Plumbing Site Procedures and Planning Quiz 3

Why is it important for supervisors to monitor work progress throughout the job?

• To increase labour costs

• To have a negative impact on profit margins

• To ensure adherence to the work programme

• To cut corners and complete the job quickly

What should supervisors do if they become aware of any problems that could affect safety, cost-effectiveness, or quality?

• Ignore the problems and continue with the job

• Communicate the issues as soon as they are identified

• Wait for the problems to resolve themselves

• Blame the contractors and clients for the problems

Who can carry out an inspection and provide a report when a dispute arises as to quality or correct construction?

• Supervisors

• Surveyors

• Architects

• Contract administrators

Who is responsible for extra costs incurred when changes to a job involve anything listed in the exclusions section of the written quotation?

• The customer

• The company

• The supervisor

• The architect

What should be confirmed in writing once additional work has been agreed with the customer?

• Extra time and costs required

• Exclusions list

• Quotation given to the customer

• Changes to the job

What is the role of the clerk of works?

• To monitor and report on the works in progress

• To observe construction works and report back to the client

• To provide independent advice on the management of the project

• To inspect quality of work in accordance with specifications