Date : w/e 25th August 2019
Weather : Temp 15°C, warm and predominantly dry
Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd
Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh
Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be
determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel
2 Site Manager 8 Joiners 2 Mechanical (Crudens) 3 MH Electrical 6 Groundworkers 1 Plant 2 Roof Light Co 1 Labourer 2 painters/tapers 2 Scott Kitchens 2 SSE 5 Pat Munro/Clancy Docwra (Water Main)
Sub Contractors Appointed
Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply Pat Munro Water & Fire Mains C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating
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Activities on site
The final installation of diagonal bracing remains to be completed in the main hall.
Now that the scaffold has been dropped on the West elevation numerous paint runs on the low level narrow cladding boards can be seen. These will have to be flattened and re coated. Discussed with Chud and Archie on site who are aware and steps will be taken to make good
2nd and final fix electrical works are ongoing.
All internal partitions are complete and sheeted, 2nd fix plumbing is progressing in the changing areas.
The erection of the IPS framework and panels in toilets has commenced.
Exhaust and Fresh Air inlet Plenum boxes have been installed into the west elevation gable. Control systems are ongoing. Pipework and valves to the hot water accumulators is almost complete.
Chipboard flooring has been laid on the floor of the 1st floor multi purpose area. Internal partitions have been erected and sheeted. Taping and filling in the 1st floor areas is complete and decoration is underway.
Main hall plasterboard is complete and has been rubbed down and decoration of the highlevel areas in the hall have commenced. The timber linings to the hall walls is progressing well. The board installation is very tidy.
Decoration of the high level areas in the circulation space and hall is ongoing.
Recent heavy rain has identified 2 leaks from the opening sashes of the recently installed roof lights. 1 in the hall and one in the corridor. The manufacturer has now delayed remediating the issue for several weeks due to the installer still being engaged on an ongoing contract.
The water and fire mains installations from the point of connection to the building is ongoing. Water is being connected w/c 26th August to make mains live. The site water main has been tested and sterilised to tie in with SW’s connection programme.
SSE have delivered and installed the transformer, cables have been pulled up to the transformer ready for connections to be made off. SSE have commenced with connections to the grid at the transformer outwith the site.
The trenches for the lightning protection tapes have been backfilled. Copies of test and resistance certificates have still to be issued by the specialist contractor.
Taping & filling has commenced and good progress made. Ensure any holes in plasterboard between plant room and corridors are filled to prevent noise transmission from plant areas (See photo below). Ensure abortive holes in ceilings or walls are properly patched.
Timbers for rooflight support have been painted to match the roof lights.
The leaking roof lights have been fixed by the roof light installation company. Seals were fitted incorrectly at the factory. Heavy rain will confirm if repairs have been succesful.
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CoW to be afforded opportunity for inspaction & high level snagging before scaffolds/scissor lifts are removed and flooring laid.
Bats were witnessed during the 2nd survey. 1 or 2 bats were noted flying around outside and 1 inside. The millenium hall does not appear to be a maternity roost or require further surveys. The ecologist will report fully by the 10th of August. Report still awaited.
The fire fighting water supply tank has been delivered to site and has been installed, concreted in place and backfilled.
Rainwater drainage pop ups and main runs have been completed at the rear. Rodding eyes have been fitted to the ends of the foul lines at the rear as well.
Foul disconnection chambers have been installed to the front elevation and the the main draw chamber for installation of the power cables into the plant room.
The hanging rail for the acoustic partition in the GF multi use room has been installed. The exposed beam supports the 1st floor and requires minimum 1 hr fire protection. Compass will be fire protecting the beam before plasterboarding the partition rail.
Shower gulleys and disabled shower gully have been installed and concreted into place. Gulleys are level.
The groundworkers have commenced kerbing and preparations for the entrance
and remaining parking areas.
The bases for the EV chargers have been installed.
Some of the doors have dents and defects in the veneer. Damage was on the doors when un packed we are told. PC to discuss with Scotframe and make good where required. Ensure fitted doors are protected to prevent further damage.
Entrance and parking bay kerbing has been completed. The parking bays have been lock blocked and drainage space chips were being brushed into the joints.
External service ducts (power, lighting etc) have been laid to the car park perimeter and main elevation.
A hygrometer has been attached to the floor in the changing areas to check moisture levels prior to vinyl laying.
Upcoming Activities
Progress M&E 2nd fix & commence final fix. Make good cladding finishes externally. Complete taping & filling Complete connections to external watermain and SSE power mains Progress decoration Complete installation of IPS system in toilets and changing rooms. Progress the external works and car parking circulation road. Commence dpm & floor screeds in toilet and changing areas. Commence paving and access paths, pergola etc Install car chargers.
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