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WHAT IS QUALITY CONTROL  

Purpose

Goals and Objectives of Quality Control

  • Contract Compliance
  • Risk Mitigation - Schedule and Financial
  • Trust by Verify with all site personnel
  • Self and Company Reputation
  • Education and Development

 

Expectations

More than a series of check boxes, or checklists of items to review, QC is a mindset that incorporates a multitude of tasks, and procedures. Below are some of the items that are considered a part of the QC mindset at Brinkmann.

  1. Check Sets & Prime Contract Review
  2. Buyout (Per Plans and Specs)
  3. Project Premortem
  4. Management of 3rd Party Consultants
  5. Mockups
  6. Site Walkthrough Guidelines
  7. Coordination Meetings
  8. Subcontractor Precon Meetings
  9. Inspections and Observations
  10. Punchlist and Closeout
OVERVIEW  
The information below is a high-level overview of some of the item listed above.  More information on each can be found on their respective landing page as you work through each process.

Check Set & Prime Contract Review

  • The foundation of all Quality Control is derived from knowing the Drawings, Specs, and Contracts.

  • Every team member should know what our obligations are within the Prime Contract, and the trade partner agreements

  • Every team member is reqired to perform a Check set review of Project Documents

 

 

 

Buyout 

  • Buy Plans and Specifications
  • Ensure adequate manpower for schedule/phasing
  • Discuss quality expectations
  • Outline expectations for subcontractor QC and supervision
  • Include mockps and associated mobilzations

 

Kickoff and Premortem

  • Communicate project risks to the team
    • Risky subcontractors
    • Schedule challenges/damages
    • Budget items
    • Material Availability
  • Prepare options to mitigate or manage the concerns
  • Create a "Master List" of all anticipated qc/qa inspections. Load into Procore.
  • Discuss role of each team member in the process

 

3rd Pary Consultants

  • Geotechnical/Special Inspections – Typically by Owner

  • Envelope – By Owner or by Brinkmann

  • Plann Review

  • Mockup Window Testing

  • Multiple Field Inspections/Insitu Window Tests

  • ADA/FHA - By Owner or by Brinkmann

    • Plan Review

    • Predrywall inspection

    • Final Building Inspection

  • Manufacturer's Representatives

    • Weather Barrier

    • Windows

    • Siding Roofing

 

Mockups

Set Expectations with Subs and Owners

  • Perform typical exterior building mockup
    • Windows/Doors
    • Weather Barrier and Flashing Details
    • Caulking
    • Try to Include all facades used on the building if possible
    • Get Manufacturer's Rep to observe install and 'sign off' on proper install procedures
    • Test the windows and completed systems using a 3rd Party Envelope Consultant
    • Document the steps and create a "Final Mockup Report" to submit as a submittal to record

  • Unit Mockup

    • Full scale unit mockup
    • Build offiste or push schedule ahead of other units
    • Owner/Architect/Consultant Walkthroughs and Sign-Off's 
    • Lock Doors
    • Specialty Flooring/Concrete/Finishes

Subcontractor Precon Meetings

  • Meeting held onsite 2 weeks prior to the start of the Subcontractor’s work

  • Utilize and modify existing pre-con templates found in the QC folder on Procore

  • Review project plans and specifications for clarification on the scope and the expectations of all parties

  • Review applicable inspections and agreeable process of completing them

  • Project Engineer to take minutes and notes. These should be distributed to Subcontractor and saved to Procore in the Quality Control folder

 

Field QC Inspections

  • Start early in installation process
  • Utilize inspection templates
  • Create observations from the inspections tool
  • Expectation is daily up to a few times a week
  • Create a phasing plan to show an area turnover

 

 

Project Punchlist / Closeout

  • Punch a Mockup with the Owner/Architect to set expectations.

  • Make sure whoever is punching the building is punching the Mockup

  • Use Observations throughout the project to minimize the punch list

  • Don't start Owner punch too early.  Need to lock doors/hallways/floors behind to avoid damaging finished surfaces

  • Avoid allowing Owner to re-walk punched areas

  • Key is to start closing items out as early as possible to avoid a rush at the end

    • Submittal Items (Warranties, Redlines, O&M’s, Attic Stock, etc.)

    • Close out deviations / fail inspections quickly

    • Start Brinkmann Internal Punch walks early. If an area is ready to walk, then we should

    • Reverify AHJ, State, City, Fire Marshall, & Third-Party inspection requirements for TCO & CO

    • Need to shift schedule discussions from mass production to specific turnover needs and plans

  • Discuss staffing plans and how roles & responsibilities will shift as personnel leave the project