Strategy for Achieving Good Quality Workmanship

[to Achieve QLASSIC 80%]

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 DEVELOP KICK OFF O&M
SITE POSSESSION
QLASSIC/ QUALITY C&S/ M&E/ ARCHI QUALITY/ DEFECT LOCK UP UNIT/ PREPARATION &
CORNER/ MUSEUM (TYPICAL) QLASSIC TRAINING INSPECTION LEVEL COMPILATION

REVIEW CONTRACT &

WORKOUT ON KICK OFF
C&S/ M&E/ ARCHI QLASSIC TRAINING AS BUILT DRAWING
PROCEDURE/ PREPARATION &
PROCESS FLOW (PODIUM)
QLASSIC COMPILATION
MOCK UP
QLASSIC TRAINING ASSESSMENT
PQP WORK INSPECTION/ WORK INSPECTION/
RECTIFICATION/
PREPARATION & ASSESSMENT/ ASSESSMENT/ ARCHIVING WARRANTIES
CONTROL OF IMPROVEMENT
SUBMISISON INTERNAL AUDIT INTERNAL AUDIT COMPILATION
PURCHASED
MATERIALS
WORKOUT ON POST-MORTEM/
QLASSIC
SCHEDULE OF LESSON LEARN
WORK INSPECTION/ QLASSIC ASSESSMENT
SUBMISSION ASSESSMENT/ TRIAL ASSESSMENT
INTERNAL AUDIT
REVIEW & UPDATE HANDOVER
RECTIFICATION/
CONSTRUCTION AS-BUILT SURVEY/
BUILDING VERTICALITY IMPROVEMENT
DRAWING

Kick Post Hand

Podium Mock Up Remaining unit/ External Works
Off Mortem Over

Podium *Mock Up *Continue inspection for all completed units/

*Preparation for QLASSIC Preparation for close out/ handing over
(Trial Assessment)

Overall QLASSIC Strategy

QLASSIC COMPONENTS (CIS 7:2021)
The assessment divided into three (3) main components:

Architectural Works 85% M&E Works 2% External Works 13 %

a. Internal Finishes (68%) M&E Work Infrastructure
1. Floor (18%) 1. Basic M&E Fittings 1. Link-ways/ Shelter
2. Wall (18%) M&E fittings including switches, power point, 2. External drain
gully trap, floor trap, plumbing fittings, sanitary
3. Ceiling (8%) fittings, pipes, water tap, hand bidet, shower 3. Roadwork (including parking bay)
4. Door (8%) rose, stopcock, SMATV point, lightings and others. 4. Footpaths and Turfing
5. Window (8%) 5. Fence & Gate (Entrance)
6. Fixtures (8%)
Facilities or Amenities
b. External Finishes (26%) 1. Playground
1. Roof (10%) 2. Court (sports)
2. External Wall (10%) 3. Swimming pool
3. Apron and Perimeter Drain (3%)
4. Car Park/ Car Porch (3%)

c. Materials and Functional Test (6%)

1. Use of skim coat (3%)
2. Wet area water-tightness test (3%)
(Declaration from architect)
 Works & Material
Quality Control

Prior Start Works In Process, Inspection & Testing Prior Hand over

• Establish overall Quality

planning/ strategy
• Develop PQP, ITP & relevant
Procedures

• Monitor, highlight and advise on the

quality of works constructed by sub-
contractors

Review & Monitoring the Works

3 WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY :

1. Design & Details

• Selection of Materials
• Construction Method/ Sequence of works
(Use only approved materials & methods)

2. Proper Planning & Strategy

• Provide On-Job-Training/ Staff & Workers awareness
• Perform Daily Site Inspection (Ensure compliance to specification)
• Receiving & verification on material delivery
• In process inspection (By Trade)/ Post Inspection (handover to other trade)
• Monitor, highlight and advise on the quality of works constructed by sub-contractors
• Trial Assessment & Defect Analysis

3. Protection & Cleaning System

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ITEM STANDARD

1. Finishing (F) Screed finish 1. Surface should not be unduly rough or patchy (F)
• No stain marks (V) 2. Expansion joints should be provided at interval as stated by architect (F)
• Consistent Colour tone (V)
Tiled finish 1. Consistent and neat pointing (J)
2. Alignment & Evenness (AE)
• Evenness of surface < 3mm per 1.2m (SL 1.2m & SW) 2. No hollow sound when tapped with a hard object (H)
• Falls in wet areas should be in right direction – (SL 1.2m) 3. Joints are aligned and consistent with skirting and wall tiles (J)
• No ponding in falls for wet area (V)
• For staircases, the variance in lengths of threads and risers < 5mm, nosing 4. Consistent joint size (J)
must be straight – (SL 1.2m & SW) 5. Lippage between 2 tiles should not be more than 1mm (J)
6. Expansion joints should be provided at interval as stated by architect (J)
3. Cracks & Damages (CD)
• No visible damage/ defects (V)
Timber floor 1. No warpage (CD)
4. Hollowness/ Delamination (H/D) 2. Timber strips to rest firmly on joists or screed (H/D)
• No hollow sound when tapped with hard object (TR)
• No sign of delamination (P) 3. No visible gaps in between timber strips (J)
4. Edges of the floor to be properly sealed (J)
5. Jointing (J)
• Consistent skirting thickness (V) Carpet 1. Stretched and even surface (AE)
• No visible gap between wall & skirting (V)
2. Joint should not be visible (J)
• Grout joints shall consistent colour tone, size & fully grouted (V)
3. Proper anchoring at all edges (J)
V – Visual
SL – Spirit Level 1.2m Raised Floor 1. No loose floor panels or rocking (CD)
SW – Steel wedge 2. No protrusion/ potential of tripping over floor panel (J)
TR – Tapping rod
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Strategy:
1. Finishing
• To use same batches of tiling/ timber floor for installation (Do not mixed up, must be separated by area/ level)
• Stains on floor surface & skirting to be remove (Detail cleaning)

2. Alignment & Evenness

• To use tile levelling system (Tile levelling spacer)
• Monitor and measure subfloor moisture and timber strips moisture content before installation

3. Cracks & Damages

• Chipped or damaged tiles/ timber floor shall not be install as full piece (To be use as cut piece)
• Floor surface to be protected after installation

4. Hollowness/ Delamination
• Ensure fully butter when apply adhesive on floor tiles/ skirting
• Ensure the evenness of the screed work, to avoid delamination on timber floor

5. Jointing
• Recommended to sort out tile sizes to ensure consistency in joint width
• Cement grout shall be neat and consistent in tonality 8
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ITEM STANDARD
Plaster Finish 1. Surface evenness (not more than 3mm over 1.2m) (AE)
1. Finishing (F) 2. No hollow sound when tapped with a hard object (H)
• No stain marks (V) 3. Surfaces should not be unduly rough or patchy especially no brush/ trowel marks (F)
• Consistent colour tone (V) Tiled Finish 1. Tiles joints aligned and with consistent joint size (J)
2. No hollow sound when tapped with a hard object (H)
• No rough/ patchy surface (V)
3. Consistent colour and neat pointing (F)
4. Lippage between 2 tiles should not be more than 1 mm (J)
2. Alignment & Evenness (AE) Cladding 1. Proper anchorage for panels (CD)
• Evenness of surface < 3mm per 1.2m (SL 1.2m & SW) 2. Joints aligned and with consistent joint size (J)
• Verticality of wall (V) 3. Sealant material compatible with cladding (J)
• Wall meet at right angles < 4mm over 300mm (LS & SW) 4. Consistent spacing and within allowable tolerance (J)
• Edges to appear straight and aligned (V) Architectural 1. Substrate – see plaster finish
Coating 2. Finish texture and colour to be uniform (F)
Painting 1. Substrate – see plaster finish
3. Cracks & Damages (CD) 2. Surfaces are evenly painted with no visible brush marks (F)
• No visible damage/ cracks (V) 3. Good opacity, no patchiness resulted from touch up works (F)
4. Free from peeling, blister and chalkiness (F)
4. Hollowness/ Delamination (H/D) 5. No discolouration and fading (F)
• No hollow sound when tapped with a hard object (TR) Pre-cast Concrete 1. Alignment with adjacent planks not more than 3mm
Planks 2. Plane tolerance (3mm/1.2m)
• No sign of delamination (P) Wall Paper 1. Stretched and even surface (AE)
2. Joint should not be visible (J)
5. Jointing (J) 3. Proper anchoring at all edges (J)
4. Edges should be neatly laid and finished (J)
• Straightness of corners and joints between two walls (V)
Glass Blocks 1. Pointing should be satisfactory (J)
2. Joint should be even (J)
V – Visual 3. Glass blocks should be properly aligned (AE)
SL – Spirit Level 1.2m Wood/ Timber 1. Timber panels to rest firmly on joist or screed (D)
SW – Steel wedge Panels 2. No visible gaps between panels (J)
LS – L-Square 200mm x 300mm 3. Edges should be properly aligned and sealed (J)
4. No warpage (CD)
TR – Tapping rod 10
5. No cracks (CD)
P – Physical
Strategy:
1. Finishing
• Proper sanding on skim surface before painting (especially at the corner, door & window termination)
• To use same batches of tiling/ timber floor for installation (Do not mixed up, must be separated by area/ level)
• During painting works, floor/ skirting shall be protected (paint stains/ drop shall be clean)

2. Alignment & Evenness

• Evenness/ squareness of the wall to be check during the skim coating/ plastering or tiling works
• Use angle strips to ensure straightness and alignment of the wall
• To use tile levelling system (Tile levelling spacer)

3. Cracks & Damages

• Do not lean any materials/ equipments to the wall
• Chipped or damaged tiles shall not be install as full piece (To be use as cut piece)

4. Hollowness
• Ensure fully butter when apply adhesive on wall tiles

5. Jointing
• Jointing between wall to be sanding to ensure wall joints in straight line 11
• Recommended to sort out tile sizes to ensure consistency in joint width
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ITEM STANDARD
1. Finishing (F)
• No stain marks (V) Skim Coats/ 1. No patchy, with no pin holes (CD) and with no trowel marks (R)
Boarded Ceiling 2. Formwork joints are grounded smooth (CD)
• Consistent colour tone (V)
3. Paintwork with good opacity and with no brush marks (F)
• No patchy surface/ no brush marks (V)
4. Access door joints should be sharp and consistent width (J)
2. Alignment & evenness (AE)
• Overall surface should be smooth, even, not wavy (V) False Ceiling/ 1. Alignment of rails should be visually straight (AE)
Grid System 2. Surface should be overall level and even (AE)
• Ceiling edge should straight and aligned (V)
3. Chipped surfaces or corners should not be seen (CD)
• Ceiling panel to be level with each other (V)

3. Cracks & Damages (CD)

• No visible damage e.g spalling, leaks, cracks, etc (V)

4. Roughness (R)
• No rough surface (V)
• Cold joints or formwork joints shall grounded smooth (V)

5. Jointing (J)
• Joint between ceiling & wall shall neat & consistent (V)
• Access opening should be neat & consistent width (V)

V – Visual

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Strategy:
1. Finishing
• Proper sanding on skim surface before painting
• Hand shall be clean up before opening/ closing the ceiling panel

2. Alignment & Evenness

• Use angle strips to ensure straightness and alignment of wall-ceiling corner

3. Cracks & Damages

• Aluminium C Channel shall be fastened properly to the soffit/ wall
• Ceiling access opening shall be handle with care to avoid damages on the surface or it edge

4. Roughness & Patchiness

• Touch up work to be carry out before the final layer of painting
• Formwork joints shall be grounded smooth

5. Jointing
• Ceiling termination at the corner shall be smooth/ extra skim to be remove
• Ceiling access panel shall be laid in consistent joint width
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1. Joints & Gap (JG) 4. Functionality (F)

• No visible gaps between door frame and wall (V) • Ease in opening and closing (P)
• Consistent & neat joints (V) • No squeaky sound during swinging the leaf (P & A-H)
• Consistent gap between door leaf and frame and < 5mm/ tolerance • Lock set shall be functional (P)
1mm (SG)
5. Accessories Defects (AD)
2. Alignment & Evenness (AE) • Accessories with good fit and no stains (P)
• Alignment/ level with walls (V) • No missing of defective accessories (V)
• Door frame and leaf to flush (V) • Screw not over tightened or fastened properly/ no defective screw
• Door and frame corners maintained at right angles (LS) head (V)
• No rattling sound when the door is open/ close (P)
V – visual
3. Material & Damages (MD) SG – Steel Gauge
• No stain marks and any visible damage (V) LS – L-Square 200mm x 300mm
• No sags, warps on door leaf (V) P – physical
• Fire stop provided where necessary (V) AM – Angle Mirror
• Door joints and nails holes filled up, properly sanded down and with A-H – Auditory (hearing)
good paint finish including on top and bottom of door leaf and
consistent colour (V & AM)
• Glazing clean and evenly sealed with gasket (V)
• No sign of corrosion for metal frame (V)
• Consistent colour tone (V)

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Strategy:
1. Joints & Gap
• Ensure no gaps between door frame and wall
• Proper skim works (do not over-skim to the frame)
• Use a good silicone (instead of filler) to cover the architrave gaps

2. Alignment & Evenness

• Ensure Door leaf and Door frame is flush (level to each other)/ Door frame to wall (subject to the design)

3. Material & Damages

• Door frame shall be free from scratches/ dented
• All the door leaf surface finishing shall be consistent (proper filling, sanding - joint/ nail holes/ top and bottom)
• Proper painting works (No patchy, No paint drop & consistent in colour tone)

4. Functionality
• Hinges to be oil/ Door leaf shall be easy to open & close/ lock set & door closer shall function properly.

5. Accessories Defects
• Ensure no stains on accessories/ screw shall be fully fastened without damaging the screw head
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Joints & Gap (JG) 4. Functionality (F)

• Consistent visible gaps between window frame and wall (V) • Ease in opening and closing (P)
• Neat joint between window and wall internally and externally (V) • No sign of rainwater leakage (V)
• No visible gap between window panel and frame (V) • No squeaky sound during swinging the leaf (P & A-H)

2. Alignment & Evenness (AE) 5. Accessories Defects (AD)

• Aligned/ level with wall openings (V) • Lock sets with good fit and aligned (V)
• Window panel and frame corners maintained at right angles (V) • No sign of corrosion (V)
• No missing of defective accessories (V)
3. Material & Damages (MD) • Rivet at hinges in stainless steel (V)
• No stain marks and visible damage/ defects (V)
• Louvre windows with glass panels of correct lengths (V) V – visual
• Glazing clean, evenly sealed with putty or gasket for aluminum P – Physical
windows (V) A-H – Auditory (Hearing)
• No sign of corrosion (V)
• No patchy paintwork resulted from the touch up works (V)

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Strategy:
1. Joints & Gap
• Ensure consistent gaps between wall & window frame (top, bottom & side)
• Use a good silicone (instead of filler) to cover the gaps (silicone shall be in straight line)
• Proper skim/ painting works (do not over-skim/ paint to the frame/ silicone)

2. Alignment & Evenness

• Ensure window leaf and frame is aligned/ corner maintained at right angle

3. Material & Damages

• Window frame shall be free from scratches/ dented
• No patchy paintwork resulted from the touch up works on the frame
• Glazing shall be clean from stains (inside/ outside)

4. Functionality
• Hinges to be oil/ Window leaf shall be easy to open & close/ window lock shall function properly.

5. Accessories Defects
• Ensure no stains on accessories/ screw shall be fully fastened without damaging the screw head
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Components includes:
1. Joints & Gap (JG)
a. Internal Components/ Fixtures such as wash basin, toilet bowl/
• Consistent joint width & neat joint (V)
water closet, sink, railing (eg at balcony, staircase, family area),
• Welding joints grounded or flushed (V)
bathtub, wardrobe, kitchen cabinet, shower screen, fixed mirror,
vanity top, shower tray, framed or frameless tempered glass
2. Alignment & Evenness (AE)
shower enclosure others
• Level and in alignment (V)

3. Material & Damages (MD)
• No stain marks (V)
• No visible damage/ defects (V)
• Good paintwork (V)
4. Functionality (F)
• Functional, secured and safe (V & P)
b. External Components/ Fixtures such as signage, emergency
lightings, railings, unit nos plate, lift fittings, letter box, lightings
etc.
Any M&E fittings attached to the internal fixtures shall be assessed as
accessories defects.

5. Accessories Defects (AD)

• No missing accessories (V)
• No sign of corrosion (V)
• No visible damages/ stain (V)

V- Visual
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Strategy:
1. Joints & Gap
• Ensure gaps between fixtures panel is consistent (for wardrobe & kitchen cabinet)
• Use a good silicone (instead of filler) to cover the gaps between fixtures and wall (termination area)

2. Alignment & Evenness

• Ensure the panel installed is level & aligned

3. Material & Damages

• All stains to be clean and remove
• Any damages shall be touch up/ replace

4. Functionality
• All panels shall be easy to open & close/ operate

5. Accessories Defects
• Ensure no stains on accessories/ screw shall be fully fastened without damaging the screw head
• Ensure all accessories being installed

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ITEM STANDARD
Plumbing and Sanitary Fittings
1. Joints & Gap (JG) Gully & Floor 1. No damage or chokage (JG)
• Consistent gaps & neat joint (V) Trap 2. Must be securely fixed (MD)
3. Trap’s top lower than surrounding floor level (AE)
2. Alignment & Evenness (AE)
Pipes 1. Visually aligned horizontally, vertically and parallel to building surface (AE)
• Aligned, leveled and straight (V & SL) 2. Inclined pipes laid to proper gradients (AE)
3. Material & Damages (MD) 3. No leakage at joints (J)
• No stain marks and visible damages/ defects (V) 4. Plumb <10mm/ storey height (F)
4. Functionality (F) 5. Brackets firmly secured & adequately spaced (MD)
6. If painted, no drippings & with good opacity (MD)
• Functional, secured and safe (V & P)
5. Accessories Defects (AD) Fittings 1. Firmly secured & joints properly sealed & pointed (MD)
2. No leakage at joints (J)
• No missing accessories/ defective accessories (V)
3. No chipping or cracks (MD)
• Accessories with good fit and no stains (V) 4. Fittings in working condition (MD)
5. Assessable for maintenance (F)
V- Visual 6. Do not cause obstruction/ pose as safety hazard (e.g. sprinkler head to point
SL – Spirit Level inward) (F)
7. No sediments/ particles found in water collected at terminal water fittings
P- Physical (remove aerator & shower head) (F)
8. All sensor covers properly sealed against water seepage (MD)
Basic M&E Fittings includes: M&E Fittings
Switches, power point, gully trap, floor trap, plumbing Installation 1. Fittings must be aligned and location as per approved drawings (AE)
fittings, sanitary fittings, pipes, water tap, hand bidet, 2. No stains (MD)
shower rose, stopcock, SMATV point, lightings and 3. Neat patch-up for pointing/ penetration (MD)
others Safety 1. No exposed wiring within reach (MD)
Damages 1. No visible damage (MD)
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Strategy:
1. Joints & Gap
• Ensure no gaps between M&E fittings and wall
• Gaps between M&E fittings shall be consistent
• Joint shall be neat

2. Alignment & Evenness

• Ensure the M&E fittings installed is level & aligned

3. Material & Damages

• All stains to be clean and remove
• Any damages shall be touch up/ replace

4. Functionality
• Switches - shall be easy to switch on & off
• Floor trap – Ensure full moon

5. Accessories Defects
• Ensure no stains on accessories
• Ensure all accessories being installed 26
 • Alignment & Evenness • Finishing/ Stains • Jointing/ gaps
• Squareness • Cracks/ Damages • Accessories
• Hollowness • Roughness/ Patchiness • Functionality

Spirit level to check the alignment/ evenness & right Standing 1m-1.5m away from building elements. Check
direction of gradient. Check 3-5 points subject to size/ 3-5 points subject to size/ area of floor, wall, ceiling,
area of the floor or wall wardrobes, cabinets, Doors & basic M&E fittings.

L-square to check the squareness. Check 1-2 points Auditory (Hearing) - Open & close door & window (no
subject to size/ area of the wall squeaky sound)

Tapping Rod to check the hollowness of floor & Wall. Testing Inspection on Basic M&E Fittings, lock set (to
Check 3-5 points subject to size/ area of the elements. ensure the functional of fittings – not require to
provide the power/ water supply)
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QLASSIC Tools
Spirit level 1.2m L-square

- Used to check alignment - used to check the angle of

and evenness of surface wall and lippage between
tiles

Steel wedge Steel gauge

- Usually used with the spirit - Used to check the gap

level 1.2m, this tool is used between door frame and
to check that edges are door leaf.
straight and aligned. Also
used with L-square to check
on lippage between tiles.
Angle mirror Tapping Rod

- This tool is used to check if - Used to check for

the top of door leaves are hollowness in floors and
painted. walls.
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