PROJECT : THE FINANCE CENTER

SUBJECT : GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORKS

QUALITY CONTROL GUIDELINES

I. LINE AND GRADE (SURVEYING WORKS):

1.0 Alignment and elevation shall be checked and referred to the topographic,
bench mark, control points and building layout plans issued for common
references.

2.0 THE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS

SURVEYOR (EEI CORP.) SHALL BE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
FOLLOWING:

2.1 Establish on ground intersecting grid lines as specified on the Site

Development and Architectural plans and given control points..

2.2 Re-establish again and again, as necessary, knocked down grid points,
reference or offset points.

It is convenient to installers (rebars and form crew) to have at least 4

offset points from 4 corners of building and 1.0 meter off-set on every
vertical structures from finish floor line.

2.3 Check plumbness and verticality of columns/ wall prior to request of

concrete pouring.

2.4 All surveying instruments shall be calibrated.

2.5 Provide reference point at center line of elevator shaft for elevator
contractor's guide.

2.6 Provide (if needed) as-built for line and grade based on existing or actual
site condition.

II. CONCRETE AND STEEL WORKS:

1.0 CONCRETE SAMPLING

a. Minimum of five (5) cylinder samples shall be taken for every 50 cu.m.
and / per design strength of concrete.

b. Check proper curing of samples at curing tank.

c.1) Curing tank of adequate size shall be constructed by General

Contractor.

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 c.2) General Contractor shall inform DAAA schedule of demoulding
of concrete cylinder samples.

c.3) Prior to placing of cylinder into the curing tank the same should
be signed by DAAA site inspector.

c.4) Samples should not be placed on top of the other inside the tank.

c.5) Provide rack in transporting the samples to the testing laboratory.

Be sure sampled are not damaged.

c. Testing of concrete samples shall be witnessed by DAAA

representative.

d. All testing laboratories should be approved by Structural Designer.

e. Concrete Testing Samples.

- Test two (2) cylinder samples age of seven (7) days.

- Test one (1) cylinder sample at 14 days.

- Test one (1) sample at 28day for final confirmation.

- If sample at 28th day failed to reach the required compressive

strength, one (1) sample shall be tested on the 56 day. If failed again
on the 56 days, refer to structural consultant for review and
recommendation.

2.0 FORMWORKS

2.1 Establish desired alignment and elevation prior to erection and

installation of formworks and shoring. Check capacity of sharing and
proper shoring spacing to avoid deflection during concreting.

2.2 Selection of materials for formworks should be based on safety and

scheduled finished. Bottom forms should be even all throughout the
area concerned. Contractor to clean forms prior to installation.

2.3 Check required depth of beam/girder and thickness of slab prior to

fabrication and installation of siding forms.

2.4 For column and retaining wall, check plumbness relative to the vertical
rebar reinforcement prior to installation of any siding forms. Provide
standard rebar separator using concrete spacer block to maintain
concrete protective covering.

2.5 Assign competent Engineer to oversee all aspect of formworks.

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 2.6 Submit formworks enclosure request for approval by DAAA site
inspector.

2.7 Check provision of shoring on supporting concrete floor to avoid

deflections during and after concreting One (1) weak floor should be
supported by two (2) strong floors. Two (2) weak floors should be
supported by three (3) strong floors.

Concrete floor less than Fourteen (14) days old is considered a weak
floor.

2.8 Set and maintain permissible tolerances on lines, grades or dimensions

of formworks completed.

2.9 Verify requirement for inserts, keyways, water stops built-in frames for
openings, holes through the concrete and similar requirements for other
trades attached or supported by formworks.

2.10 If shoring is to be placed on top of existing soil, make sure that shoring
does not rest on unstable, loose or wet soil. Provide adequate shoring
shoes to avoid settlement.

2.11 For columns/retaining wall, prior to enclosure of forms, remove dirt

and or loose concrete at the surface or construction joints or windows
must be provided for flushing out possible dirt accumulation.

2.12 Provide form stoppers and tie rods or snap ties to maintain required
thickness for columns/RC wall/parapet wall.

2.13 Inspect formworks after concrete placement to detect abnormal

deflections and other signs of imminent failure which could be
corrected.

2.14 Submit stripping request prior to removal of formworks/shoring for

approval by DAAA site inspectors. Refer to structural specification
regarding minimum waiting period for formworks removal.

2.15 Avoid early removal of shoring after concreting.

3.0 REBAR WORKS

3.1 Make sure all steel bar test results shall be conforming the required
tensile strength prior to any fabrication and installation. Get three (3)
samples for every 5,000 kgs per size per supplier.

3.2 All rebar fabrication and placement shall be based on approved rebar
cutting list

3.3 Check elevation of bottom forms before installation of rebars

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 3.4 Bars should be examined to see that it is free from paint, loose scale,
and cement mortar, oil or grease which would reduce or prevent
bonding.

3.5 Check proper storage and handling of rebars. Rebar stockpiles should
be supported by elevated racks to avoid surface contact against any
earth materials. Similarly, a protective covering (polyethylene sheet)
must be placed during rainy season to avoid rust and corrosion.

3.6 In case of rebar substitution due to unavailability of specified steel bars

size and time is of the essence, General Contractor shall prepare and
submit shopdrawings for approval of the Structural Designer. The
same must be submitted 2-3 days prior to actual fabrication and
placement.

3.7 Rebar separators, bar chairs and concrete spacers shall be provided to
maintain the required spacings and clearances.

3.8 Check provision of additional steel bars for all pipes sleeves and
blockouts.

3.9 For rebar installation, rebar intersections shall be tied with standard G.I.
tie wires:
3.9.1 Floor slab reinforcement shall be tied with tie wire at rebar
intersections alternately/ staggered.
3.9.2 All rebar intersections at column vertical bars and column
lateral ties shall be tied with the tie wire (100%). Likewise, all
rebar intersections at R-C. wall vertical and horizontal bars
shall be properly tied (100%).
3.9.3 At elevator corewall, rebar intersections shall be properly tied
with standard G.I. tire wire based on the approved
shopdrawing.

4.0 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

4.1 Prior to start of concrete placement, the following requirements shall be

made available at site:

4.11 Polythylene sheet which is sufficient or more than enough to cover the
entire area for concreting in case of unexpected heavy rain that may
experience during concreting works.

4.12 Temporary form "serujo" and shearbar to be installed during emergency

construction joint.

4.13 Approved structural epoxy for unexpected cold joint.

4.14 Minimum of 4 unit vibrator

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 4.2 Use approved trial mixes/design for actual concrete batch.

4.3 Rebars, formworks, line and grade must be inspected and approved by
DAAA site inspectors prior to concrete pouring.

4.4 Final clean-up of all necessary materials by air compressor or hand-

picking on all areas for concreting.

4.5 Check all provision of construction joints, control joints, and expansion
joints and it should conform to the specs and approved shop drawings.
Construction joints should not be located at cantilever portion of beam
or slab.

4.6 Verify if all embedded items are in place prior to concrete placement.
Get signature of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler
contractors on standard pouring permit prior to start of concrete
placement operations.

4.7 Check location of pipe sleeves and blockouts.

4.8 Assign qualified concrete technician to take care of concrete mixing and
placement.

4.9 Assign Service Engineer and Quality Control Engineers during

concreting operations.

4.10 For floor finish that required a straight to finish or no required topping
the following must be observed.

4.9.1 A transit or leveling instrument should be provided to be

manned by Qualified Engineer to check and maintain the
required finish elevation before and during concreting.

4.9.2 Batterboard should be spaced a maximum of 2.0m 2.5m.

4.9.3 Mechanical floater/trowel machine shall be provided

particularly for straight to finish.

4.11 Submit concrete pouring request. Please refer to the Procedure in

Securing NTP for Concreting Works (Attached).

4.12 Schedule of Concrete Pouring. Please refer to the Procedure in Securing

NTP for Concreting Works. Item 5.0

4.13 If transmit mix concrete is used, check delivery receipt against actual
requirement as to:

4.12.1. Concrete strength

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 4.12.2. Slump

4.12.3. Size of aggregate

4.12.4. Mixing time

4.12.5. Approved concrete admixtures

Stamp initial and record all delivery receipt.

4.14 Is the time between mixing and placement within maximum time
allowable? Check time of departure from batching plant to avoid
overmixing of concrete. Reject all overmixed concrete.

4.15 Adding of water or cement to the transit mix concrete at jobsite should
not be allowed. Reject concrete mix wherein concrete slump as
delivered exceeds by 8 for both 4000 psi or as designated in the
delivery receipt.

4.16 Check requirements to placing fresh concrete on concrete which has set.
Unless otherwise specified, apply a slush coat or neat cement grout to
the old concrete surface prior to placing fresh concrete. Verify special
cases wherein epoxy application is required for bonding old to new
concrete.

4.17 Form ties and supports must be checked frequently and adjusted as
necessary to prevent or correct movements of the form. At least 5-7
carpenters are present during each operation to ensure safety and
continuity of concreting works. In such case where minimal volume of
concrete is to be poured ei. Isolated footings, tie beams, columns, etc
requirements of carpenters can be reduced depending on the need.

4.18 Check that a period of one to two hours is allowed for concrete in
columns, piers and walls and along side of such items as built-in
window frames, to permit the concrete settle before placing concrete
above them.

4.18.1. Do not allow initial set to take place before placing the
concrete above.

4.19.1. Insert vibrators vertically through the full length of the layer at
uniformly spaced joints such that the circles of visible
influence of the vibrators overlap.

4.19.2. Do not allow vibration to the overdone to the extent of

promoting segregation, and remember that vibrators are not
allowed to be used to transport concrete in the forms.

4.20 Check use of hand compaction tools, in so far as practicable, to assist in

obtaining smooth, dense surfaces.

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 4.21 The use of form vibrators is prohibited by some specifications and
permitted by others, subject to specific approval. Do not allow their use
except as provided.

4.22 Do not allow excessive working of the concrete surface in completing a

lift-only enough to completely embed the coarse aggregate.

4.23 During heavy downspout of rain, stop concrete placement operations

but at the nearest acceptable construction joint. Provide shear bars at
cold joints. Provide polythelene sheet cover on newly place concrete.

4.24 Avoid honeycomb during concreting thru:

4.24.1. Use of 3/8 aggregate in concreting particularly for suspended

slab, beams, columns and walls.

4.24.2. Check clearances of rebars for edge of forms

4.24.3. Check proper spacing between rebars to allow aggregates to

pass thru.

4.24.4. Maintain 4 minimum (and 8 maximum slump).

4.24.5. Clean all forms and adjoining construction joints prior to

pouring.

5.0 POST CONCRETING

5.1. For newly concrete structure less than three (3) days old, avoid
concentrated loads such as stock pile of steel bars, cement and concrete
hollow blocks, marbles, equipment, and the like to prevent un
necessary deflections.

5.2. A day after completion of concreting works particularly for suspended

slabs, beams, girders, contractor to continuously water (submerged
concreted area) the same for seven (7) continuous days. Likewise, for
the columns and retaining walls concrete curing shall be made upon
removal of formworks. Alternately, application of curing compound is
acceptable.

5.3. Newly concreted areas for slabs must be immediately secured by

providing signs, or condoning the area to prevent workers in passing
thru steeping on the surface area.

5.4. Honeycomb portion for retaining walls, waterproofing drypack must be

provided. Cement plastering in not allowed.

6.0 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY

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 6.1 DAAA has the authority to recommend disciplinary actions to any
Technical Personnel who seems to violate the abovementioned
proceedings or agreed guidelines.

6.2 The Contractor is obliged to follow all or every guidelines to avoid

delay in the over-all project schedule.

Prepared by:

D.A. ABCEDE & ASSOCIATES

Construction Managers

CONFORME :

_________________________________________
EEI CORPORATION
General Contractor

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