Technical Onsite Advisory has officially been added to the Ceschino services list. The demand for technical onsite expertise to provide testing, inspections and advice is required to varying degrees on all projects. The industry has certainly shown its confidence in Ceschino to deliver these speciality services.
•Waterproof membranes are one of the most common points of failure.
•When reviewing a PPR for a client pre-tender, we ensure that waterproof membrane testing is undertaken in the presence of the Superintendent.
•We witness all wet film testing and flood testing on site.
•We undertake our own calliper testing of installed membranes to ensure it meets the product specification requirements for dry film test [DFT].
•We enforce a robust ITP process with supplier, installer and Head Contractor and ensure all parties are signing off on each stage of the works.
•Modern architectural designs will often call up for exposed concrete walls to be a Class 2 finish.
•When reviewing a PPR for a client pre-tender, we ensure they understand the difference between Class 2 and Class 2C finishes.
•We review all exposed concrete on site in accordance with AS3610.1
•We review all ITP’s during concrete pour stages to ensure clean form deck is one of the check-points and do a random inspection to ensure compliance.
•We raise non-conformances against any defective workmanship and track defect rectification ensuring it is undertaken in a timely manner.
•Weekly site walks will entail checking various quality assurance items
•Straight edge check on walls to confirm if within AS tolerances
•Review timber structure for ‘checking’ or cracking
•Review façade fin bolts to ensure integrity of washer & bolt system
•Review of davit sockets and catwalks to any roof structure for fit for purpose and access requirements
•General cabling in compliance with code ie: power & data not cabled together
•Integrity of fire spray for new build and refurbishment projects
•Concrete rubble cleaned from lift shafts during construction
•Adequate sanding and sealer to apartment/hotel entry doors
•Adequate floor protection during construction
•Audit of testing and tagging of fire extinguishers, electrical tools, plant and equipment and switchboards
•Compliance of installed products versus signed off samples ie: timber flooring colour variance
•Fire pillows and caulking to penetrations through slabs
•Mechanical duct integrity within ceiling cavity ie: no crushed spiral ductwork