Project Control &

Site Monitoring

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 Overview

 The building control system exists to ensure

buildings are properly designed and
constructed.

 Buildings must fulfill the health, safety

and welfare requirements as well as people using
them and must also be convenient to use.

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 An essential part of Building Control's function is
to ensure that construction works on site
comply to the Building Regulations and other
associated legislation.

 Control is exercised principally in two ways :

› by the submission of plans to the Local Authority
and
› by the inspection of work on site

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 Building work must be inspected to check that the
Building Regulations have been complied with.

 A certificate of satisfactory completion can not be

issued unless the work is inspected.

 The inspections, which Building Control undertake

should not be confused with ordinary site
supervision.
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 PROCEDURE BEFORE CCC
 Form A- submission of plan
 Form B- notice of commencement/resumption of
building operation
 Form C- notice of completion of setting out
 Form D- notice of completion of foundation
 Form E- application of CF
 CF/ partial CF/ temporary CF
 14 April 2007 start CCC
 Site Inspections

 Site inspections are required at a number of

different stages which follow the general
construction process.
 Inspections of the building works are carried out
at a number of stages as works progress on site
to assess compliance with the Building
Regulations.

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Inspections of certain stages of work
The inspection will cover :-

› all work which is the subject of statutory notices

served upon the Council by a 'builder' in accordance
with Building Regulations - within the specified
period;
› structural members before being covered;
› unusual designs or methods of construction;
› work relating to means of escape in case of fire;
› any type of work, construction or material which,
if not verified, could cause defects which may be
seriously detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare.

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 Site inspections

 Local Authority needs to be informed at the

following key stages of the development :
› Commencement
› Foundations excavation
› Foundations concrete
› Oversite
› Damp Proof Course
› Laying of drains
› Drains test
› Occupation
› Completion
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 Commencement

 Notification of a commencement should be given in

writing at least 4 days prior to the works starting.
The Building Control officer will generally discuss
the project and remind the builder of any conditions
there might be on the application.

 It also provides the opportunity to check that the site

and the proposal is as shown on any submitted plans.

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 Foundations excavation

 The Building Control officer will ensure that the

ground upon which the building will be built is
satisfactory.

 To ensure this, the officer will consider all or some

of the following :
› The bearing capacity of the ground
› Proximity and depth of any drains and manholes
› Depth of existing foundation
› Proximity of any trees or recently removed trees
› Whether or not the building is on made up ground
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 Foundations concrete

 This is to ascertain that the placement and the

concrete are correct.

 It is generally more useful for the R.C to be built

up to damp proof course level and inspected
before backfilling, so the position of the structure
on the foundation can be checked.

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 Oversite

 This inspection is to determine the suitability of the

hardcore used, sand blinding to protect the damp
proof membrane (dpm).

 The dpm is checked for its thickness and the taping

of any joints and sufficient laps with new and
existing damp proof courses. The floor insulation is
also inspected at this stage for tight joints and turned
up edges.

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 Damp Proof Course

 The damp proof course (dpc) will be checked to

ensure suitability and width of material, laps at
joints, lapped over existing dpc, clear cavity
internally.

 The dpc arrangements at the junction with the

existing wall will also be checked.

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 Laying of drains

 It is important that this inspection is carried out

before the drains are backfilled.

 The items checked on this inspection include :-

› Suitability of material used
› Fall and line of the drain
› Material used for bed and surround
› Access points

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 Drains test

 A satisfactory air or water test of all drainage, above

or below ground is required.
 Occupation

 When a building is occupied before completion the

Local Authority should be notified.

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 Completion

 The inspection checks such items as :-

› Ventilation to rooms and roof voids
› Waste details
› Roof coverings
› Fire precautions and requirements
› Staircase details

 On the satisfactory completion of building work a completion

certificate will be issued.

 Completion certificates are important documents and should

be kept safe as solicitors and surveyors undertaking future
property transactions may require to see them. 17
 With the introduction of Certificate of
Completion and Compliance (CCC), the
responsibility of local authorities to monitor
construction works on site and subsequently
issuing CFO is now taken over by the
professionals - for each stage of the
construction.
 PROCEDURE AFTER CCC
 PROCEDURE AFTER CCC
 Form A- submission of plan
Form B-notice of commencement/ resumption of
building operation
 Form G’s - notice of completion of
construction stages (G1-G21)
 Form F- CCC
 Form F1- partial CCC
 Stages of Certification Process
according to the system of CCC
FORMS COMPONENT PROFESSIONAL FORMS COMPONENT PROFESSIONAL

CIVIL ENGINEER ARCHITECT/CIVIL

G1 EARTHWORKS G12 BUILDING
(SP) ENGINEER (PSP)

ARCHITECT/ EXTERNAL
G2 SETTING OUT
ENGINEER (PSP) G13 WATER SUPPLY ENGINEER (SP)
SYSTEM
G3 FOUNDATIONS ENGINEER (SP)
SEWERAGE
G4 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (SP) G14 ENGINEER (SP)
RETICULATION
INTERNAL
SEWERAGE
G5 WATER ENGINEER (SP)
G15 TREATMENT ENGINEER (SP)
PLUMBING
PLANT
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
G6 SANITARY ENGINEER (SP)
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING G16 ENGINEER (SP)
SUPPLY
INTERNAL SYSTEM
G7 ENGINEER (SP)
ELECTRICAL
G17 ROAD & DRAIN ENGINEER (SP)
FIRE-FIGHTING ARCHITECT /
G8 STREET
(PASSIVE) ENGINEER (PSP) G18 ENGINEER (SP)
LIGHTING
FIRE-FIGHTING
G9 ENGINEER (SP) EXTERNAL
(ACTIVE) G19 ENGINEER (SP)
MAIN DRAIN
MECHANICAL
G10 ENGINEER (SP) TELECOMUNI-
VENTILATION G20 ENGINEER (SP)
CATION
LIFT/
 COMMON ISSUES DURING
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
PERIOD INVOLVING LOCAL
AUTHORITY
Common issues during building
construction period involving Local
Authority
 To ensure the construction work done according to the approved building plan
 Nuisance to environment
›Excessive Noise level
›Working hour
›Excessive Light
›Road / access safety and cleanliness
›Water pollution/ effluent
›Ground vibration/movement
›Working outside land boundary
› Vector control (aedes mosquito)
› Food handling and cooking
› Worker’s temporary housing
› Construction materials outside land boundary
• Failure to building (sec 258, UBBL)
• Temporary permit for temporary structure (Sec18, UBBL)
 Monitoring of Development

 The Council is responsible for making sure that

development is carried out in a manner that accords
with the requirements of the relevant Acts.

 This involves checking that it complies with the

relevant planning consent, checking whether
development without any planning consent requires
planning permission and monitoring development on
site.

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 Monitoring Construction Site
 Site environmental impact
› Noise control – produced by various activities in construction site such as
piling, digging, hacking etc
› Air pollution – to control dust, debris that comes from construction or
demolition project
› Mud from lorries going out of site – make a “wash trough” for cleaning the
tyres
 Construction waste – Site Waste Management Plan for successful waste
management practices in construction project. Apply 3R concept – Recycle,
Reuse, Reduce
 Construction Safety and healthy
› 3 requirements :
i)Personal Protective Equipment : to minimize exposure to serious injuries and
illness towards employee. F.e google, glove, safety helmet etc
ii) Law and regulation : OSHA 1994, Malaysia Standard
iii) Safety sign, tool or equipment
 Energy and water used in carry out construction activities

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 Reducing the Site Environmental Impact

 Document a site's existing natural, historical, and

cultural features and make specific plans to preserve
them.

 Specify which areas of the site should be kept free of

traffic, equipment, and storage.

 Prohibit clearing of vegetation beyond 40 feet from

the building perimeter.

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 Explain methods of protecting slope, gradient etc.

 Require methods for clearing and grading the site that

are as low impact as possible.

 Examine how runoff during construction may affect the

site. Consider creating storm water management
practices, such as piping systems or retention ponds or
tanks, which can be carried over after the building is
complete.

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 Noise control on site

 The limiting of hours of operation of noisy work.

 Adjusting the time of noisy work.

 Requiring the use of best available technology to limit noise

by the use of quiet equipment.

 Setting noise levels for the work.

 Protecting noise sensitive areas by the use of noise barriers.

 Keeping noise sensitive areas aware of what is going on.

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 Construction Waste Management

 Check the infrastructure for recycling of construction and

demolition materials is in place and operating at the
beginning of the project. Check an on-site system to collect
and sort waste for recycling, or for reuse, and monitor the
system consistently throughout all phases of construction.

 Check a recycling plan that sets goals to recycle or salvage

a minimum of 50% (by weight) of construction, demolition,
and land clearing waste. Aim for a minimum of 75%

 Section 123- Act 139 (factory and machinery act)

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 Select products and materials with minimal or no
packaging, if possible.

 Track and monitor the amount of waste production

during construction and measure it against pre-
existing goals and guidelines.

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 Health and Safety

 When undertaking construction works, owners, builders and

persons visiting the site each have responsibilities under Health &
Safety legislation.

 Those responsible for the site must ensure that safe access is
provided for Building Control Surveyors to undertake site
inspection duties in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.

 If safe access is not provided for Building Control Surveyors the

site inspection will not be undertaken until such time as safe
access is provided.

 Section 15- Act 514 (General Duties of Employers)

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 Health and Safety
 Plant and Machinery

 Safe use of circular saws

 Safe use of Abrasive wheel
 Safe use of drills
 Safe use of compressed air
 Site transport : avoid the vehicles and pedestrians are accupying
the same limited space at the same time
 Proper maintenance to all plant and machinery
 Never carrying unauthorised passengers
 Don’t overloading materials on vehicle. 
 Health and Safety
 Material Handling
 Flammable material
All flammable material waste must be stored tidily on site awaiting disposal and
away from hazardous activity. ( i.e welding, fabrication area).
 Storage of gas cylinder
When storing the gas cylinder make sure they are is in the upright position, well
secured in ventilated labelled cages and if possible away from buildings and
excavation area.
 Chemical , dust and fumes materials
Should take a precaution when handling with any materials that have a chemical
hazards. Wearing suitable protective clothing such as gloves and eye protection.
 Proper storage materials
Adequate arrangement should be made for the safe storage of materials on site or
off-site and kept tidy with proper arrangement.
 Health and Safety
 Personnel Protecting Equipment (PPE)

 The working conditions in construction site are in most cases such as despite
all preventive measures in project planning and work design, certain PPE is
needed to control the hazard faces by workers.
i) Head protection
ii)Foot and leg protection (safety boot)
 iii)Hearing protection
 iv)Eye protection
 v)Hand and arm protection
 vi)Respiratory protection
 vii)Fall arrester and safety harness
 Enforcement
 When work is found not to comply with the Regulations,
Building Control Officer will request that it is altered
or removed to put things right. Hopefully, this will be
done but if not, then Building Control Officer may serve
a legal notice to the building owner requiring him to do
so.
 Normally the notice will give 28 days to rectify the work.
 Enforcement is rare as, normally, common sense prevails.
Building Control Officer is, after all, merely ensuring that
building is a safe and healthy place to live, work or visit.
 Therefore final inspection is important before
contractors leaves the job. Any problems can then be
quickly and efficiently put right.
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 Enforcement
 Completion certificates can be issued on
satisfactory completion of works.
 Compliance to approved plans, nuisance,pollution
are under the purview of Local Authority
 safety and health policy, committee, SHO,SSS are
under the purview of DOSH
 Contractor registration and green card under the
purview of CIDB

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