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School Project Manual is for the Construction Administration,Quality Control and Structural Inspection of the "Public School" Construction Project.
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School Project Manual is for the Construction Administration, Quality Control and Structural Inspection of the "California Public School" Construction Project!

School Project Manual provides you with methods to manage any School Construction Project, and save you $$$ on your next school project!

45 years of General Contracting, Construction Management, Inspection and Construction Forensic Expert Litigation Support experience has gone into the development of the "SCHOOL PROJECT MANUAL" [122 pages].

The format is easy to use: Simply follow the procedures, protocols, and recommended guidelines. Fill in the blanks on the easy-to-use forms, and your project will be easier to administrate, coordinate, inspect, and you will be able to maintain highly detailed records.

An Excellent Resource for School Administrators, Architects, Attorneys, Contractors, Project Managers, Superintendents, Inspectors of Record, and Special Inspectors!

Contains 122 Pages, in 12 Parts with:
28 EASY-TO-USE TEMPLATE FORMS!

- CONTENTS -

PART 1: Introduction
This part briefly introduces the purpose of the School Project Manual.
PART 2:

Project Organization
This part contains a complete form to list all "key" players, with addresses, and telephone numbers: School District, Architect, Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Soils Engineer, Division of the State Architect, Inspector of Record, Testing Laboratory, and General Contractor. A similar list of all subcontractors is provided in the form, entitled "Subcontractor and Materials Suppliers List", which is divided into Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Specification Section Divisions.

Forms: Subcontractor and Materials Suppliers list ( CSI Divisions 2-16 )

PART 3: Communication and Meetings
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to correspondence, reports, job site visits, and meetings.

Forms: Pre-Construction Meeting - In Attendance
PART 4: Submittals and Shop Drawings
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to the submittal of product data and shop drawings, by the Contractor, to the Architect for review. A comprehensive log is provided in the form, entitled "Submittal Log", which is divided into Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Specification Section Divisions.

Forms: Submittal Log ( CSI Divisions 2-16 )
PART 5: Scheduling
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to a cost-loaded critical path method (CPM) progress schedule.
PART 6: Testing and Inspection
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to "Special Inspections" and Materials Testing (when they are required).
PART 7: Special Inspection
This part contains highly detailed (recommended) procedures and protocol for "Special Inspectors" to follow during their special inspections. This part is highly recommended reading for all participants, so they are aware of the procedures and requirements for the "Special Inspectors", and provide for adequate preparation and coordination. List and log forms are provided to maintain records for each "Special Inspector", their time on the job, and test specimens taken for Laboratory Testing.

With Recommended Check Lists for:

A. Duties & Responsibilities
Form: Special Inspector's List - Division 2 - Site Work
Form: Special Inspector's Log - Division 2 - Site Work

B. Reinforced Concrete Inspections
Form: Special Inspector's List - Division 3 - Concrete
Form: Special Inspector's Log - Division 3 - Concrete
Form: Concrete Placement Log

C. Structural Masonry Inspections
Form: Special Inspector's List - Division 4 - Masonry
Form: Special Inspector's Log - Division 4 - Masonry
Form: Masonry Prism Log
Form: Masonry Mortar Log
Form: Masonry Grout Placement Log

D. Structural Steel & Welding Inspections
Form: Special Inspector's List - Division 5 - Metals
Form: Special Inspector's Log - Division 5 - Metals

E. Sprayed-Applied Fireproofing Inspections
Form: Special Inspector's List - Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Form: Special Inspector's Log - Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
PART 8: Reports
This part contains procedures and protocol for the reporting by the Architect, Engineers, Inspector of Record, and the Contractor to the Division of the State Architect, and for the "Special Inspector's" reporting to the School District, and the Contractor.

Form: SSS 6A/E Architect and Engineer's Verified Report
Form: SSS 6 Inspector of Record's Verified Report
Form: Daily Report of Special Inspection
Form: Field Data Sheet for Test Specimens
Form: Structural Steel Fabrication Shipping Certificate
PART 9: Requests for Information
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to requests for information by the Contractor, Inspector of Record, and "Special Inspectors" (separate forms) directed to the Architect, with logs for tracking each R.F.I., the Architect's reply, and the time-line for responses.

Form: R.F.I.
Form: R.F.I. Log
Form: Inspector's Inquiry
Form: Inspector's Inquiry Log
PART 10: Change Orders
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to changes in the scope of work, which affects the Contract.

Form: Proposal Request Log
Form: Change Order Log
PART 11: Safety
This part addresses the establishment and protocol for an accident-prevention program, and the Contractors' injury and illness prevention program, as required by O.S.H.A.

Copy: CAL-OSHA, Article 3, Section 1509 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM
 Copy: California, Title 8, Subchapter 7 - GENERAL SAFETY ORDERS, Section 3103 - INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
PART 12: Project Close-Out
This part contains procedures and protocol pertaining to completing the project, and administrative issues for close-out.

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