CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BRANCH/FDP CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW CHECKLIST

Revised - 12/2008 I. OBJECTIVE The objective of performing a constructability review is to verify that the project can be constructed according to the design assumptions, the intent of the contract documents and within the cost and schedule guidelines. II. RESPONSIBILITY The constructability review includes the validation of numerous considerations. Most of the items requiring validation are clearly the responsibility of the project design team. The project manager and construction QA jointly are responsible for verifying that the project team has in fact performed the necessary validation.

III. PURPOSE The purpose of this document is 1) to provide a simplified format for review of construction documents and 2) to maintain an accurate list of issues and or pitfalls which may have an adverse impact on costs, schedule, quality and coordination.

Project Title

Construction QA (Print) Project Manager (Print) Consulting Reviews Performed By: Name Item Reviewed Date Percent Complete

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Checklist Review Completion Date

Construction QA (Signature)

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Project Manager (Signature)

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GRC 9421 (DEC 08)

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CHECKLIST ITEMS
A. DOCUMENTATION CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY
Verify that the intent of drawings and specs are clear and will allow bidders to prepare intelligent bids. Verify that the specifications accurately reflect the project requirements. Verify the practicality of major details. Verify the ability to accomplish i.e. ceiling plenums, mechanical shafts. Verify the ability to meet specified tolerances. Verify that additives and or options are clearly described. Verify that the Construction Critical clauses. (i.e. full-time superintendent, etc.) are included. GRC specific warranty clause.

B. IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING
Verify assumptions relative to sequencing construction activities. Consider material laydown requirements. Verify that requirements necessary to achieve assumed sequencing are included in the contract documents. Verify/identify support services required from in-house organizations. Verify that implementation plan addresses environmental issues and assumptions. Consider temporary utilities. Identify outfitting scope, budget and funding source(s).

C. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Verify that the schedule accurately reflects sequencing and implementation assumptions. Verify that the schedule accurately reflects project turn-over guidelines. Verify that schedule adjustment has been made based upon historical data. Verify that the schedule actually reflects man-hours quantities identified in the cost estimate. Verify that all GFE/long lead items have been identified and base performance period on availability dates. Verify that the schedule accurately reflects material availability. Verify the construction performance period is realistic.

D. CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE (If available)

Verify that the cost estimate generally meets any pertinent rules of thumb or square foot guidelines. Verify costs for major trades, equipment or materials. Verify costs for implementation considerations. Verify that cost adjustments has been made based upon historical data. Verify that major materials and material assembles are practical and cost effective.

E. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Verify that all communication/comuter drop requirements are reviewed and accommodated. Insure input from ODIN is considered. Verify the need for any special contract considerations i.e. Incentives, penalties, design build, additives vs. Options, use of GFE or partnering. Verify the potential impact of other planned construction activity. Verify that the Project Manager has included costs for all construction phase services such as construction inspection and photography services. Verify that site restrictions, laydown areas, trailer locations and other site issues have been reviewed. Verify that all required permits, i.e. Safety, PSCR, etc. have been applied for including crane height requirements and building height restrictions. Verify that support costs for CHI and MTI are included in budget.
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F. GENERAL Plum Brook - Facility Change Process Plum Brook Facility Change Form Verify that quality control testing (compaction, radiography, survey control, etc.) and inspection is to be accomplished by an "independent" certified agent. Spare parts for specialty items. Items or areas of construction that require critical alignment or tolerance should be highlighted on drawings and denoted on specs. Specialty items shown on drawings. Turn around time for submittals is 15 days in Section 01 33 00. Verify facility manager involvement during design. Verify all process system change requests have been initiated. Equipment-labeling specs are complete. Verify Form 8095, "SOW Requirements Review & Concurrence" has been executed. Assure that project closeout requirements are included in specifications (i.e., As-built drawings O&M Manuals, Training walk-thru's, etc.) Are the proposed utility tie-ins feasible - can the building systems be shut down. Is Space Management Approval required. Demolished equipment listing. G. ENVIRONMENTAL Will low O2 monitors be required for confined space entry? OEP - Environmental work/approvals (Lead/Asbestos/Mercury/Soil). Test(s) for toxic materials should be performed prior to bid. Statement of absence (or presence) of toxic materials should be made in specs. De-watering of contaminated soil. If toxic materials are present then handling and/or working in the presents of should be covered in specs (i.e., lead base paint). Environmental impact of project - soil tests, hazardous materials, etc. Disposition of excavated soil - on site or off-site disposal. NASA approval of landfill required. Verify soil test results are less than one-year old at anticipated time of NTP. Spec 01501, Safety and Health Requirements, section 1.4, requires Hazcom Program. Spec 01501, Safety and Health Requirements, para 1.5.1: Safety and Health Plan must be approved before start of field work. Will welding fumes be monitored for worker exposure? DEMO - Disposal of Synthetic Inorganic Fibers. DEMO - Proper handling of Freon. Asbestos removal (if required) - latest spec, revision. Be sure removal method meets project requirements, (i.e., nonabrasive method for lead covered cables.) Soil excavation/disposal methods. Process water discharge - OEP permit, prior to design completion. (Permit lead time 60 days.) Verify if lead wipe samples required by Government (Verify funding for samples.) Verify if disposal in storm sewer required. (If yes, EPA permits which takes 45 days to acquire.) Are any existing materials appropriate for recycling. Is a laser permit required for ceiling installation or sewer pipe placement? Is a laser anticipated to be used on any portion of the job? (Need permit) Coordinate disposal of oil filled gauges and door closers with the wmt. H. ARCHITECTURAL Finish schedules (all architectural surfaces). Masonry: Color of mortar and brick. Verify painting, coating of System, has been completely identified. Check gauge of siding/metal studs. Wall over 10' high mat required heave gauge studs. Paint surface preparation. Consider 2nd shift work for painting or odorous causing activities. Hardware schedule. Number of brick sample panels specified.
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I. CIVIL/STRUCTURAL
Are borings recommended to determine soil suitability for use as backfill or to support stable trending operations. Concrete strength test - number of cylinders and required strength. Rebar - epoxy coated or not. Specify who performs concrete strength tests (Contractor, NASA). Verify flatness criteria is identified for level critical floor slabs and for pabs used for placement of switchgear. Verify grade elevations are on drawings. Is survey control required? If so, specify by whom. Welding test requirements should be indicated in drawings, specs, and welding symbols, including on drawings-type, size, and location. PSO inspection criteria identified. Verify excavation, backfill, and compaction specs are included. Are soil boring logs being provided to contractor's for bidding purposes? Allowable tensile strength for nuts, and bolts. Torque for tightening nuts and bolts. Sod or seeding (specify seed mix). Tuck pointing-include replacing broken bricks. Use long form spec for concrete. Load test for overhead monorails and hoists after installation.

J. MECHANICAL
Specify environmentally friendly freon for new mechanical equipment. (Freon R12, R22 and R123 are not approved for use.) NFPA sprinkler system test certification. Sprinkler test station piped to drain or exterior. Motor starters for HVAC systems. Control transformers (supply power for control circuits). Is welding required? If so, verify proper handling of weld fumes and monitoring requirements for worker exposure. PSO inspection criteria identified. Complete data on water pressure for design of fire protection system. Attach mechanical systems to building structural steel, not to roof deck. Design of control circuits (for HVAC), etc. Standard wiring diagram for motorized valves. Size of clean - out for pipes. Cathodic protection. Verify if cathodic protection is required. Pipe wrap - Factory test and field test (Requirements). Verify that valves and fittings are not specified to be cast-iron. Valves shall have extended stems to keep handles clear of insulation. Hydrotest required for piping systems (No air pressure testing). Traps sized properly for fan coil units and air handles. Pipe specifications clearly distinguishes between welded pipe usage and threaded pipe usage. Verify that sprinkler systems are not to be installed above high voltage equipment. Galvanic fittings specified when piping material changes (i.e., black pipe to copper).

K. ELECTRICAL
Ten day notification for requirements of NASA Safety Man for work at substations power manholes, cable tunnels, control houses, and locked or fenced-in transformers or switchgear. Fire wrap new electrical cables in tunnels. Test instruments must have recent calibration certificate.
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Switchgear fuse alignment - should be centered line of door. Primary disconnect switch - should be top feed only. National Electric Safety Code (NESC) is included in spec. Terminal lugs should match conductor - physical size and amperage. Electrical Applications Safety Committee Permits. Ensure reference to EASC is in spec's. Design of control circuits. Fire alarm installer (individual) must be certified by state. Control transformers (provide power for control circuits). Megger test to measure ground resistance. High potential dielectric strength test (hi pot) for underground high voltage cables over 600 volts. Specify which type of conduit (rigid, EMT) should be used and where. Transformer winding configuration. Transformer winding must be copper. Ensure all wire, panel board buss, switch gear buss is copper. Pull wire for installing cable in existing ducts - are they there? Temporary lighting and proper supports. Equipment grounding and/or grounding system is in spec and on drawings. Disconnect switches are lockable. Pulling procedure for installing cable in ducts. Minimum clearances in front of electrical cabinets. Overhead rolling doors - Power and switch locations (wiring diagrams). Verify Phasing of switchgear etc., prior to ordering equipment or transferring existing or installing new cables. Verify testing of cathodic protection, i.e. test stations and procedures. Assure clear reference or inclusion to High Voltage Electrical Operating Instructions (when applicable). Ensure high voltage operating instructions are included in full text or added as an amendment to emphasize importance.

L. SAFETY
Permits Hot Work Digging and Excavation Permit Confined Space Crane Certifications Crane Manlift Welder Personnel Protection Hearing Conservation Respiratory Protection NASA GRC's Safety Film GRC Construction, Safety Manual Chapter 17 Scaffolding Fall Protection Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures Hydrogen/Oxygen Safety
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