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 orders. Please review your project documents and
make sure you do not make these mistakes.
Structural, Contract Document Phase : (continued)
o Conduct detailed review of column and footing schedule to guard against inadvertent
omissions and errors; examples: Drilled piers with small loads were specified larger than
piers with large loads, Reinforcing in columns at upper level were found larger than the
reinforcing at the lower level;
o Spot check percentage of reinforcing steel (max./min.) in concrete framing members.
o Check size and reinforcing of the boundary elements of concrete shear walls.
o Make sure that appropriate rock quantities are shown (by type) on the drawings.
AEQA 10-95
Department of Veterans Affairs
Facilities Management Office
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