Single Family Construction

Work Method: Subcontractor Management

Prepared by:
Jas D. & Shawn G.

Prepared for:
ABC BUILDING

And for
BCIT 7246 Quality Management in Construction
Proponent and Project Description

ABC Building
Company type of service: Construction Management
Brief description of the Company or Company History: ABC Building has been a local single/multifamily
developer in the lower mainland for the past 25 years. It has established itself as a pillar of the community
through its various outreach events it holds annually especially for youth involvement.

Company representatives: Shawn Gill & Jas Dayal

Application Type: Single Family Construction

Application Description: This work method is intended to be applied for sub-contractor management
of all single-family construction project

Work Method Activity Description:

Work Method Scope: This work method is ONLY to be applied to single family construction it does
NOT serve as a guideline for any multifamily projects.
Note: This is a controlled document. Those listed herein are recipients for future editions.

Signature Page
Originator: Construction Supervisor:
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Signature: Signature:
Payment Certifier Foreman:
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Signature: Signature:
Site Safety Officer / Coordinator Project Manager: [optional]
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Signature: Signature:
Quality Manager: Approver
Name:
Date:
Signature:

As Approver and Quality Manager, with my signature, I confirm that this Work Method is the plan for construction
of the work. If the plan changes, the person making the change will notify me so that the Work Method can be
revised. Alternately, I will propose suggested revisions, review with the foreman or superintendent, for reissue to
those on the distribution list.

As a Reviewer, my signature confirms that I have reviewed the document and any comments to the WM have been
provided to the Originator and to the Approver
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE……………………………………………………………………………………….… 5

2.0 SCOPE ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………. 5

4.0 RESPONSIBILTIES AND AUTHORITIES …………………………………………..……… 5

5.0 SAFETY………………………………………………………………………………………….… 6

6.0 ENVIROMENTAL REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………...… 6

7.0 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING……………………………………………………………….… 6

8.0 SUBMITTALS…………………………………………………………………………………...… 7

9.0 SPECIFCATIONS ...……………………………………………………………………………… 7

10.0 PROCEDURE……………………………………………………………………………………... 7

11.0 SUBCONTRACTOR SELECTION CHART………………………………………….………… 9

12.0 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………….… 9

13.0 ATTACHMENTS……………………………………………………………………..…………… 9
1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 To define the responsibilities and describe the method to be used by ABC Building employee,
subcontractors, and consultants to manage subcontractors for single family construction.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This work method shall apply to the construction of all single-family construction projects by
ABC Building.

2.2 Reference Standards

2.2.1 British Columbia Building Code 2012

2.2.2 Master Format 2004

3.0 DEFINITIONS and ACRONYMS

QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
WM Work Method
ITP Inspection Test Plan
IF Inspection Form
ABC ABC Building
SC Subcontractor
GC General Contractor
SE Structural Engineer
GE Geotechnical Engineer
CE Civil Engineer
BI Building Inspector
PI Plumbing Inspector
EI Electrical Inspectors
ARCH Architect
ID Interior Designer

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

4.1 Site Supervisor

-must work well with people and have good organizing skills. The site supervisor / QM is
responsible for:

• Overseeing the construction schedule at one site, start to finish.

• Overseeing the Quality Management Plan.
• Scheduling each workday with appropriately sized crews.
• Serving as the primary contact with subcontractors and the construction
manager/coordinator.
• Leading subcontractor meetings during the building of the project.
 • Maintaining a site log.
• Ensuring the safety of subcontractors and ensuring that safety practices are followed.
• Ensure the specification requirements in 9.0 of this document are met.

4.2 The Site Safety Officer

• Ensures that the affiliate’s safety policy is being followed on the build site at all times.
• Must not be responsible for overseeing any part of the construction process other than safety.
• Ensures that all those working at the site have completed the required safety training.
• Inspects the build site for any possible safety hazards.
• Has the authority to shut down the site, if necessary for safety reasons.

Safety is of the utmost concern on any build site, so it is important to have someone
monitoring the safety conditions at all times. Ultimately, it is individuals using safe
methods and making safe choices that contribute greatly to individual safety.
Individuals remain personally responsible for their own at all times.

5.0 SAFETY

All work practices and job procedures are to conform with the authority having jurisdiction and to:

5.1 The ABC Building Health and Safety Program and Policy.

5.2 All applicable instructions, codes, regulations and acts.

5.3 Worksafe BC OHS regulations and best practices.

5.4 In accordance with General Contractor liability insurance procedures.

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Care should be exercised by subcontractors to adhere to municipal and provincial requirements
pertaining to hazardous material runoff. This is not limited to air and water contamination, but
also soil contamination and any other form of contamination or leak of environmentally
hazardous materials as a result of construction procedures.

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

7.1 A Site Supervisor shall be present for all municipal building inspections to guide the BI/PI/EI.
The appropriate SC should also have a representative present to answer any questions or
concerns.

7.2 A Site Supervisor and applicable SC representative shall be present for all warranty inspections.
 7.3 A Site Supervisor and Energy Advisor shall be present on site for all Energy Star Testing.

8.0 SUBMITTALS

8.1 All subcontractors are to submit a Safety Plan, Mobilization Plan, Quality Management Plan,
Work Methods, any project specific requirements and all supporting documents for project
compliance.

8.2 All control samples must be submitted in a timely manner prior to site mobilization for
approval by ARCH or ID.

8.3 All subcontractors shall submit their project schedule prior to project start-up.

9.0 SPECIFICATIONS

9.1 Windows and Doors are to meet or exceed the requirements of CSA A440.2.

9.2 All LED lighting is to meet or exceed the requirements of CSA – C22.2 NO.250.13-14.

9.3 Exhaust Fans are to meet or exceed the standards outlined in the BCBC 2012 9.32.3.3.1(b).

9.4 All paints and stains to be low VOC emitting products.

10.0 PROCEDURE

10.1 Scope Definition

Subcontractor will have their scope of work defined clearly through tender documents and
contract documents. All remaining discrepancies will be clarified through RFIs and site
meetings prior to starting their scope.

10.2 Additional Work

10.2.A RFI

Subcontractor will request for information for all unknowns that may arise through the
Site Supervisor and or Project Manager. At no time will any subcontractor make any
assumptions for unknowns and will not proceed on any unknowns until receiving
clarity in writing from the GC.

10.2.B Change Order

Subcontractor will not commence any additional work without formal approval in
writing in the form of a change order provided by the GC. If value of work cannot be
 defined the subcontractor will request a Change Directive.

10.2.B Change Directive

Subcontractor will be required to submit a budget number for labour if additional work
cannot be approved via a change order. All labour and materials must be signed off and
verified by the Site Supervisor daily.

10.3 Site Conditions

Site will be in a clean acceptable manor as per Worksafe requirements and subcontractors are
required to leave the site in a usable condition at a day’s end. GC will provide on-site
garbage disposal for non-hazardous materials

If the site is not in an acceptable condition prior to subcontractor mobilization, SC will

inform GC immediately.

GC will provide temporary on-site facilities for use by SC.

SC to advise on any special requirements they require for their scope apart of bid.

10.4 Payment Procedure

All applications for payments to be made in accordance with the signed CCA-5 (2008)
including Appendix A in regard to a modified Net 45 Payment terms rather than the standard
net 30 identified in the CCA-5 (2008)

GC will appoint the payment certifier to be either the ARCH or GC during the project tender.

SC to submit breakdown of progress draw with all applications for payment in percentage of
scope of worked completed along with the invoice. All additional work approved via CO or
CD will be paid only if required back up is provided. Any additional work not approved in
writing by GC will not be processed.

GC may exercise the right to delay payment due to SC defaulting on delivery dates as per
project schedule.

10.5 Insurance

SC to maintain a minimum $5,000,000.00 general liability insurance while on site. GC may

request a current copy throughout the project and along with application with payment

SC to provide copy of Worksafe Clearance letter monthly

 10.6 Warrantied Work

All SC to sign an agreement subject to the following clauses.

• SC must provide warrantied work as per HPO 2-5-10 requirements

• SC must inspect warranty claims within 5 working days of a minor material or labour
defect, 2 working days of major material or labour defect, and 1 working day of an
emergency or failure of a major system (Including but not limited to Plumbing,
HVAC, Electrical, and Building Envelope)
• In the event of a claim, subcontractors are to be notified of warranty issues by ABC
within 1 business day.
• Any cost associated to a warranty claim to ABC is to be reimbursed by the
responsible SC.
• SC must ensure original quality as per appropriate specification or better on
warrantied work.
• SC must ensure warranty on all work performed due to a warranty claim for the
remainder of the warranty period as per HPO’s 2-5-10 requirements.

11.0 SUBCONTRACTOR SELECTION CHART

REFER TO SECTION 13.0 ATTACHMENTS.

12.0 REFERENCES

12.1 Specification: CSA, BCBC 2012, Master Format 2004

13.0 ATTACHMENTS

13.1 Subcontractor Selection Flow Chart

13.2 Master Format Subcontractor Quality Management Checklist

(END OF DOCUMENT)
 13.1 Subcontractor Selection Flow Chart

Subcontractor Selection Flow Chart

Successful Subcontract
Bid Issuance

Project
Subcontractor Tender Bid Document
Mobilization
Selection Job Analysis Compliance
Submittal
Unsuccessful
Bidder

Renegotiate
Bid
 13.2 Master Format Subcontractor Quality Management Checklist

PROJECT # - PROJECT NAME

QUALITY MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
DATE PREPARED: PROJECT MGR.:
CITY: ARCHITECT:
LOCATION: DESIGNER:
CLIENT: PREPARED BY:
LAST UP DATE: 2017-10-03 SQ. FT. OF PROJECT:
ASSUMPTIONS:
DURATION: Preconstruction (months) 0.00
Construction (months) 0.00 0 (days)
Post Construction (months) 0.00
Total Duration (months) 0.00

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SUB TRADE SAFETY MOBILIZATION SITE CHECKLIST WORK METHOD QMP TRADE ISO CERTIFIED WARRANTY PROJECT SPECIFIC NOTES
ITEM CODE DIVISION / TASK PLAN PLAN FOREMAN CREDENTIALS TRADE GREATER THAN 1 YR REQUIREMENTS

Division 01 General Requirements & Disbursements

11000 General Requirements
11020 Construction Cleaning

Division 02 Site Work - General

20010 Site Work Labour
22000 Assessment / Surveys
22110 Engineering & Survey Equipment
22600 Hazardous Material Removal
23000 Subsurface Investigation
24000 Selective Demolition and Cleaning
24100 Demolition / Salvage
24120 Garbage Removal
24300 Structure Moving
25000 Site Remediation (Decom & Remed)
26000 Contaminated Site Material Removal
27010 Water Remediation
28000 Pest Removal

Division 03 Concrete - General

30100 Maintenance of Concrete
31000 Concrete Forming and Accessories
31100 Concrete Finishing
32000 Concrete Reinforcing
33000 Cast-in-Place Concrete
34000 Precast Concrete
34001 Architectural Wall Panels
34002 Structural Wall Panels
35000 Cast Decks & Underlayment
36000 Grouting
37000 Mass Concrete
38000 Concrete Cutting and Coring

Division 04 Masonry
42000 Unit Masonry
44000 Stone Masonry
45000 Heat Proof Masonry
46000 Corrosion-Resistant Masonry
47000 Manufactured Masonry

Division 05 Metals - General

51000 Structural Metal Framing
51200 Structural Steel Framing
52000 Metal Joists
53000 Metal Decking
53100 Steel Decking
53300 Aluminum Decking
53400 Acoustical Metal Decking
54000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing
54100 Metal Stud Framing
55000 Metal Fabrications
55100 Stairs / Ladders
55200 Railings
55300 Gratings
55400 Floor Plates
55900 Metal Fabrications - Misc.
57000 Decorative Metal

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PROJECT # - PROJECT NAME
QUALITY MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
DATE PREPARED: PROJECT MGR.:
CITY: ARCHITECT:
LOCATION: DESIGNER:
CLIENT: PREPARED BY:
LAST UP DATE: 2017-10-03 SQ. FT. OF PROJECT:
ASSUMPTIONS:
DURATION: Preconstruction (months) 0.00
Construction (months) 0.00 0 (days)
Post Construction (months) 0.00
Total Duration (months) 0.00

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SUB TRADE SAFETY MOBILIZATION SITE CHECKLIST WORK METHOD QMP TRADE ISO CERTIFIED WARRANTY PROJECT SPECIFIC NOTES
ITEM CODE DIVISION / TASK PLAN PLAN FOREMAN CREDENTIALS TRADE GREATER THAN 1 YR REQUIREMENTS
Division 06 Wood, Plastics, and Composites
61000 Rough Carpentry
61100 Wood Framing
61200 Structural Panels
61300 Heavy Timber
61700 Shop Fabricated Structural Wood
61800 Glued-Laminated Construction
62000 Finish Carpentry
64000 Architectural Woodwork
65000 Structural Plastics
66000 Plastic Fabrications
67000 Structural Composites
68000 Composite Fabrications

Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

71000 Damp proofing and Waterproofing
71100 Damp proofing
71200 Built-up Bituminous Waterproofing
71300 Sheet Waterproofing
71400 Fluid-Applied Waterproofing
71500 Sheet Metal Waterproofing
71600 Cementitious & Reactive Waterproofing
71700 Bentonite Waterproofing
71800 Traffic Coatings
71850 Water Repellents
71900 Damp proofing and Waterproofing - Misc.
72000 Thermal Protection
72100 Thermal Insulation
72200 Roof & Deck Insulation
72400 Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems
72900 Thermal Protection - Misc.
72600 Vapor Retarders
72700 Air Barriers
73000 Steep Slope Roofing
74000 Roofing and Siding Panels
75000 Membrane Roofing
76000 Flashing and Sheet Metal
77000 Roof and Wall Specialties & Accessories
78000 Fire and Smoke Protection
79000 Joint Protection

Division 08 Doors and Windows - General

81000 Doors and Frames
81100 Metal Doors & Frames
81400 Wood Doors
81500 Plastic Doors
81600 Composite Doors
81700 Integrated Door Opening Assemblies
81900 Doors and Frames - Misc.
83000 Specialty Doors and Frames
83200 Sliding Glass Doors
83300 Coiling Doors / Grilles / Overhead doors
83400 Industrial Doors
83900 Specialty Doors and Frames - Misc.
84000 Entrances/Storefronts/Curtain Walls
85000 Windows
86000 Roof Windows and Skylights
87000 Hardware
88000 Glazing
Acrylic
89000 Louvers and Vents

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PROJECT # - PROJECT NAME
QUALITY MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
DATE PREPARED: PROJECT MGR.:
CITY: ARCHITECT:
LOCATION: DESIGNER:
CLIENT: PREPARED BY:
LAST UP DATE: 2017-10-03 SQ. FT. OF PROJECT:
ASSUMPTIONS:
DURATION: Preconstruction (months) 0.00
Construction (months) 0.00 0 (days)
Post Construction (months) 0.00
Total Duration (months) 0.00

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SUB TRADE SAFETY MOBILIZATION SITE CHECKLIST WORK METHOD QMP TRADE ISO CERTIFIED WARRANTY PROJECT SPECIFIC NOTES
ITEM CODE DIVISION / TASK PLAN PLAN FOREMAN CREDENTIALS TRADE GREATER THAN 1 YR REQUIREMENTS

Division 09 Finishes - General

92000 Plaster and Gypsum Board
93000 Tiling
95000 Ceilings
95100 Acoustical
95400 Specialty Ceilings
95600 Textured (Patching)
95900 Ceilings - Misc.
96000 Flooring
96100 Flooring Treatment / Prep
96200 Specialty Flooring
96300 Masonry
96400 Wood Flooring
96500 Resilient Flooring / Sheet Flooring
96600 Terazzo Flooring
96700 Fluid-applied Flooring
96800 Carpeting
96850 Access Flooring
97000 Wall Finishes
98000 Acoustic Treatment
99000 Painting and Coating

Division 10 Specialties - General

101000 Information Specialties
101100 Visual Display Surfaces
101200 Display Cases
101300 Directories
101400 Signage
101700 Telephone Specialties
101800 Information Kiosks
102000 Interior Specialties
102100 Compartments and Cubicles
102200 Partitions
102800 Toilet, Bath & Laundry Accessories
103000 Fireplaces and Stoves
104000 Safety Specialties
105000 Storage Specialties
105100 Lockers
105600 Storage Assemblies
105700 Wardrobe and Closet Specialties
107000 Exterior Specialties
107100 Exterior Protection
107300 Protective Covers
107500 Flagpoles
108000 Other Specialties
108100 Pest Control Devices
108200 Grilles and Screens
108300 Flags and Banners
108600 Security Mirrors and Domes
108800 Scales

Division 11 Equipment - General

111000 Vehicle and Pedestrian Equipment
112000 Commercial Equipment
113000 Residential Equipment
114000 Foodservice Equipment
115000 Educational & Scientific Equipment
116000 Entertainment Equipment
116400 Audio / Visual Equipment

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PROJECT # - PROJECT NAME
QUALITY MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
DATE PREPARED: PROJECT MGR.:
CITY: ARCHITECT:
LOCATION: DESIGNER:
CLIENT: PREPARED BY:
LAST UP DATE: 2017-10-03 SQ. FT. OF PROJECT:
ASSUMPTIONS:
DURATION: Preconstruction (months) 0.00
Construction (months) 0.00 0 (days)
Post Construction (months) 0.00
Total Duration (months) 0.00

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SUB TRADE SAFETY MOBILIZATION SITE CHECKLIST WORK METHOD QMP TRADE ISO CERTIFIED WARRANTY PROJECT SPECIFIC NOTES
ITEM CODE DIVISION / TASK PLAN PLAN FOREMAN CREDENTIALS TRADE GREATER THAN 1 YR REQUIREMENTS
116500 Athletic and Recreational Equipment
117000 Healthcare Equipment
118000 Collection and Disposal Equipment
119000 Other Equipment

Division 12 Furnishings
121000 Art
122000 Window Treatments
122500 Operating Hardware
123000 Casework
124000 Furnishings and Accessories
125000 Furniture
126000 Multiple Seating
129000 Other Furnishings

Division 13 Special Construction - General

131000 Special Facility Components
132000 Special Purpose Rooms
133000 Special Structures
134000 Integrated Construction
135000 Special Instrumentation

Division 14 Conveying Equipment

141000 Dumbwaiters
142000 Elevators
143000 Escalators and Moving Walks
144000 Lifts
147000 Turntables
148000 Scaffolding
149000 Other Conveying Equipment

Division 21 Fire Suppression - General

211000 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems
212000 Fire-Extinguishing Systems
213000 Fire Pumps
214000 Fire-Suppression Water Storage

Division 22 Plumbing - General

221000 Plumbing Piping and Pumps
221100 Facility Water Distribution
221300 Facility Sanitary Sewerage
221400 Facility Storm Drainage
221900 Piping, fittings, Equipment and Pumps - Misc.
223000 Plumbing Equipment
224000 Plumbing Fixtures
225000 Pool and Fountain Plumbing Systems
226000 Gas & Vacuum Systems

Division 23 Heating Ventilation & Air Cond HVAC

231000 Facility Fuel Systems
232000 HVAC Piping and Pumps
233000 HVAC Air Distribution
234000 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices
235000 Central Heating Equipment
236000 Central Cooling Equipment
237000 Central HVAC Equipment

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PROJECT # - PROJECT NAME
QUALITY MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
DATE PREPARED: PROJECT MGR.:
CITY: ARCHITECT:
LOCATION: DESIGNER:
CLIENT: PREPARED BY:
LAST UP DATE: 2017-10-03 SQ. FT. OF PROJECT:
ASSUMPTIONS:
DURATION: Preconstruction (months) 0.00
Construction (months) 0.00 0 (days)
Post Construction (months) 0.00
Total Duration (months) 0.00

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SUB TRADE SAFETY MOBILIZATION SITE CHECKLIST WORK METHOD QMP TRADE ISO CERTIFIED WARRANTY PROJECT SPECIFIC NOTES
ITEM CODE DIVISION / TASK PLAN PLAN FOREMAN CREDENTIALS TRADE GREATER THAN 1 YR REQUIREMENTS
238000 Decentralized HVAC Equipment

Division 25 Integrated Automation

259999 Integrated Automation OTHER

Division 26 Electrical - General

261000 Medium - Voltage Electrical Dist
262000 Low - Voltage Electrical Dist
263000 Facility Electrical Power Equip
264000 Electrical and Cathodic Protection
265000 Lighting

Division 27 Communications - General

271000 Structured Cabling
272000 Data Communications
273000 Voice Communications
274000 Audio - Video Communications
275000 Distributed Comm. & Monitoring Sys

Division 28 Electronic Safety & Security

281000 Elect Access Control & Intrusion Det
282000 Electronic Surveillance
283000 Electronic Detection and Alarm
284000 Electronic Monitoring and Control

Division 31 Earthwork - General

311000 Site Clearing
312000 Earth Moving
312200 Grading
312300 Excavation
312900 Earth Moving - Misc.
313000 Earthwork Methods
314000 Shoring and Underpinning
315000 Excavation Support and Protection
316000 Special Found and Load-Bearing Elem
317000 Tunneling and Mining

Division 32 Exterior Improvements / Landscaping - General

321000 Bases, Ballasts and Paving
323000 Site Improvements
328000 Irrigation
329000 Planting

Division 33 Utilities
331000 Water Utilities
332000 Wells
333000 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities
334000 Storm Drainage Utilities
335000 Fuel Distribution Utilities
336000 Hydronic and Steam Energy Utilities
337000 Electrical Utilities
338000 Communications Utilities

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