1993_001-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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MEMO TO: HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE FROM: WILLIAM HAUCK, BUILDING INSPECTOR DATE: JANUARY 5, 1994 RE: JOB SUPERVISION After my discussion with the committee at a recent meeting, I realized a better method of operation was re- quired and would like to forward the following scenario for review. Structural steel review -- This review requires that the engineer verify that the design of the primary structure is conceptually correct and that there are no major flaws in design. After the design stage I feel retaining a structur- al engineer is not needed, we have our certification through the engineer who designed the structure. Mechanical review -- This is a must during the design stage for checking equipment specification, sizing, effi- ciency, distribution, make as well as design. I feel a re- view during construction is also required, shop drawing, sizing, equipment etc. You would not need him for on site review. Electrical review -- Initial design. All the above should have an agreement for consulta- tion as needed above their initial contract which would give you a quick resolve for disputes and tough decisions. Project Manager -- On board right from the beginning to advise the Committee during design. They should be qual- ified as to code, materials, quality, feasibility and short comings of design, and have a research capacity. Once the construction starts it would be nice if there were a clerk of the works also. Expect him to certify materials as spec- ified, construction procedures and the work in progress. The Manager is not here to relieve the architect of his responsibilities. A method should be worked out so that the architect is notified and involved immediately. The archi- tect is fully responsible and you are just adding a method to make him live up to it. Nor does the Manager run the construction, the contractor does, and the manager is to oversee, inform the committee and involve the architect. I do not see a resident architect being on the job, but we must keep the responsibility with the proper person.