B. 17. Pre-installation conferences are a quality assurance measure when: The installation is practiced in advance. a. b. C. d. Materials and techniques of doubtful quality are discussed. Previous installations are critiqued. An understanding is reached concerning requirements and expectations. The testing laboratory is a quality control measure: 18. a. b. C. d. 19. a. b. 20. Because it eliminates defective work. That reports results of tests of compliance with contract requirements. That attempts to control quality through testing. Since they may stop the work if a deficiency in the work is noticed. The specifications identify the type of testing to be performed: C. d. Only for items which can be crushed. Frequency, locations, limits, and other issues specific to the materials to be tested. And the extent which products can fail prior to rejection. Along with which company will be responsible for results. Division 01 specifications identify the: Technical requirements for quality assurance. Legal responsibilities for control of the work. Administrative and procedural requirements applicable to all testing. Products that require specific submittals. a. b. C. d. en 21. a. Total quality assurance. The contractor is responsible for: b. Control of all shop inspections and fabrication quality. C. d. High-quality workmanship. Taking field measurements and verifying existing conditions required by the work. Written Exercises: 1. List at least 5 subjects that normally should be on a progress meeting agenda: 2. The purpose of the pre-installation meeting is to: 3. Typical items to discuss at the closeout meeting include (list at least five): Construction Contract Administration Education Program Session 4 Copyright The Construction Specifications Institute 2005 Page 4.3