Quality Control and Construction Administration

As the construction industry becomes increasingly complex, the utilization of a third-party quality control manager has become critical for the ultimate success of large-scale building projects.  Clair has the ability to optimize your project’s construction timelines and cost.  We use our extensive background in code consulting, inspections and project management along with our intimate knowledge of building department operations to keep your project on the track to success.  We provide the following services:

Owner Services

  • Quality control review of the construction documents
  • Coordination of multidiscipline scopes of work
  • Review of construction documents for construction information needs (RFI’s/ASI’s)
  • Act as owner’s representative during the construction phase, advising and consulting accordingly
  • Work with the authority having jurisdiction to expedite plan review and permit issuance
  • Coordinate plan review comments with the design team for timely responses and closure
  • Establish and maintain a tracking system for all project construction records (RFI’s, ASI’s)
  • Lead meetings scheduled by the owner or project engineer and provide minutes
  • Conduct site visits as needed during construction to observe progress and quality of the work
  • Submit written reports of site visits and meetings to project stakeholders
  • Keep the owner  updated on the progress and quality of the work
  • Notify owner and contractor in writing of any work not in conformity with the approved construction documents
  • Interpret technical requirements of the contract documents
  • Review construction materials and testing reports for conformance to project specifications
  • Review and take appropriate action on contractor’s submittals (deferred submittals)
  • Respond to contractor’s inquiries and questions and provide supplemental information as appropriate
  • Provide assistance in the review of the contractor’s requests for change orders
  • Conduct and participate in systems start-up observations, systems integration/operational demonstrations, substantial completion or pre-final work observations
  • Prepare, assemble and distribute the official owner’s punchlist(s)
  • Review contractor’s record drawings, O&M  instructions, and all other close-out documentation
  • Monitor the contractor’s schedule for the construction phase work
  • Advise owner on warranty items, inspect warranty work for approval

Contractor Services

  • Quality control review of the construction documents
  • Coordination of multidiscipline drawings
  • Review of construction documents for construction information needs (RFI’s/ASI’s)
  • Coordinate and track the processing of construction deferred submittals
  • Review construction materials and testing reports for conformance to project specifications
  • Work with the authority having jurisdiction to expedite plan review and permit issuance
  • Coordinate plan review comments with the design team for timely responses and closure
  • Establish and maintain a tracking system for all project construction records (RFI’s, ASI’s)

Working together for results