VA hires the best A/E firms in the country and yet we experience repeated
errors and omissions on every project. These are not new or unusual
items, but they consistently get past A/E and VA quality assurance reviews
and result in construction change ord ers. Please review your project
documents and make sure you do not make these mistakes.
CPM, All Phases:
o
Define limit lines for all phases with a graphic technique (Shading/Bold Outline), that is
clear, and easily understood;
o
All areas and conditions of joint occupancy should be appropriately identified, and
labeled;
o
Areas of work that will have to be accomplished after "Normal Working Hours" or on a
"Room by Room" basis should be clearly identified, and labeled. Access to these areas
must also be identified and labeled.
o
Phased areas of construction must be designated in such a manner that they can
operate independently with all systems up and running at the time of their turn over;
o
Occupied areas of the facility should be identified and protected from the hazards
(noise and vibration) of adjacent construction by established methods specified in the
o
Avoid vague generalities in the phasing narrative such as "Contractor may be required
to provide a protective passageway", instead it should state, "Contractor shall provide a
temporary passageway as shown on drawing A-22, for the duration of phase 2";
o
Sufficient contract time, as established in conjunction with VA personnel, should be set
aside for any necessary VA moves;
o
Any phased construction areas containing asbestos should be identified as areas to be
vacated; and
o
VA facility personnel should be consulted and briefed concerning any phased
construction that will impact their daily operations to prevent future re-work and re-
phasing.
AEQA 10-95
Department of Veterans Affairs
Facilities Management Office
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