What does the CM verify daily to ensure work aligns with contract specifications?

What does the CM verify daily to ensure work aligns with contract specifications?

• A. inspection and audit
• B. auditing
• C. testing and inspection
• D. progress

Answer: (C)

Daily quality control in the field hinges on testing and inspection. Testing provides objective evidence that materials and installations meet the required performance criteria (for example, concrete strength tests, weld quality checks, or soil compaction tests). Inspection is the hands-on observation of workmanship, materials, and installation against the drawings, specifications, and standards. Together, they verify that what’s being built actually conforms to contract requirements and allow early detection and correction of any deviations. Auditing is a broader, less frequent assessment, and progress relates to schedule rather than direct conformance to specs, so they don’t serve the same daily purpose.

Daily quality control in the field hinges on testing and inspection. Testing provides objective evidence that materials and installations meet the required performance criteria (for example, concrete strength tests, weld quality checks, or soil compaction tests). Inspection is the hands-on observation of workmanship, materials, and installation against the drawings, specifications, and standards. Together, they verify that what’s being built actually conforms to contract requirements and allow early detection and correction of any deviations. Auditing is a broader, less frequent assessment, and progress relates to schedule rather than direct conformance to specs, so they don’t serve the same daily purpose.