Common use of Preparatory Phase Clause in Contracts

Preparatory Phase. This phase shall be performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase shall include: a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications. b. A review of the contract drawings. c. A check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved. d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing. e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract. f. A physical examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored. g. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies. Document construction tolerances and workmanship standards for that feature of work. h. Discussion of the initial control phase.