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SECTION 013200- CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

Construction Progress Schedules.

Submittals Schedule.

Daily construction reports.

Special reports.

Related Sections include: Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

SUBMITTALS

Submittals Schedule: Submit three copies of schedule to include scheduled date for first submittal, specification Section number and title, submittal category (action or informational), name of subcontractor, description of the Work covered, scheduled date for the COR’s final release or approval.

Construction Progress Schedule: Submit two printed copies of initial schedule, to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, on suitable media, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (Initial or Updated) and date on label.

Periodic Construction Reports: Submit two copies at weekly intervals.

Special Reports: Submit two copies at time of unusual event or discovery of differing conditions.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Construction schedules shall be prepared using Microsoft Project.

Format of listings: Table of Contents of this Project Manual.

Identification of listings: By major Specification Section numbers.

Prescheduling Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to review methods and procedures related to the Construction Progress Schedules.

COORDINATION

Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

Coordinate Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PRODUCTS

SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by the construction schedule. Include time required for review, re-submittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established in the Notice To Proceed (NTP) to the date of Final Completion.

Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by a Change Order.

Activities: Treat each principal element of the Work as a separate numbered activity. Comply with the following:

Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 10 days.

Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial Completion, and allow time for Engineer's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

Work by Owner: Include a separate activity for each portion of the Work performed by the Owner, if applicable.

Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

Coordination with existing construction.

Uninterruptible services.

Use of premises restrictions.

Provisions for future construction.

Environmental control.

Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in the schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

Complete sequence of construction by activity, with Contract Price breakdown at each stage.

Dates for beginning, and completion of, each major element of construction specifically listing:

Installation procedure.

Subcontractor Work.

Equipment installations.

Finishing.

Projected percentage of completion for each item, as of first day of each month.

Schedule Updating: Concurrent with making revisions to schedule, prepare tabulated reports showing the following:

Identification of activities that have changed.

Changes in early and late start dates.

Changes in early and late finish dates.

Changes in activity durations in workdays.

Changes in the critical path.

Changes in the Contract Time.

REPORTS

Construction Reports: Prepare periodic construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site:

List of subcontractors at Project site.

Accidents.

Meetings and significant decisions.

Unusual events (refer to special reports).

Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

Emergency procedures.

Change Orders received and implemented.

Construction Change Directives received.

Services connected and disconnected.

Equipment or system tests and startups.

Partial Completions and occupancies.

Substantial Completions authorized.

SPECIAL REPORTS

General: Submit special reports directly to the COR within one day of an occurrence. Distribute copies of report to parties affected by the occurrence.

Reporting Unusual Events or difference between field conditions and Contract Documents:

When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at Project site, whether or not related directly to the Work, prepare and submit a special report. List chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information. Advise Owner in advance when these events are known or predictable.

Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Submit with a request for information. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

END OF SECTION 013200

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