Superintendent - Inspections, Testing, Tickets

1. The superintendent must, as necessary, schedule and control the special inspections that are required for the project. Subcontractors are not allowed to dictate when and where the special inspector is to make inspections. Typically, the owner will hire the special inspector for soils testing, concrete, steel, EIFS, roofing, and any other construction types that may be required per contract documents. It is expected that the superintendent champions any and all meetings, inspections, and any scheduled inspections after remediation.
2. Include and invite the special inspector to any pre-construction meetings that require third party inspections.
3. The owner’s third-party inspector is an important part of each project. You must understand all material requirements, constructability/installation requirements while walking through these with the inspector. The inspector represents the owner and they should be treated as an owner. If there is any conflict, consult with the project manager and with the special inspection agency prior to reviewing any issues with the owner.
4. Keep a separate binder for third party inspections on each project. Include a sign-in sheet to track dates/hours of each inspection. This helps document how much time is spent vs. the contract between either Brinkmann/owner for the third-party inspector. Information should be documented in the daily log under the inspection heading

1. The superintendent must be fully aware of any test procedures prior to the third-party conducting any inspections. Review these procedures in the pre-construction meeting where applicable.
2. Review test and inspection results with inspector. Document any test/inspections that do not meet requirements. Ensure the subcontractor involved with any tests that pass or fail is aware immediately of the inspection. If any test results do not pass or meet project requirements, facilitate with subcontractor and inspector the necessary remediation to ensure inspection passes.
3. If necessary, discuss specific testing/samples with the third-party inspection agency (example: additional concrete cylinders to be cast for early break results when placing concrete, pouring tilt-up panels, etc.)
4. It is very important to maintain a great working relationship with all inspectors including third-party inspectors. Always take the “harder right” over the “easier wrong” when the situation presents itself. It is critical to document and test all materials and installations per contract documents. All testing/inspections must have passing results prior to continuation with any operation.
5. Reference contract documents including specifications in all CSI divisions as well as structural plans to make sure all required inspections are taking place and scheduled properly.

It is important that all material received by Brinkmann Constructors jobsites is precise, and accurately reflected in the delivery tickets.

Currently, there is not a dedicated procedure to ensure this information is correct and properly tracked. Therefore, Brinkmann relies on the project superintendent and team to create and utilize a system for confirming quantities, specifics, delivery information, etc. that works best for their group and site.