Alec Site Communication Plan
Alec Site Communication Plan
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Purpose and Scope ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 References ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Definitions, Terms, Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................ 6
2 Communication Technology ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 The software ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Document controller structure .................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Key Roles ............................................................................................................................. 7
3 Contract Key Stakeholders .................................................................................................................. 8
4 Communication Rules.......................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Key Contacts ................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2 General Rules .............................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Confidentiality and Security ...................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Site Working Hours (ALEC and Team) ........................................................................................ 10
4.5 Coordination with other Contractors on Site ............................................................................ 10
5 Communication Methods .................................................................................................................. 11
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Site Master Meetings Schedule ................................................................................................. 18
5.3 Departmental Communication Matrix ....................................................................................... 18
6 Document Management and Control ................................................................................................ 19
7 Correspondence ................................................................................................................................ 20
7.1 Correspondence Through [Aconex] ........................................................................................... 20
7.2 Incoming Correspondence Not Controlled By [Aconex] ............................................................ 20
7.2.1 Document Receipt ............................................................................................................. 20
7.2.2 Allocation of Distribution List ............................................................................................ 21
7.2.3 Document Registry ............................................................................................................ 21
7.2.4 Document Distribution ...................................................................................................... 22
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APPENDIX
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1 INTRODUCTION
This Site Communication Plan is an integral part of Quality Manual .
The Site Communication Plan is developed taking into consideration two main factors:
▪ [Client or Employer]’s contractual requirements, and
▪ ALEC internal policies, processes, procedures and know-how.
[Client] requirements typically take precedence over any established internal ALEC practice or
process. Additionally, other factors, such as communication technology, may also force ALEC to
review it is standard practice in order to reach acceptable protocols of communication.
This Communication Management Plan is the translation of the internal Company requirements
that [ALEC] plans, formulates and communicates clear guidelines on concepts and processes that
shall govern “communication” on Site.
The intention of the document shall not be to unnecessary repeat any information that may
available in a contractual document or any such document applicable to the Project; in which case
proper cross-referencing shall be provided.
1.2 References
Refer to Quality Manual.
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2 Communication Technology
2.1 The software
ALEC has invested in an internet-based (online) collaborative information sharing software
platform: ACONEX.
[Aconex] will be the basis of the document control system for the Project. A set of procedures
have been developed by the [ALEC] to clarify related processes.
All items not dealt with through the [Aconex], these shall be handled in accordance with
guidelines and/or instructions provided herein.
ALEC shall ensure that concerned staff receives proper training onto the usage of the said
software.
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A comprehensive and current (i.e., up-to-date) “Contracts Directory” shall be maintained by the
[Commercial Department], in accordance with CSP 9.01 (MODULE 9), throughout the Contract
execution duration. This directory will be inclusive of subcontractors’ and vendors’ details, as well
as. The said directory shall be for ALEC’s team own usage.
It shall be the responsibility of the [Commercial Manager] to ensure that the said directory is
maintained up-to-date, and kept accessible to [ALEC].
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4 Communication Rules
4.1 Key Contacts
Project Manager: [ ]
• All correspondence to [ ] must be addressed to (...).
Architect of Record: [ ]
• All correspondence to [ ] must be addressed to (...).
Main Contractor: [Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting (ALEC) LLC].
• All correspondence to [ALEC] must be addressed to Contract Manager –
• All document transfers shall be through [ACONEX], except for progress payment requests.
• All documents published / distributed within [ACONEX] will be deemed to be contractually
binding.
• Formats and conditions cited by latest versions of the following documents shall be
respected – non compliance forms the basis of a non conformance report:
• Internal correspondence through [ACONEX] shall be issued only within the publisher’s
Company. Forwarding internal correspondence to an external recipient is considered a non
conformance.
• All documents are published on [ACONEX]; hardcopy to be issued only when the document
requires original signature for approval or when original is required, such as invoices,
interim payment certificates, Employer’s Instructions, Change Request, etc. In which case,
these documents shall be issued on [ACONEX] in controlled PRIVATE distribution and
original delivered to the recipient company.
• Communication medium is English – in accordance with Contract requirements.
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Confidentiality and security means that all information received in the course of the provision of
ALEC services shall be treated as business confidential to the extent that such information is not
already published, generally available to third parties or otherwise in the public domain.
Confidential information includes all non-public information that might be of use to competitors,
or harmful to ALEC or their customers, if disclosed. It also includes information that suppliers and
customers have entrusted to ALEC.
Site working hours will be determined depending on established work programme, taking into
account applicable local laws and regulations (particularly with respect to restrictions imposed
during the summer months and those related to noise pollution), as well as specific “black-out”
date imposed by the [Employer].
Site working hours shall be communicated through internal memorandums, posted, circulated
and communicated through the [Site Administrator].
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5 Communication Methods
5.1 General
Management of information shall be in accordance with the following principle:
- REGISTERS, include files created outside the system (i.e., [Aconex]), and published on
the system. This is handled in accordance with [Aconex] requirements. [Aconex]
REGISTERS include:
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- FORMS and PROCESSES include forms generated by the system (i.e., [Aconex]) for data
input including associated information. Forms and processes on [ Aconex] include:
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- Other information not managed through [Aconex]. Includes, but not limited to:
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Marketing-related Press release, newspaper For similar items conducted by/within ALEC,
articles, etc. - due communication shall be maintained with
ALEC Business Development Manager.
Appendix 1 provides a typical ‘minutes of meeting’ template; such template is provided for [ALEC]
reference mainly.
It is worth noting that this is not a mandatory requirement and is left at the sole discretion of the
head of department.
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In general, the type of document usually determines how it has to be dealt with.
Documents/Records that require specific control will be managed either through [Aconex] or through
[ALEC Document Controller], as specified herein and/or in relevant procedures. Management of such
documents shall enable control over status, tracking, recording, monitoring, etc. Posting and subsequent
control of Project documents and records shall be as per [Aconex] requirements or as implemented by
[Document Controller].
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7 Correspondence
7.1 Correspondence Through [Aconex]
Processes and procedures in relation to incoming and outgoing correspondence, as well as
subsequent distribution and storage, shall be in accordance with [Aconex] established protocols,
and related documentation, e.g., [Project Procedures Manual] and [Procedures Manual] – also
refer to Section 4.2.
If in doubt, ALEC staff may approach the [Aconex’s Company Administrator for ALEC] – see
Section 2.2.
Examples of such incoming correspondence for which [Aconex] does not specify a transmission
protocol include documents received from ALEC subcontractors and suppliers, internal
correspondence between [ALEC Support Office] and [ALEC Sites], etc.
Notes:
▪ Personal mail and/or letters shall not be received as described above, but simply distributed
to concerned persons.
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▪ The incoming document receipt stamp(s) would typically show, at least, the date of receipt,
the distribution list proper to each office (partly or fully), the document and file numbers (as
will be provided by the [Document Controller]). The distribution list may show all or part of
heads of departments and/or senior managers and/or key personnel on Site - this shall be
completed as advised by [ALEC Contract’s Manager] in coordination with [ALEC Business
Development Manager].
Note:
▪ It is important that [ALEC Contract’s Manager] formally delegates this responsibility to 2
(two) other persons on Site, so that the distribution of documents is not delayed when he is
not at his desk.
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v. Prior to distribution of the document, the [ Document Controller] will finally scan the
document and maintain the electronic file under the relevant “incoming” folder on the local
server (these folders are also maintained by the [ Document Controller]).
vi. The incoming electronic file number (i.e., scan file name) shall be as per following:
X (.pdf) (for example, 1234.pdf)
Where:
X is the corresponding serial number from the Incoming Register. The
electronic copy is filed under the corresponding “Incoming” Folder.
Notes:
▪ It is noted that emails requiring to be registered by the [Site Document Control] shall also be
subject to the document registry process; however, it will be up to the receiver to identify
such emails, make a complete printout of the email, and instruct the [Document Controller]
to have the said email registered and filed for ALEC’s records.
Note:
▪ Access to the electronic copy of any document will also be limited to a “Read only” level:
users are not allowed to temper with (or delete) the scanned documents.
▪ All scanned documents shall be stored as “pdf” files.
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b) The Day File is intended to avoid any delay in the internal distribution process and the
internal cascading of information and initiation of subsequent actions. Accordingly, [ALEC
Contract’s Manager] or delegated person, double-checks and validates the distribution
allocated by the [Document Controller]; this verification can be carried out within the next
few days from actual receipt of the document (i.e., distribution would have been already
completed by the [Document Controller]).
c) Ultimately, all originals are returned to the [Document Controller] for filing.
d) In addition to maintaining a Day File in hardcopy, the [Document Controller] shall also
maintain an electronic Day File: the scanned incoming document that has been saved on the
server shall also be posted in an electronic Day File accessible by all Department Heads and
senior/key personnel on Site. The electronic Day File will be ‘cleaned’ on weekly basis.
Notes:
▪ The ‘original’ incoming document will typically be filed by the [Document Controller]: original
documents shall therefore not be circulated within Site offices.
▪ The Incoming Day File is seen as a necessary hold point in order to have [ALEC Contract’s
Manager], or delegated person, oversee and double-check internal allocation and distribution
of incoming documents. [ALEC Contract’s Manager] would then validate the distribution by
putting his signature in the allocated space (on the incoming document stamp). Should [ALEC
Contract’s Manager], or delegated person, require any modification and/or addition to the
distribution list, he will mark it down and the [Document Controller] shall then action it, as
required.
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• Should there be a need to have some documents (e.g., documents with sensitive information)
filed directly within a Department, the [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated and/or [Document
Controller] shall be informed of the arrangement so that the location of such
documents/records is known and noted. This shall be part of concerned head of department’s
responsibility.
• Subsequently, whenever incoming documents/records are not subject to [Document
Controller]’s authority, it shall be the responsibility of the concerned Heads to ensure that a
responsible person is nominated and that clear instructions are given with this respect.
Note:
External correspondence is only to be issued by authorized personnel.
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▪ Note that there is no confusion between outgoing and incoming electronic files (even when
bearing the same numbers), since these are controlled by separate registers and are also
filed separately on the server.
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▪ The originator shall maintain all formal correspondence on the Site server (e.g., MS Word
documents are filed on the Site server drives/folders not on personal computers drives or
folders).
▪ The document originator may use additional personal reference, if required.
▪ As is the case with incoming emails, outgoing emails that need to be registered by the
[Document Controller] shall also follow the steps described above; however, it will be up to
the sender to identify such emails, make a complete printout of the email, and instruct the
[Document Controller] to register the email for ALEC’s records. In this instance, emails shall
only be formally referenced after being sent). It is reminded that, for formal
correspondences, the use of email should be avoided - use a letter or fax format instead.
Note:
▪ Access to the electronic copy of any document will also be limited to a “Read only” level:
users are not allowed to temper with (or delete) the scanned documents.
▪ All scanned documents shall be stored as “pdf” files.
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amended by the [Site Management Team], in coordination with [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated
– this shall preferably be conducted at the very beginning of Contract start-up.
c) Access to hardcopies, whenever required, shall be carried out through the [Document
Controller] only. Access to electronic copies is available for authorised persons – files are stored
on the Site server.
d) All documents shall be retained until the end of the Contract period and the start of the
archiving process. Guidelines for such documents/records archiving is provided under MODULE
3.
Notes:
• Should there be a need to have some documents (e.g., documents with sensitive information)
filed directly within a Department, the [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated and/or [Document
Controller] shall be informed of the arrangement so that the location of such
documents/records is known and noted. This shall be part of concerned head of department’s
responsibility.
• Subsequently, whenever incoming documents/records are not subject to [Document
Controller]’s authority, it shall be the responsibility of the concerned Heads to ensure that a
responsible person is nominated and that clear instructions are given with this respect.
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For all other types of transmittals - i.e., whenever the same is not controlled by [Aconex] -, the
[Document Controller] shall maintain a register of all submitted transmittals; the register will be
periodically updated to reflect updates in transmittals’ status.
The electronic format of the transmittal register is provided by the [QA/QC Manager] or
Delegated.
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- Ensure that any information that is not applicable to the works is deleted or
highlighted as such;
- Supplement standard information to provide information specifically applicable to
the Work.
All such information shall preferably be internally communicated to the [QA/QC Manager] or
Delegated, for him to compile, review, cascade and monitor.
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The “samples” room is under the responsibility of the [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated.
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Nonetheless, reference shall be made to the guidelines provided under the work procedure
template, which is maintained by [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated. This template shall also be
communicated to ALEC subcontractors for their reference as well.
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The electronic format of the subcontractors transmittal register is provided by the [QA/QC
Manager] or Delegated.
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ALEC shall define in particular the required reporting format, which will be aligned with the
Project’s requirements with respect to ALEC’s own reports to the [Employer/Engineer].
The [Document Controller] shall then attach the Internal Submittal Review form and ensure the
document is circulated amongst ALEC’s concerned departments and/or persons, accordingly.
Should a satisfactorily internal review be completed, the submittal may then be formally
submitted to [Client/Consultant]. This is conducted through the [Document Controller] based on
instruction released by the concerned department head.
In the event where comments and/or concerns were raised by any ALEC reviewing personnel,
the submittal is returned to the concerned subcontractor, along with marked-up comments.
This is also followed through the [Document Controller] under the supervision of concerned
department head.
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The said form may be reviewed from time to time, depending on Site requirements. However,
such revisions or alterations to the content and/or format of the subcontractor submittal review
form shall only be conducted by the [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated.
Revised form only needs to be communicated to the [Document Controller] who typically
controls its usage.
Refer to Construction quality control plan on Material Receipt procedure, which contains the
MIR form.
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It is worth noting that the weekly progress report is discussed in the weekly progress meetings it
must be submitted 24 hours prior to the said meeting - also refer to Section 5.2.
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- Contract Summary.
- Executive Summary
o Progress of Works to date,
o Significant challenges and delays,
o Reasons for delays and actions taken to mitigate the delays.
- Financial Summary – [Commercial Manager]
o Outline Statement of Final Account (Schedule of Instruction),
o Status of Payments,
o Updated cash flow forecasts.
- Occupational Health and Safety and Environment – [SHE Advisor].
- Procurement – [Commercial Manager]
o Long lead procurement schedule,
o Schedule of subcontractors employed on Site (stat/finish date),
o Schedule of Provisional Sums / PC rates (if applicable),
o Schedule of procurement regime for jointly procured Provisional Sums (if
applicable).
- Programme and logs – [Site Management Team]
o Updated CPM programme showing progress against baseline - along with
commentary on the reason(s) for any delay, areas of concern and
recommendations for maintaining Works on programme,
o Forecast completion date,
o Current construction programme,
o Current commissioning programme,
o As-Built programme,
o 8 week look-ahead programme,
o Extension of time requested / awarded,
o Summary of the progress of the Works,
o Cumulative labour return for preceding month,
o Cumulative plant and equipment return for proceeding month.
- Outstanding approvals – [Document Controller].
- Key information required in the next 4 weeks.
- Progress photographs – [Planner] – see Section below.
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11.2 Types
There are 2 (two) types of RFI, linked to the “RFI originator”:
- ALEC RFI originated by ALEC; which is an RFI originated by [ALEC Site Management
Team], usually through the [Design Manager], and submitted to
[Client/Consultant] for their response.
- Subcontractor RFI originated by an ALEC subcontractor; which is distinct from the
previous RFI as it requires mandatory internal review by [ALEC Site Management
Team] prior to being submitted to [Client/Consultant] - as an “ALEC RFI”.
Irrespective of the originator, as a general rule, one RFI shall contain query related to one subject
only.
11.3 Process
11.3.1 ALEC RFI
1. The RFI originator -part of ALEC team- is responsible for proper completion of the RFI
form – refer to Appendix 7.
2. The completed RFI form is forwarded to the [Design Manager], who ensures that the
query is relevant and as such requires a formal query, and that the query itself has not
already been raised and answered previously (whether directly or indirectly).
3. Once the RFI is “authorised” for submission to [Client/Consultant], by the [Design
Manager], it is forwarded to the [ Document Controller] who will submit via ACONEX
4. [Document Controller] further monitors and reports back on progress of RFIs, distributes
copies (electronically internally on Site), update RFI logs, files completed RFIs, etc. Original
RFI remains with [Document Controller].
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2. The [Document Controller] forwards the RFI to the [Design Manager] who advises on
additional internal circulation. All internal distribution/circulation is conducted by email.
3. All internal comments are forwarded to the [Design Manager].
4. Subsequently, should the subcontractor RFI be found valid for submission, the [Design
Manager] authorises submission of the RFI, and the RFI is forwarded to the [Document
Controller] who handles it as an ALECRFI. Steps 3 to 5 described under ALEC RFI process
above apply.
5. In the event where a response may be formulated by [ALEC Site Management Team] and
there is no further need to submit the RFI to [Client/Consultant], the subcontractor is
informed by returning the RFI with the relevant response, through the [Document
Controller], who further updates the RFI register as appropriate.
While the response generated by RFI is mostly an informative and/or clarifying statement on
behalf of [Client/Consultant], it is also very likely that the response to such queries results in the
issue of Site Instructions, or similar. In which case, the response generated shall be in accordance
with the relevant process defined in Contract documents, and/or in the present document,
and/or in corresponding procedure.
On another hand, it is worth noting that RFI and the response it generates shall not be used as a
variation document. In the event where a response to an RFI is considered as a variation to cost or
time of performance, ALEC shall refer to the appropriate procedure for the same –Proposal for
Alternative
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All permanent works material and/or product brought into Site shall be submitted to
[Client/Consultant] for inspection. (Refer to Appendix 8)
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5. Should works have been satisfactorily completed, [ALECQA/QC] meets with the [Engineer] at
9.00AM to discuss inspections required that same day up to 6.00 PM and at 3.00 PM to discuss
inspections required after 6.00 PM and up to 12.00 AM following day. This practice is intended
to provide sufficient time as advance notification; it comes in addition to the preliminary notice
provided through the two-week look-ahead programmes.
6. ALEC ensures the WIR form is signed off on their behalf and then sends it to the [Engineer] for
inspecting the installation of works. Necessary and duly completed inspection checklists or
applicable forms shall be attached to the WIR, as well.
7. The [Engineer] conducts the inspection and pass on any comments to ALEC.
The WIR register is maintained by [QA/QC]. The WIR register software/format is provided by
[QA/QC Manager] or Delegated, .
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A register of NCRs is maintained to ensure that the approved corrective and/or preventive actions
agreed on, have been satisfactorily completed.
Where an NCR has been raised on an item or work directly managed by ALEC, the responsible
[Contract Manager] prepares the formal corrective action proposed, together with a proposal for
any preventive action to be taken to ensure that the NCR does not recur (when applicable). This is
conducted through the [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated.
On another hand, when an NCR is raised against a subcontractor’s work, the subcontractor will
propose a corrective action which will be agreed by [ALEC Site Management Team], and the
[Client/Consultant] when applicable. ALEC Site Management Team imply that different teams may
be involved in approving the proposed corrective action on an NCR, as appropriate; these teams
include [Design], [Safety], [Commercial], etc.
As a general rule, remedial of work shall not be permitted or undertaken until the necessary
approvals have been granted.
CSP 3(2).13, “Control of Non Conforming Products” (MODULE 3), describes the types of NCRs that
may be reported (i.e., internal versus external), categories, related processes, forms, registers,
authorities, responsibilities, distribution, filing, etc.
The mentioned procedure is issued under the authority of the [QA/QC Manager] or Delegated,
who further ensures it is properly communicated and explained internally within ALEC team, as
well as to ALEC subcontractors – through the [Commercial Manager].
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14 Field Instructions
The following processes shall apply irrespective of the other
Engineer may issue field instructions based on routine observations of activities to maintain
compliance with specification.
FI’s are sequentially numbered in and registered in ACONEX FI log. Written reply from ALEC is not
mandatory until and unless specifically mentioned in FI.
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