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4.7 Drawing/Document/As-Built Maintenance
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.7 Drawing/Document/As-Built Maintenance
POLICY: Drawing/Document/As-Built Maintenance PURPOSE: To ensure a complete set of the Contract Documents – drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders or other pertinent contract document information is current, on-site and available at all times for…
1.13 Drawing and Specification Log
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.13 Drawing and Specification Log
POLICY: Drawing and Specification Log PURPOSE: To provide a list of all drawings and specifications received and distributed. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: A. All drawings and specifications received from the Owner or Architect will be listed…
2.15 Drug and Alcohol Program
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.15 Drug and Alcohol Program
POLICY: Drug and Alcohol Program PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for implementing the company drug and alcohol policy. A copy of the company drug and alcohol policy found in the employee handbook is attached. RESPONSIBILITY: Director of Administration PROCEDURE:…
2.16 Project Roles and Responsibilities
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.16 Project Roles and Responsibilities
POLICY: Project Roles and Responsibilities PURPOSE: To assign specific responsibilities and establish a chain of command for each individual project. RESPONSIBILITY: Vice President of Operations PROCEDURE: 1. After a contract or a firm commitment has been made…
5.2.1 Layout and Field Engineering
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.2 Sitework & Exterior QA/QC » 5.2.1 Layout and Field Engineering
POLICY: Layout and Field Engineering PURPOSE: To ensure the building and its components are positioned per the contract documents. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. The following are minimum items to be located and established by a licensed land…
1.6 Subcontractor/Vendor Identification and Qualification
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.6 Subcontractor/Vendor Identification and Qualification
POLICY: Subcontractor/Vendor Identification and Qualification PURPOSE: To identify qualified subcontractors and vendors in locations where Carter & Carter plans to build. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: Develop preliminary bid list using Google…
2.13 Field Office Layout and Setup
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.13 Field Office Layout and Setup
POLICY: Field Office Layout and Setup PURPOSE: To ensure a plan is established for the selection and delivery of field offices and furnishings that are consistent throughout the company, functional and compatible with the estimate. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent …
2.6 Schedule of Values and Cost Codes
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.6 Schedule of Values and Cost Codes
POLICY: Schedule of Values and Cost Codes PURPOSE: To provide an itemized list of construction activities along with their respective value to establish an accurate basis of payment. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Review the construction…
3.3 Change Order to Subcontractors and Purchase Orders
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.3 Change Order to Subcontractors and Purchase Orders
POLICY: Change Order to Subcontractors and Purchase Orders PURPOSE: To have a formal agreement to address revisions to the original Subcontracts and Purchase Orders. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Any potential change in price or a scope of work…
6.4 Subcontractor and Vendor Waiver & Release of Lien
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.4 Subcontractor and Vendor Waiver & Release of Lien
POLICY: Subcontractor and Vendor Waiver & Release of Lien PURPOSE: To require proper release of lien from all subcontractors and vendors. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Before final retainage is released on a subcontractor, a final Release of…
3.4.1 Subcontractor Application for Payment and Partial Release of Lien
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.4 Pay Application Processes » 3.4.1 Subcontractor Application for Payment and Partial Release of Lien
POLICY: Subcontractor Application for Payment and Partial Release of Lien PURPOSE: To ensure a uniform billing procedure to subcontractors. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Subcontractor pay applications should be submitted on the day of the…
3.2 Vendor Purchase Order Agreement
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.2 Vendor Purchase Order Agreement
POLICY: Vendor Purchase Order Agreement PURPOSE: To establish a uniform procedure for the preparation of the purchasing agreements with vendors that supply only material to our projects. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The Project Manager will…
3.1 Subcontract Agreement
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.1 Subcontract Agreement
POLICY: Subcontract Agreement PURPOSE: To have a written agreement, understanding, and commitment with individuals or companies providing labor or labor and materials to our projects. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The Project Manager will…
2.9 Overall Project Schedule (OPS)
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.9 Overall Project Schedule (OPS)
POLICY: Overall Project Schedule (OPS) PURPOSE: To ensure the entire plan for constructing the project is drafted into a bar chart format and confirmed by Carter & Carter and its subcontractors. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager, Superintendent PROCEDURE: An…
4.14 Fire Alarm System Check Out
POLICY: Fire Alarm System Check Out PURPOSE: To ensure the proper operation of the fire alarm system through systematic inspection and check out. RESPONSIBILITY: Electrician/Fire Alarm Subcontractor PROCEDURE: The Superintendent will check to ensure the following…
6.3 Owner’s Close Out Manual
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.3 Owner’s Close Out Manual
POLICY: Owner’s Closeout Manual PURPOSE: To provide documentation relative to the project for proper operation, maintenance, and record keeping. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager NOTE: This file should be turned over to the Owner no later than thirty (30) days…
4.13 Smoke/Fire Damper Check Out
POLICY: Smoke/Fire Damper Check Out PURPOSE: To ensure the proper operation of dampers through systematic inspection and check out. RESPONSIBILITY: HVAC Subcontractor/Foreman PROCEDURE: The Superintendent will check to ensure the following items have been…
1.12 The Estimate
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.12 The Estimate
POLICY: The Estimate PURPOSE: To establish the estimated cost of a project based on final plans and specifications. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: To provide a final estimate using the following procedures: A. The Estimator/Project Manager…
6.2 Owner’s Project Closeout Meeting
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.2 Owner’s Project Closeout Meeting
POLICY: Owner’s Project Closeout Meeting PURPOSE: To develop a plan and time line for completion of all open issues and contractual requirements necessary to receive final retainage payment. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: No later than (60) days…
1.20 Historical Data
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.20 Historical Data
POLICY: Historical Data PURPOSE: To gather and maintain historical information for all completed projects. This will include the Project Cost History as well as the Quantity History. RESPONSIBILITY: Chief Estimator PROCEDURE: 1. After a project is completely…
4.4 Monthly Site Wide Safety Meetings
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.4 Monthly Site Wide Safety Meetings
POLICY: Monthly Site Safety Meetings PURPOSE: To educate and discuss jobsite safety concerns and issues. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. The meetings will be conducted monthly on a day and time selected by the Superintendent. The exact…
4.9 Material Inventory
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.9 Material Inventory
POLICY: Material Inventory PURPOSE: To ensure all material procured directly by Carter & Carter via Purchase Order is quantified and complies with products specified in the Purchase Order upon delivery to the project site. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent/Project…
1.3 Estimating Dropbox Folders
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.3 Estimating Dropbox Folders
POLICY: Estimating Dropbox Folder Setup PURPOSE: To ensure the orderly filing and cataloging of information throughout the estimating process. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: To create a new project in dropbox go to Carter & Carter/1.…
2.12 Site Logistics Plan
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.12 Site Logistics Plan
POLICY: Site Logistics Plan PURPOSE: To ensure a plan is established for temporary facilities set up prior to mobilization. The plan will provide for storage, offices, traffic, signage, parking, utilities and other requirements and will be compatible with the…
5.1.3 Weather Delays
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.1 Day to Day QA/QC Procedures » 5.1.3 Weather Delays
POLICY: Weather Delay Policy & Procedure PURPOSE: To document a detailed record of weather delay’s daily. PROCEDURE: RESPONSIBILITY: SUPERINTENDENT 1. Rain delays are documented daily through the Project Daily Reports under “Observed Weather Conditions” in…
4.12 Path to Certificate of Occupancy
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.12 Path to Certificate of Occupancy
POLICY: Path to Certificate of Occupancy PURPOSE: Establish a written process of required steps to attain Certificate of Occupancy for each building. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: The following items shall be completed in order to attain building…
3.8 Projected Cost Update
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.8 Projected Cost Update
POLICY: Projected Cost Update PURPOSE: To report the current cost status of the project and the anticipated final cost based on the best judgment of the management team. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: The anticipated final cost is an estimated number…
1.18 Estimate Presentation
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.18 Estimate Presentation
POLICY: Estimate Presentation PURPOSE: To present the estimated cost of the project for owner approval. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: 1. After the Estimate is complete, a minimum of two days prior to presentation to the Approving Authority, the…
4.19 Payroll & Time Sheet Procedures
POLICY: Payroll & Time Sheet Procedures PURPOSE: To provide prompt and accurate payroll accounting for employees. RESPONSIBILITY: All Employees PROCEDURE: WEEKLY TIME SUMMARY PROCESSING For Salary Employees, time sheets are for tracking and coding your time…
6.3 Sub/Vendor Warranties
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.3 Sub/Vendor Warranties
POLICY: Sub/Vendor Warranties PURPOSE: To ensure the subcontractors and vendors understand and commit to warrant their work as specified. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Before retainage is released to a subcontractor, a written warranty matching…
1.10 Public Bid Room Notification
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.10 Public Bid Room Notification
POLICY: Public Bid Room Notification PURPOSE: To provide broad public notification of bidding information pertaining to the project. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: Notify the Dodge Rooms or Builders Exchanges (sample memo attached) in the…
6.6 Warranty Procedure
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.6 Warranty Procedure
POLICY: Warranty Procedure PURPOSE: To ensure all warranty issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Workmanship and defective material issues that occur after Carter & Carter demobilizes from the…
2.3 Buyout Schedule
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.3 Buyout Schedule
POLICY: Buyout Schedule PURPOSE: To ensure the buyout of the project is performed in a timely manner and supports the schedule. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Review the estimate for all items to be purchased by written purchase order and/or…
4.2 Near Term Schedule
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.2 Near Term Schedule
POLICY: Near Term Schedule PURPOSE: To actively monitor, evaluate and update the progress of the project and plan the upcoming work activities. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. A Near Term Schedule will be prepared prior to beginning work on…
4.17 Punch Out
POLICY: Punch Out/Inspection for Subcontractors PURPOSE: To provide for the orderly assignment of uncompleted work items and track their satisfactory completion. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: Inspections will be performed as described at the following…
2.11 Mandatory Posting Requirements
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.11 Mandatory Posting Requirements
POLICY: Mandatory Posting Requirements PURPOSE: To ensure compliance with all Federal and State posting requirements RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent/Director of Administration PROCEDURE: The following documents must be displayed in a prominent location, i.e. field…
6.1 Project Close-Out Action List
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.1 Project Close-Out Action List
POLICY: Project Close-Out Action List PURPOSE: To ensure all costs are accounted for and that Carter & Carter will not encounter any liability after the job is closed out. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: The Project Manager is to ensure that all bills…
1.14 Subcontractor/Vendor Worksheets
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.14 Subcontractor/Vendor Worksheets
POLICY: Subcontractor/Vendor Worksheets PURPOSE: To use as a worksheet for recording bidding data. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: A. The company name of all subcontractors and vendors who are bidding or who have been contacted for bids will…
5.5.1 Project Inspections
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.5 Misc. QA/QC Procedures » 5.5.1 Project Inspections
POLICY: Project Inspections PURPOSE: To ensure the project schedule is maintained and Carter & Carter, Local Jurisdiction, and 3rd party quality control standards are achieved, C&C will utilize the Procore inspection tab to document all required Local Jurisdiction…
3.4.3 Internal Subcontractor & Owner Pay Application Process
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.4 Pay Application Processes » 3.4.3 Internal Subcontractor & Owner Pay Application Process
POLICY: Internal Subcontractor & Owner Pay Application Process PURPOSE: To ensure both C&C and Subcontractors are paid timely and accurately. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager/Construction Administration PROCEDURE: Subcontractor/Vendor Pay Applications 1. On…
4.3 Weekly Subcontractor’s Scheduling Meeting
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.3 Weekly Subcontractor’s Scheduling Meeting
POLICY: Weekly Subcontractor’s Scheduling Meeting PURPOSE: To address and resolve daily problems and coordinate the work activities for the coming week. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. A formal meeting will be held each Tuesday at 9:00 AM…
1.19 Estimate Transfer from Timberline Estimating to Timberline Accounting
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.19 Estimate Transfer from Timberline Estimating to Timberline Accounting
POLICY: Estimate Transfer from Timberline Estimating to Timberline Accounting PURPOSE: To manage the transfer of cost codes and related budget amounts from estimating into accounting. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: After a formal notice is given…
5.4.3 Owner’s Punch
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.4 Finishes QA/QC » 5.4.3 Owner’s Punch
POLICY: Owner’s Punch PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter quality standards are maintained by generating a concise and organized list of Owner’s Punch items and track their satisfactory completion. RESPONSIBILITY: Finishes Assistant…
2.4 Submittal & Material Lead Time Logs
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.4 Submittal & Material Lead Time Logs
POLICY: Submittal and Material Lead Time Logs PURPOSE: To ensure the approval of submittals and the delivery of materials is performed in a timely manner and supports the schedule. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The following logs will be used…
4.16 Conversation Notes
POLICY: Conversation Notes PURPOSE: To document specific conversations for future reference. RESPONSIBILITY: The Originator PROCEDURE: A Conversation Note will be used when documentation and/or future action is required after a specific conversation. 1. All…
3.5 Joint Check
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.5 Joint Check
POLICY: Joint Check PURPOSE: To ensure payment of all materials to lower tier suppliers. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The decision to utilize the Joint Check Agreement will be based on: Carter & Carter Construction Sub/Vendor qualification…
2.17 Out of Town Expense/Living Allowance Reimbursement
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.17 Out of Town Expense/Living Allowance Reimbursement
POLICY: Out of Town Expense/Living Allowance Reimbursement PURPOSE: To maintain a standard policy for the reimbursement of out of town expenses for supervisors assigned to projects more than 60 miles from the corporate office. RESPONSIBILITY: Senior Project…
5.3.1 Owner Box Walk
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.3 Vertical Construction & Pre-Finishes QA/QC » 5.3.1 Owner Box Walk
POLICY: Owner Box Walk PURPOSE: 1. To ensure all finish MEP components are installed in accordance with project documents and; 2. Identify conditions that may not be aesthetically acceptable to the owner and/or where installation of MEP components may be…
1.15 Bid Analysis Worksheet
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.15 Bid Analysis Worksheet
POLICY: Bid Analysis Worksheet PURPOSE: To analyze various bid combinations, check scopes, and establish the order of low, complete bids. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: A. Bid Analysis Worksheets (O.EST.-110) will be generated by the Bid Team as…
5.1.2 Project Daily Log
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.1 Day to Day QA/QC Procedures » 5.1.2 Project Daily Log
POLICY: Project Daily Log PURPOSE: To document a detailed record of each project’s daily activities. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. On your computer or iOS device, use Procore to enter and generate the daily log. 2. In addition to the…
3.7 Providing Proper Notice to a Subcontractor or Vendor
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.7 Providing Proper Notice to a Subcontractor or Vendor
POLICY: Providing Proper Notice to a Subcontractor or Vendor PURPOSE: To provide for methodical and orderly effort in which a subcontractor or vendor is legally notified to address contractual deficiencies and/or to be terminated. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager…
2.19 Project Bulletin Board
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.19 Project Bulletin Board
POLICY: Project Bulletin Board PURPOSE: To satisfy posting regulations and to promote good communications. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: Each Carter & Carter Construction project will be equipped with an exterior bulletin board. The board will be…
5.2.4 Exterior Finish Punch
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.2 Sitework & Exterior QA/QC » 5.2.4 Exterior Finish Punch
POLICY: Exterior Finish Punch PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter quality standards are maintained by generating a concise and organized list of Exterior Punch items and track their satisfactory completion. RESPONSIBILITY: Exteriors Assistant Superintendent PROCEDURE:…
5.1.4 Daily Photos
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.1 Day to Day QA/QC Procedures » 5.1.4 Daily Photos
POLICY: Daily Photos PURPOSE: To ensure day to day site conditions, critical components of construction, aesthetic features, safety and workmanship issues, etc. are thoroughly and appropriately documented. RESPONSIBILITY: Carter & Carter Project Teams PROCEDURE:…
4.6 Owner/Architect/Contractor Meeting (Monthly)
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.6 Owner/Architect/Contractor Meeting (Monthly)
POLICY: Owner/Architect/Contractor Meeting (Monthly) PURPOSE: Monthly meetings held by the Project Manager to review Project Status with the Owner and Architect. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The Project manager shall schedule a meeting monthly…
2.14.1 Reporting Injuries
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.14 Jobsite Safety » 2.14.1 Reporting Injuries
POLICY: Reporting Injuries PURPOSE: To establish a uniform procedure for reporting injuries. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: If an injury occurs: 1.Obtain appropriate medical treatment. 2. Contact the corporate office and report the injury to the…
6.8 Client Satisfaction Survey
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.8 Client Satisfaction Survey
POLICY: Client Satisfaction Survey PURPOSE: To gather information from clients regarding Carter & Carter’s project performance so that Carter & Carter can improve future performance. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Upon project completion,…
4.8 Tool Inventory Log
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.8 Tool Inventory Log
POLICY: Tool Inventory Log PURPOSE: To ensure accountability of all job purchased tools. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. All non-expendable tools, when purchased, shall be listed on the General Tool Inventory Log. 2. The inventory log shall be…
5.4.1 Carter & Carter Completion List
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.4 Finishes QA/QC » 5.4.1 Carter & Carter Completion List
POLICY: Carter & Carter Completion List PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter quality standards are maintained by completing Carter & Carter’s internal unit completion list prior to Owner’s Punch. RESPONSIBILITY: Finishes Assistant Superintendent PROCEDURE:…
2.1 Project Start Up Action List
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.1 Project Start Up Action List
POLICY: Project Start Up Action List PURPOSE: To provide a check list of typical/critical items that will ensure proper project start-up. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The Project Manager will obtain a copy of the Carter & Carter Project…
2.5 Subcontractor Insurance Certificate
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.5 Subcontractor Insurance Certificate
POLICY: Subcontractor Insurance Certificate PURPOSE: To have adequate insurance coverage. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. An insurance certificate will be received from each subcontractor prior to his starting any work. No subcontractor shall be…
5.4.2 Carter & Carter Punch
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.4 Finishes QA/QC » 5.4.2 Carter & Carter Punch
POLICY: Carter & Carter Punch PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter quality standards are maintained by generating a concise and organized list of Owner’s Punch items and track their satisfactory completion. RESPONSIBILITY: Finishes Assistant…
1.11 Estimating & Job Number/Cost Code
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.11 Estimating & Job Number/Cost Code
POLICY: Estimating & Job Number/Cost Code PURPOSE: To ensure continuity in the issuance of estimate numbers, job numbers, and cost codes. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: Job numbers, estimate numbers, and cost codes shall be assigned by the…
2.7 Subcontractor Qualification
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.7 Subcontractor Qualification
POLICY: Subcontractor Qualification PURPOSE: To ensure quality subcontractors who are capable of performing the specified scope of work are contracted. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: Upon solicitation for bid, Subcontractors will be emailed a link…
1.1 Preliminary Conceptual Estimate
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.1 Preliminary Conceptual Estimate
POLICY: Preliminary Conceptual Estimate PURPOSE: To ensure the consistent and thorough preparation and presentation of conceptual estimates. “Conceptual Estimating” is defined as the process of developing an estimate for a project based on a concept or…
2.14 Jobsite Safety
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.14 Jobsite Safety
POLICY: Jobsite Safety PURPOSE: To ensure a safe working environment for all persons employed and/or visiting a Carter & Carter jobsite and to comply with all applicable OSHA regulations. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: The Job Safety Plan will be…
4.28 Project Assignments
POLICY: Project Assignments PURPOSE: To assign specific individual responsibilities and confirm the chain of command for each individual phase of the project. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Superintendent/Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. After the project start-up, an…
5.2.2 Construction Mock Up
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.2 Sitework & Exterior QA/QC » 5.2.2 Construction Mock Up
POLICY: Construction Mock Up PURPOSE: 1. To ensure all exterior finish materials have been furnished and installed in conformance with approved material selections and; 2. To ensure all exterior and waterproofing components are installed to acceptable workmanship…
4.11 Path to Power
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.11 Path to Power
POLICY: Path to Power PURPOSE: Establish a written process of required steps to achieve permanent power to each building. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: The following activities should be thoroughly planned/coordinated to ensure that permanent power to…
4.12 Anchor Bolt Layout
POLICY: Anchor Bolt Layout PURPOSE: To provide a consistent method for accurate placement and checking of anchor bolts. RESPONSIBILITY: The Concrete Subcontractor or Framer PROCEDURE: The Superintendent will ensure the following is completed and accurate. 1.…
2.7.1 Subcontractor Risk Mitigation
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.7 Subcontractor Qualification » 2.7.1 Subcontractor Risk Mitigation
POLICY: Subcontractor Risk Mitigation PURPOSE: To ensure selection of subcontractors who are financially capable of performing the specified scope of work are contracted. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: When analyzing subcontractors who do not qualify…
6.9 Post Project Summation Meeting
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.9 Post Project Summation Meeting
POLICY: Post Project Summation Meeting PURPOSE: To review, discuss, and critique the project after completion and demobilization. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The Project Manager will establish the meeting date with the “Team” and…
4.10 Path to Water/Sanitary
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.10 Path to Water/Sanitary
POLICY: Path to Water/Sanitary PURPOSE: Establish a written process of required steps to attain permanent water/sanitary for each building. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: The following activities should be thoroughly planned/coordinated to ensure that…
2.8 Project Directory – Subcontractor/Vendor Directory
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.8 Project Directory – Subcontractor/Vendor Directory
POLICY: Project Directory – Subcontractor/Vendor Directory PURPOSE: To provide and maintain a listing of subcontractors, vendors, and project personnel, their addresses and telephone numbers. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: Project Manager shall…
5.1.5 Project Observations
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.1 Day to Day QA/QC Procedures » 5.1.5 Project Observations
POLICY: Procore Observation Tab PURPOSE: To ensure Carter & Carter safety and quality control standards are achieved and maintained to the highest level on each project site. RESPONSIBILITY: Carter & Carter Project Team PROCEDURE: Carter & Carter Construction…
1.5 Site Visit Checklist
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.5 Site Visit Checklist
POLICY: Site Visit Checklist PURPOSE: To note all existing site conditions and collect important local information so that accurate information can be used to complete the estimate. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: A site visit must be made at the…
5.1.1 Daily Clean Up
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.1 Day to Day QA/QC Procedures » 5.1.1 Daily Clean Up
POLICY: Daily Clean Up PURPOSE: To ensure a safe working environment for all persons employed and/or visiting a Carter & Carter Construction jobsite and to improve efficiency through discipline and organization. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE:…
4.1 Subcontractor Pre-Construction Start Up Meeting
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.1 Subcontractor Pre-Construction Start Up Meeting
POLICY: Subcontractor Pre-Construction Start Up Meeting PURPOSE: A meeting will be held with each individual Subcontractor to discuss key aspects of their scope of work including safety, day to day job site procedures, administrative and clerical procedures,…
3.6 Extra Work Authorization
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.6 Extra Work Authorization
POLICY: Extra Work Authorization PURPOSE: To establish a proper procedure for authorizing additional work. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent PROCEDURE: Additional work will only be authorized through the issuance of a formal Change Order. If an immediate change is…
1.4 Preliminary Overall Project Schedule
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.4 Preliminary Overall Project Schedule
POLICY: Preliminary Overall Project Schedule PURPOSE: To ensure the entire plan for constructing the project is drafted into a bar chart format to be used (1) during the estimating phase to convey durations to subcontractors and vendors and (2) as part of the bid…
2.2 Request for Information (RFI)
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.2 Request for Information (RFI)
POLICY: Request for Information (RFI) PURPOSE: To ensure a consistent system for the orderly processing and tracking of questions and answers by all parties involved in a project. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: Tutorial on how to create and respond…
5.5.3 Emergency Water Shut Off Procedure
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.5 Misc. QA/QC Procedures » 5.5.3 Emergency Water Shut Off Procedure
POLICY: Emergency Water Shut Off Procedure PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter employees are properly trained to shut project site water off in the event of a water leak on site. RESPONSIBILITY: All on site C&C employees. PROCEDURE: In addition to notifying the Lead…
3.4.2 Contractors Application for Payment
Section 3. Project Administration » 3.4 Pay Application Processes » 3.4.2 Contractors Application for Payment
POLICY: (External) Contractors Application for Payment PURPOSE: To provide the Owner with a concise and consistent billing. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The contract is to be reviewed to determine when billings are to be submitted. Typical…
2.10 C&C Internal Pre-Construction Conference
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.10 C&C Internal Pre-Construction Conference
POLICY: Carter & Carter Team Internal Pre-Construction Conference PURPOSE: To provide a formal status report to the members of the Carter & Carter Construction Team at the beginning of each project. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. Prior to actual…
5.5.2 3rd Party Report Responses
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.5 Misc. QA/QC Procedures » 5.5.2 3rd Party Report Responses
POLICY: 3rd Party Report Responses PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter quality standards are maintained by utilizing a standardized process for tracking and documenting the completion of 3rd party project reports. RESPONSIBILITY: Superintendent/Assistant Project…
4.5 Mid-Month Project Status Meetings
Section 4. Project Controls » 4.5 Mid-Month Project Status Meetings
POLICY: Mid Month Project Status Meetings PURPOSE: The Project Manager, Superintendent and Senior Staff will meet as scheduled to review current project progress. PROCORE must be up to date for this meeting. This meeting should run no more than 1…
5.2.3 Building Envelope Checklist
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.2 Sitework & Exterior QA/QC » 5.2.3 Building Envelope Checklist
POLICY: Building Envelope Checklist PURPOSE: Ensure Carter & Carter exterior quality and water intrusion control standards are maintained by completing Carter & Carter’s Building Envelope Checklist prior to commencement of building facades. RESPONSIBILITY:…
6.5 Operation/Maintenance Documentation
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.5 Operation/Maintenance Documentation
POLICY: Operation/Maintenance Documentation PURPOSE: To provide the Owner with all the information needed to properly operate and maintain the new facilities. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. In accordance with the Contract Documents, provide all…
6.7 Subcontractor/Vendor Performance Evaluation
Section 6. Project Closeout » 6.7 Subcontractor/Vendor Performance Evaluation
POLICY: Subcontractor/Vendor Performance Evaluation PURPOSE: To evaluate a subcontractor/vendor’s performance as a reference for future projects. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager/Superintendent PROCEDURE: 1. Prior to demobilization of each project, the…
1.7 Subcontractor/Vendor Database
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.7 Subcontractor/Vendor Database
POLICY: Subcontractor/Vendor Database PURPOSE: To maintain a complete list of available subcontractors and vendors to assist in creating individual project bid lists. RESPONSIBILITY: Chief Estimator PROCEDURE: A complete list of potential subcontractors and…
1.17 Projected Cash Flow Chart
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.17 Projected Cash Flow Chart
POLICY: Projected Cash Flow Chart PURPOSE: To advise the owner of the project’s projected cash flow. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: If required, a Projected Cash Flow Chart will be prepared by the Project manager providing the data requested…
5.3.3 MEP In Wall Punch
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.3 Vertical Construction & Pre-Finishes QA/QC » 5.3.3 MEP In Wall Punch
PURPOSE: To generate a concise and organized list of incomplete MEP Rough In items and track their satisfactory completion. RESPONSIBILITY: MEP Assistant Superintendent PROCEDURE: Inspections will be performed as described on all Carter & Carter Construction…
1.8 Invitation to Bid
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.8 Invitation to Bid
POLICY: Invitation to Bid PURPOSE: To solicit bidders and establish pricing conditions for the project. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: 1. An Invitations to Bid is to be sent to all bidders that wish to qualify to bid on the project or that are…
2.18 Internet Service Provider Setup
Section 2. Project Start Up » 2.18 Internet Service Provider Setup
POLICY: Internet Service Provider Setup PURPOSE: To provide a method to set up internet service accounts at the jobsite. RESPONSIBILITY: Project Manager PROCEDURE: 1. The Project Manager will investigate the availability of internet service providers (ISP) at…
5.3.2 Framing Punch
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.3 Vertical Construction & Pre-Finishes QA/QC » 5.3.2 Framing Punch
PURPOSE: To generate a concise and organized list of uncompleted framing items and track their satisfactory completion. RESPONSIBILITY: Framing Assistant Superintendent PROCEDURE: Inspections will be performed as described on all Carter & Carter Construction…
1.9 Bidder Information Sheet
Section 1. Pre-Construction » 1.9 Bidder Information Sheet
POLICY: Bidder Information Sheet PURPOSE: To Pre-qualify Bidders for Future Projects. RESPONSIBILITY: Estimator in Charge PROCEDURE: 1. A copy of the Bidder Information Sheet (Form O.EST.-50) will be mailed, emailed, or faxed to a prospective bidder as an…
5.4.4 Unit Lock Up
Section 5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control » 5.4 Finishes QA/QC » 5.4.4 Unit Lock Up
POLICY: Unit Lock Up PURPOSE: To ensure finished units are adequately protected from damage, vandalism, and material theft. RESPONSIBILITY: The Superintendent PROCEDURE: Upon installation of appliances in units, Carter & Carter Superintendent shall designate an…