When it is needed
Before acceptance or final payment, or in a dispute about unfinished work or overstated quantities.
What we examine
- Installed networks
- As-built documentation
- Schedules and work completion records
Materials to prepare
- Contract and appendices
- Working documentation
- Estimates and completion records
- Concealed-work documentation
Sample questions
- What work has actually been completed in the accessible part?
- Do the materials and equipment comply with the agreed specification?
- Which installation defects have been established?
- Are there documented discrepancies in quantities?
- What work is needed to remedy the identified defects?
How the work is carried out
- Preparing a list of items to be checked
- Inspection and comparison of documents
- Calculation of established discrepancies
Result
A report with a table of work checked, deviations identified and technical justification for the necessary corrections.
What affects the conclusions
The cost and quantities of concealed work require verifiable documents or agreed opening-up.
Frequently asked questions
Can only the disputed items be checked?
Yes. The brief will list the particular systems, work and comparison criteria.
The completion record is signed—is it too late to check?
A technical examination is possible after signing as well. Preservation of the object and available materials are important.