Scope of Works Document

Suspended Formwork

Project Name:

31-37 Carr Street Towradgi 18 Unit

Client: LAHC

VMG Project No: 1617_1710

Contract No: BGGXQ

Version: 0
Table of Contents
1. Scope of Works .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. General Inclusions ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Site extents ................................................................................................................................................ 5
4. Connection to existing works and services ............................................................................................... 5
5. Avoidance of interference with others...................................................................................................... 6
6. Storage and laydown ................................................................................................................................. 6
7. Protection of existing services ................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 Existing services indicated on drawings ............................................................................................ 6
7.2 Notification of Authorities ................................................................................................................. 6
7.3 Charges and co-operation ................................................................................................................. 6
7.4 Payment for relocations .................................................................................................................... 7
7.5 Avoidance of damage ........................................................................................................................ 7
8. Damage to existing infrastructure ............................................................................................................. 7
9. Traffic management .................................................................................................................................. 7
9.1 Site Office .......................................................................................................................................... 7
10. Signage................................................................................................................................................... 8
11. Work on Site by others .......................................................................................................................... 8
12. Materials and work................................................................................................................................ 8
12.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 8
12.2 Editions of Standards ......................................................................................................................... 8
13. Notice for examination of works ........................................................................................................... 9
14. PC supplied material .............................................................................................................................. 9
15. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 9
16. Practical Completion and Quality Assurance Documentation Handover ........................................... 10
16.1 Practical Completion ....................................................................................................................... 10
16.2 Handover manuals........................................................................................................................... 10
16.3 As-constructed drawings ................................................................................................................. 10
16.4 Post Practical Completion requirements ......................................................................................... 10
17. Progress Claims.................................................................................................................................... 10
18. Project safety and meeting requirements ........................................................................................... 11
19. Safety, Environment and Quality......................................................................................................... 11
20. Drawings & Documentation Register .................................................................................................. 11
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Scope of works Site: 31-37 Carr Street Towradgi
Job no: 1617_1710
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1. Scope of Works

1.1 Scope
This scope of works is for the formwork and concreting works at 31-37 Carr Street Towradgi.

A breakdown summary of the works is listed below:

Formwork Design

 Subcontractor to engage experienced formwork designer

 The formwork designer must be competent in formwork design including documenting temporary
work platforms and special equipment needed for safe formwork construction on-site

 Formwork to be designed in accordance with AS3600, AS3610 and AS3610.1

 Formwork design to be issued to Van Mal Group prior to any works starting onsite

Formwork should be:

 Rigid

 Watertight

 Braced and tied together to maintain position and shape during construction and able to be
removed easily and safely without damaging the formed concrete, or have components that
remain as part of the finished structure so the rest can be removed without damaging the
structure.

Formwork drawings should include details of:

 Formwork and formwork joints

 Sealing procedures

 Ties

 Size and spacing of framing

 Details of proprietary fittings or systems proposed to be used

 The formwork designer should determine the vertical pour rates for walls, columns and other
vertical concrete elements before completing the formwork design.

 Formwork design to be issued to Van Mal Group prior to any works starting onsite
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Mobilisation & Demobilisation Works:

 Contractor to dispose of all waste they create onsite

 Site to be cleaned daily

 Subcontractor to provide all necessary materials handling equipment (if required)

Suspended Formwork

 Supply and installation of all materials and equipment required for all suspended formwork works including
the following:

o Suspended slabs

o Balcony parapets

o Staircases

o OSD tank lid

 Formwork to be placed in accordance with VMG Quality Plans & ITP’s

 All formwork to be installed as per AS3600 & AS3610

 All formwork to be stripped in accordance with AS3600, AS3610, And AS3610.1

Formed Finish Surface

 Class 2 for all external and internal off-form concrete (Staircases)

 Class 4 for surfaces to have a thick applied finishes after preparation

 Class 5 for totally concealed areas (e.g. Footings)

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Inspection & Check Hold-points

 Contractor is to give VMG 48 hours notice prior to inspection and check hold points by client

 Inspection and checks will be done prior to any concrete pours onsite for the following:

o Film underlay or membrane installed on base

o Completed formwork

o Reinforcement fixed in place. For reinforcement inspection all embedded items, cores etc.

o Placing of concrete

o Stripping of formwork

Exclusions:

 All On ground formwork excluding OSD tank lid

Schedule of Variation rates

 Please refer to attached

The Sub-contractor is responsible for the performance of the Works which includes the Works Under Contract (WUC)
and shall ensure that:

a) (WUC) complies with all the requirements of the Contract (including the drawings, scope of works and specifications set
out in the appendices) and all applicable legislative requirements

b) all goods, materials and workmanship incorporated into, and forming part of WUC will satisfy the specified
requirements in the Contract, will be free from all defects and comply with all relevant warranties expressly or impliedly
available at law;

c) unless otherwise specified in the Contract, all plant, equipment and materials incorporated in the WUC shall be new;

d) as between the Sub-contractor and the Principal, upon practical completion, WUC shall be free of all liens, charges and
other encumbrances;

e) any drawing, specification, other documents, plant, equipment, materials and methods of working used by the Sub-
contractor (not specified by the Principal) in connection with performance of the obligations under the Contract shall
not infringe any intellectual property right; and

f) at all times it shall be suitably qualified and experienced, and shall exercise due skill, care and diligence in the execution
and performance of the Contract.
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Exclusions

- ft1, ft2 & ft4 (ft5 colorbond fencing footings by others

2. General Inclusions

General
Allow for all supervision, labour, materials, plant, equipment, freight, fees, licences, consultants and bonds to fully
complete works
Make necessary allowances for site conditions, access arrangements, identification of services, staging of works, co-
ordination with other trades, client and building users / occupants.
Attendance at meetings and participate in investigations if required
Testing and commissioning certificates, compliance certificates, as built drawings, operation and maintenance
manuals, warranties and guarantees are to be submitted at the completion of works or two weeks before practical
completion.
Set out of works is the responsibility of the subcontractor
Allowance for design if required to complete works
All product or materials must be as stated on the drawings or specifications. Any alternative product or material must
be approved by VMG management
Subcontractors are responsible for the handling of their materials.
The subcontractor is to allow for all investigations, site inspections, travel and accommodation
The subcontractor to accept a defect period of 52 weeks from project completion. All defects must be completed
within 4 working days unless separately agreed. The subcontract must bear any cost associated with rectifying your
defects and other peripheral works required

3. Site extents

The site extents are all limited to 31-37 Carr Street Towradgi property. Access and egress will be subject to council
requirements and the individual Site Traffic Management Plans must be adhered to. Site access will be limited to
areas relevant to the sub-contractors and the sub-contractor is to ensure all staff are informed of site extents.

4. Connection to existing works and services

If the Sub-contractor discovers any discrepancy between the locations, lines, levels, dimensions and materials actually
existing and the corresponding indications on the drawings the Sub-contractor shall notify the VMG of the discrepancy
and shall not proceed with work affected by the discrepancy until VMG has directed the action, if any, that is to be
taken.
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5. Avoidance of interference with others

The Sub-contractor shall minimise interference with Principal or its direct or indirect contractors and their sub-
contractors operations at the site during the execution of the work under the Contract.

6. Storage and laydown

Storage and laydown areas will be provided for each site. Deliveries and laydown requirements must be agreed to by
the site supervisor and SWC prior to the delivery to ensure safe and timely co-ordination of traffic management.

7. Protection of existing services

7.1 Existing services indicated on drawings

Existing services on the Site seen at the time of survey are shown on the drawings.

Such indications are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete and shall not relieve the Sub-contractor of any
responsibility under the contract.

The Sub-contractor is to use non-destructive excavation in high risk excavation areas.

In the event of damage by the Sub-contractor, actions to repair the damage shall be proposed by PC or the Principal
and actioned by the Sub-contractor as directed by the Contractors Authorised Person.

The damaged infrastructure shall be repaired to the same standard prior to the damage occurring.

The cost of all work required in rectifying or repairing any damage to the infrastructure shall be borne by the Sub-
contractor.

7.2 Notification of Authorities

Before commencing work the Sub-contractor shall ascertain from the relevant authorities and owners details of all
services in the area affected by the Works and shall comply with all relevant requirements of the relevant authorities
and owner.

Where work is to be done adjacent to or connecting to any existing service the Sub-contractor shall notify the relevant
authority or owner in writing and shall obtain that authorities or owners written approval to carry out the work, giving
any period of notice stipulated by the authority and before commencing work.

7.3 Charges and co-operation

The Sub-contractor shall arrange for and pay all charges incurred in any interruption of service or temporary or
permanent relocation of any service and shall co-operate with the relevant authority or owner.
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7.4 Payment for relocations

If a service that is relocated was shown on the drawings or its presence was otherwise notified to the Sub-contractor
prior to the Contract award or it was visible prior to the Contract award then, excepting in the case of a service for
which provision is made in the contract sum or of a service that is shown on the drawings to be relocated by others,
full compensation for authorities' or owners' charges and for any other costs incurred by the Sub-contractor shall be
deemed to be included in the contract sum and no further reimbursement shall be made.

7.5 Avoidance of damage

The Sub-contractor shall exercise reasonable care in carrying out work so as to avoid damage to existing services,
whether or not details of such services have been made available to the Sub-contractor.

The Sub-contractor shall be held solely responsible for any damage to existing services and in the event of damage
shall immediately advise the relevant authority or owner and shall co-operate with the authority or owner in making
safe and/or restoring the service and shall bear any costs so incurred.

8. Damage to existing infrastructure

Where the Sub-contractor’s activities result in the damage of the existing infrastructure, the Sub-contractor shall
immediately notify both the Contractors Authorised Person and the Principal.

Actions to repair the damage shall be proposed by the Contractors Authorised Person and actioned by the Sub-
contractor as directed by the Contractors Authorised Person .

The damaged infrastructure shall be repaired to the same standard prior to the damage occurring.

The cost of all work required in rectifying or repairing any damage to the existing SWC infrastructure shall be borne by
the Sub-contractor.

9. Traffic management

Prior to commencing work on Site, the Sub-contractor shall submit a TMP that complies with the requirements of the
Contractors TMP.

All large vehicles or high risk movements shall use a spotter to ensure safe travel through site. Working plant such as
excavators, backhoes etc shall be signed, fenced and/or delineated to prevent other sub-contractors or Principals
operational staff from entering high risk areas. Excavated areas will be fenced off to prevent access.

9.1 Site Office

VMG shall establish and maintain Site Office. Any additional office space required by the subcontractor will need to be
organised by the Subcontractor.

The Lunchroom will be available to the Sub-contractor and its Sub-contractors. The sub-contractor will ensure all of
its employees are using the provided facilities in a reasonable manner. And will be responsible for the day to day
cleaning from the impact of its employees. Any damage or cleanliness issues arising from misuse will be at the sub-
contractors expense.
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10. Signage

The Sub-contractor may erect such signs as it requires to direct traffic to and through the Site and to indicate the
locations of the various parts of the Works.

All signs erected by the Sub-contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Contractors Authorised Person, who
may direct the Sub-contractor to change the size, layout and location of any sign and to remove any sign.

All such signs shall be erected at the Sub-contractor's expense and no separate payment shall be made in respect of
them. Any ground penetrating signs or fence shall be installed with due regard for underground services.

11. Work on Site by others

The Sub-contractor shall permit any authority or owner of a service to have access to the Site and to execute work on
the site and shall co-operate with such authorities and shall co-ordinate his own work with that being carried out by
such authorities or owners. Notwithstanding that such authorities or owners may not have been engaged by the
Principal.

The Sub-contractor will work collaboratively with the Principal, the PC and PC’s other sub-contractors (if required)
during the WUC so as to ensure a smooth transition to the commencement of the next phase of works concerning the
Electrical and Controls. PC will confirm as soon as possible who the other proposed Sub-sub-contractors are and the
nature of the works to be undertaken by each of these Sub-sub-contractors.

12. Materials and work

12.1 General
All materials used and practices followed in the execution of the works, if not specified or described in the
specification or the drawings or the contract sum, shall comply with the relevant Australian Standards.

12.2 Editions of Standards

Where the edition of any Australian Standard or other standard is stated in the specifications, that edition shall apply
for the whole of the Contract period including the Defects Liability Period.

Where the edition of any Australian Standard or other standard referred to in the specification or relevant in
accordance with Clause 12.1 above is not stated in the specification, the edition current at the time of Contract award
shall apply.

Standard of Work
All works to be in full compliance with the following -
Current National Construction Code
Current Australian Standards
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Current WHS legislation and Safe Work Australia Codes of Practises

Industry Best Practise
Manufactures Instructions
All works to be of a high quality and defect free

13. Notice for examination of works

Unless otherwise specified the Sub-contractor shall give VMG not less than one working days’ notice of its intention to
commence each of the following operations:

 clearing

 earthworks including excavation of rock and excavation for structures

 excavation of trenches

 placing concrete including kerb etc.

 backfilling around completed concrete works

 backfilling trenches

 spreading pavement materials

 Erecting steelwork.

 All testing and commissioning events

If the Sub-contractor does not give the notice specified by this Clause any work covered up or made inaccessible by
the work for which the notice was required shall be deemed to be work covered up or made inaccessible without a
required prior approval by the PC.

14. PC supplied material

No PC supplied materials.

15. Specifications

The specifications applicable to this Scope of works are listed in this SOW, in the Contract Documents and any other
documents forming part of the Contract.

Any cross references to additional specifications listed within the specifications listed above shall also be applicable to
this SOW.
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Scope of works Site: 31-37 Carr Street Towradgi
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16. Practical Completion and Quality Assurance Documentation Handover

16.1 Handover manuals

The Sub-contractor shall deliver prior to or at Practical Completion together with the Handover Plan all Practical
Completion and Quality Assurance documentation including Operating and Maintenance manuals where applicable.
The manuals shall clearly identify in a tabular form any maintenance functions required weekly, monthly, bi-monthly,
quarterly, half yearly, annually and bi-annually. The documentation is also to include; all as-built survey data and as-
constructed drawings, all QA data and documentation for material supply and installation (including imported such as
engineered fill and concrete and the concrete and soil test results). Handover areas must have zero non-
conformances outstanding as any such defects will directly delay the subsequent sub-contractor from performing
their works.

16.2 As-constructed drawings

"As constructed Drawings" means the permanent record of the completed WUC including the record of any
modifications to or departures from the Works as described by the drawings and specification referred to in the
Contract and the term includes the drawings amended as necessary, new drawings prepared for record purposes,
schedules, manuals and any other documents that may be required by the Superintendent in accordance with the
Contract.

The Sub-contractor shall provide drawings in hardcopy (two copies in A3 format), and as an editable electronic file,
inclusive of all survey data collected for the project. Submission of all “as constructed” drawings and survey data is a
pre-requisite to the issue of a certificate of Practical Completion.

16.3 Post Practical Completion requirements

Defect resolution and site attendance may be required. Defect resolution is expected to be conducted within a
reasonable timeframe from the perspective of the Principal with respect to their safety and operational needs. It is
imperative that the sub-contractor provide easy to follow operations and maintenance manuals with accurate and full
lists of required maintenance. This is required to protect the contractor and the sub-contractor from erroneous and
time consuming defect resolution requests.

17. Progress Claims

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Terms of Payment: Invoices are to be submitted on the 25 of each month, forecasted to the end of the month. Invoices will be
paid of the next month or the next working day after
Retention will be held at 10% of the progress claim until a maximum of 5% of the contract total is reached including variations.
Upon completion 2.5%, will be retained for the project defect liability period. During this period, the subcontractor will be required
to repair any defects at no extra charge to VMG or the principal
Defects Liability period: 52 weeks from project date of practical completion
The subcontractor indemnifies VMG against all claims, actions and loss or damage and all other liability arising out of any acts or
omissions of the Subcontractor
The subcontractor shall not sub-let or assign all or any part of the works without prior written consent of VMG. Any variation to the
Works (“the varied works”) shall be executed or omitted by the subcontractor only after written instructions from VMG. VMG is not
liable to the subcontractor for the cost of varied works unless VMG has given written instructions for the varied works together with
an agreed amount prior to the varied works being carried out.
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Payment statutory declaration forms to be signed and evidence of superannuation contribution and redundancy funds are required
prior to payments being made.
The subcontractor is to allow for all the necessary insurances

18. Project safety and meeting requirements

The subcontractor will adhere to the Principals and PC’s safety and reporting requirements. The PC’s requirements are
generally in accordance with the Principals requirements. The safety system will be a behavioural based safety system
that requires the sub-contractor to provide observations and inspections of the works and provide lead indicators for
the works and not just lag indicators.

A full list of requirements is referenced in the documents:

VMG Safety Management Plan

VMG Contractor meeting and reporting requirements

19. Safety, Environment and Quality

Safety, Environment and Quality

Full compliance with current Work Health and Safety legislation and Codes of Practise
All subcontractors must issue a Safe Work Method Statement to VMG management 4 days prior to starting on site. Work must not
commence until SWMS has been approved by VMG management and signed by all workers.
All workers must have a construction industry induction card
All workers must complete a VMG site specific site induction before starting on site
Wear all necessary PPE – VMG sites are mandatory hard hats, steel capped boots, hi visibility shirt / vest. All other PPE as required
or as stated in your SWMS.
Provide all Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals, paints or other materials brought onto site
Site is to be kept cleaned at all times. VMG reserves the right to remove the rubbish at the subcontractors expense
Comply with all VMG Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Plans
All electrical tools and leads to be tested and tagged.
Conduct tool box talks or participate in VMG tool box talk – minimum of one per week
Co operate with an safety directive from VMG management
Compliance with requirements of the EPA and local council
Participate in a pre-start meeting with VMG site manager at the beginning of each shift.

20. Drawings & Documentation Register

Contract Documentation
Architectural Drawings Type Drawing no. Revision Date
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Architectural A000 I 11/5/2017

Architectural A100 I 11/5/2017
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Architectural A202 I 11/5/2017
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Architectural A400 I 11/5/2017
Architectural A401 I 11/5/2017
Architectural A402 I 11/5/2017
Architectural A500 I 11/5/2017
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Architectural A502 I 11/5/2017
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Architectural A506 I 11/5/2017
Architectural A600 I 11/5/2017
Architectural A601 I 11/5/2017
Architectural A602 I 11/5/2017
Structural S1 3 14/11/2014
Structural S2 4 14/11/2014
Structural S3 4 14/11/2014
Structural S4 3 14/11/2014
Structural S5 4 14/11/2014
Structural S6 4 14/11/2014
Structural S7 4 14/11/2014
Structural Drawings
Structural S8 4 14/11/2014
Structural S8.1 3 14/11/2014
Structural S9 3 14/11/2014
Structural S10 4 14/11/2014
Structural S11 4 14/11/2014
Structural S12 4 14/11/2014
Structural S13 3 14/11/2014
Hydraulic H01 D 22/08/2014
Hydraulic H02 D 22/08/2014
Services Drawings
Hydraulic H03 C 22/08/2014
Hydraulic H04 C 22/08/2014
Hydraulic H05 C 22/08/2014
Hydraulic H06 C 22/08/2014
Hydraulic H07 C 22/08/2014
Electrical E00 0 Oct 2014
Services Drawings
Electrical E01 1 Oct 2014
Electrical E02 0 Oct 2014
Electrical E03 0 Oct 2014
Electrical E04 0 Oct 2014
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Electrical E05 0 Oct 2014

Electrical E06 0 Oct 2014
Electrical E07 0 Oct 2014
Electrical E08 0 Oct 2014
Electrical E09 0 Oct 2014
Landscaping L01 3 24/5/2016
Landscaping Drawings
Landscaping L02 3 24/5/2016
Survey Drawings Survey S1 - 16/5/2014

Reference Specification for Housing Construction January 2015

Specifications

Basix Report 21 April 2016

Geotech Report 30 May 2014
Consultants / Reports
Safety In Design Report March 2015
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DA Approval 19 May 2016