Construction Inspection of Public Works Projects
Course Faculty: Randy R. Rapp
The successful resident engineer and inspector must not only be well-informed about the hands-on tasks of the inspection process, but he or she must also have a clear understanding of responsibilities and authority.
This course covers major elements of inspector responsibility and authority, working relationships, recommended procedures, crucial documentation, contract provisions, and rules of conduct for minimizing claims and disputes between parties. It is intended for resident engineers and inspectors responsible for physical observations and approval of work during the construction of a public works project.
To learn how to bring this course to your organization, please contact us at 206-685-8936.
Particular attention is paid to the communication that takes place between the inspector, contractor and subcontractors and how this can impact the issue of claims. Public contract law, reducing risk and exposure, and important safety practices are covered. This course also addresses the details of inspecting construction materials as well as methods for earthworks, pavements, pipelines, Portland cement concrete, protective coatings, and important aspects of project closeout.
Course Topics
- The construction team
- Administrative responsibilities
- Public contract law
- Construction safety guidelines
- Responsibility and authority
- Records, reports, and documentation
- Earthwork and paving inspection
- Pipeline construction inspection
- Portland cement concrete inspection
- Protective coatings inspection
- Project closeout
Who Should Attend
All construction inspection and management personnel from public agencies or consultants who perform or manage construction inspection for public agency contracts will benefit from this course. In addition, this course is ideal for those engineering personnel who are potential inspectors or resident engineers or former construction personnel who are in need of an update on construction inspection, management or administration.
Continuing Education Units and Professional Development Hours
Course participants will earn 1.4 CEUs/14 PDHs upon successful completion of this course. The CEU is a nationally recognized measure of participation in a noncredit continuing education program that meets established criteria for increasing knowledge and competency.