Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide
Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide
Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide
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D–10<br />
Appendix D: <strong>Inspection</strong>s-in-Depth<br />
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION GUIDE (5/01/04)<br />
Grading <strong>and</strong> Associated Items<br />
Maintenance of Traffic<br />
Verify that maintenance of traffic <strong>and</strong> preservation of<br />
abutting property owners’ interests are in accordance with<br />
contract provisions. Observe that the proper barricades,<br />
signing, striping, <strong>and</strong> flagging are in place to ensure the<br />
maximum safety to the public <strong>and</strong> the workers. Examine the<br />
project diaries <strong>and</strong> other project records to verify that<br />
revisions to the approved traffic control plans are<br />
documented. Drive through the project <strong>and</strong> verify that a<br />
stranger to the area can satisfactorily pass through or reach a<br />
destination within the project termini. Ensure that<br />
maintenance of traffic is reviewed daily by project personnel,<br />
followups on findings are made, <strong>and</strong> field corrections<br />
documented.<br />
Utilities<br />
Observe the coordination of the work between the<br />
contractor <strong>and</strong> railroad or utility companies, the supervision<br />
<strong>and</strong> inspection by the project personnel, <strong>and</strong> the efficiency<br />
<strong>and</strong> economy with which the work is being performed.<br />
Where the work is reimbursable, verify project record<br />
documentation:<br />
▼ Labor used, including classifications, number of<br />
personnel, <strong>and</strong> hours worked.<br />
▼ Equipment used (including type, capacity, <strong>and</strong> amount<br />
of usage).<br />
▼ Materials utilized (whether they are used or new).<br />
▼ Materials retired <strong>and</strong> their disposition (e.g., salvaged,<br />
returned to stock, or junked). Evaluate the procedures<br />
<strong>and</strong> practices used to determine if retired materials<br />
should be left in place, salvaged, returned to stock,<br />
reused, or junked, <strong>and</strong> the appropriate credits.<br />
▼ Special features such as unusual soil conditions, rock,<br />
presence of excessive moisture, dewatering required,<br />
adequacy of backfilling operations, weather, <strong>and</strong> unusual<br />
conditions that affect the prosecution <strong>and</strong> cost of the<br />
work.<br />
▼ Contract units constructed if time <strong>and</strong> material<br />
reimbursement is not used.<br />
Removal of Structures <strong>and</strong> Obstructions<br />
Verify that any structures <strong>and</strong> other improvements removed<br />
were disposed of in compliance with contract provisions.<br />
Ensure that any hazardous materials, such as lead-painted<br />
girders, were sent to the appropriate disposal site <strong>and</strong> that the<br />
required documentation is in the contract files. Where<br />
salvage value is required, verify that the appropriate Federal<br />
share is credited to the contract.<br />
Clearing <strong>and</strong> Grubbing<br />
Prior to work beginning, verify that these conditions are met:<br />
▼ Clearing limits are clearly marked.<br />
▼ Trees, shrubs, <strong>and</strong> other items that are to remain are<br />
marked <strong>and</strong> protected.<br />
▼ Project survey control is marked <strong>and</strong> protected.<br />
▼ Erosion control features are in place.<br />
▼ Project personnel are familiar with environmental<br />
commitments.<br />
▼ A plan is in place for stockpiling merchantable timber<br />
unless it is the property of the contractor.<br />
▼ Burning plans have been approved by the appropriate<br />
jurisdiction.<br />
Observe the adequacy of operations for removal of stumps,<br />
organic materials, <strong>and</strong> other objectionable materials to the<br />
specified depth throughout the required limits of<br />
construction. Verify procedures for stockpiling topsoil<br />
including stockpile erosion control.