to closing walls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all wall angles are mitre cut at corner and fit to a clean 45 degree angle!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all stop ends are painted prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all joints are sanded flush with plasterboard!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that types of joints specified are achieved!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that plasterboard is installed as per manufactures specification!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check there are no gaps between ceilings and walls!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check ceiling grid in all directions is straight, level and true!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check framework set out for ceilings incorporates linear grills!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all main runners miss all penetrations and grid system is stable!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all shadow lines are clean and level and painted!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check ceiling is installed level and at correct heights!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check cornice installation is straight and finished with no more gaps!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that access panels are installed at correct locations as per drawings and specification and have other trades confirmed locations!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that finishes requiring make good after other trades is completed!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the finish is acceptable prior to painting!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reinforcement

• Check that correct revision drawings and specification are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check and confirm all set out works!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check materials comply with specification upon arrival onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that specified support and cover is achieved!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check trimming for all openings!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check bar chairs are correctly positioned and spaced!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that plastic tipped chairs are installed on all formed faces!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that reinforcement is place in all excavated areas as soon as possible!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that plastic membrane is protected against punching from bar chairs!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that starter bars are protected to eliminate displacement!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When possible pre fabricate reinforcement for beams!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all reinforcement is placed as per engineers drawings!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that engineers sign off is obtained prior to pour!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Roofing

• Check that correct revisions of drawings and specifications are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all materials comply with specification upon arrival onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check sarking, insulation, roof sheets, fasteners!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check flashings, cappings and sealants!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check gutters, support brackets, downpipes, sumps and overflows!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check roof lights, cowls bird proofing!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check roof materials are fitted securely and made weather proof!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check installation is carried out as per manufactures specifications!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check adequate turn up and turn down on all sheets!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check ridge capping is installed satisfactorily!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all materials abutting each other are compatible with each other!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that penetrations and flashings are designed, fabricated and sealed satisfactorily!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check gutter fall and gauge!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all box gutters have overflow installed!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check box sumps and dips have wire guards!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check downpipes are connected to gutter or sump!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check downpipes are sealed into storm water pipes!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check water tightness of roof system!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure roof is cleaned upon installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vinyl

• Check correct revisions of drawings and specifications are available onsite!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check samples of vinyls to be installed are available onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check preparation of substrate prior to installation!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check and confirm colours and pattern direction and set out accordingly!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check welding of seams is colour matched to agreed samples!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all joints in vinyl are straight!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check jointing in vinyl to be inconspicuous!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that 3 mm MDF is used as floor protection for all newly completed works!

  Yes

  No

  N/A