Formwork Inspection Checklist for Construction | Desklib

This article provides a comprehensive checklist for formwork inspection during different stages of construction. It covers the importance of proper formwork alignment and storage, checklist for material quality and installation process, stripping, storage and cleaning. It also includes inspection checklists for concrete placement and reinforcement. The article also discusses general inspection and measures to be taken in case of non-compliance. It concludes with information on control documents and a compliance layout form.

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FORMWORK INSPECTION LIST
The checklist for the formwork normally includes the investigations that are conducted before
concreting, after removal of the formwork and even during concreting. The formwork of the
concrete possesses both safety and quality threats(Knaack & Kurama 2014). It is important to
note that if the formwork is not correct and the work is being done at some greater heights, safety
issues may come up.
A concrete formwork is considered as the temporary structure for the support of concrete during
its placement at the construction site so as to keep the concrete in the corrected position and
recommended shape as it undergoes hardening. The quality of the concrete is usually affected
when there is no proper alignment of the stuff and when the structure is not leak proof. The
proper storage of formwork of the concrete is normally needed for the cost economy of the entire
project. In order to ascertain these requirements, there is a need for a checklist for every stage of
the work on this component of the building(Tetta, Koutas, & Bournas 2015).

Figure 1: Sample of formwork(Knaack & Kurama 2014)
Checklist for material quality and installation process of formwork
Item Item Accept N/A Proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1 Bracing materials
are of quality
standards
2 There is adequate
bracing of form
panels
3 The wall bolts and
ties are properly
tightened
4 There is proper
tolerance between
the joints and
panels to prevent
leakage
5 Check for the
provision of the
resistance against
the uplift for the
cases of concrete

formwork
6 Camber,
alignment, and
plumb are
maintained
vertically when
concreting is in
progress
7 Wooden members
create pockets that
are eased prior to
concrete setting
out fully
8 The concreting
rate is within the
allowable limit as
had been indicated
in the drawing or
assumed during
the design against
the lateral pressure
9 There is proper
bonding between
layers of the
concrete through
ensuring that the
vibrator of the
needle penetrates
to the lower
section.
10 There are adequate
spare clamps,
props, wedges,
bolts, and skilled
workers at the site.
Checklist during Stripping
Item Item Accept N/A proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1 The strength of
concrete is

capable of taking
self-weight and a
load of
construction on it
2 The removal
standards have
been confirmed
depending on the
span of the
members, size,
and shape(Yoo &
Yoon 2015)
3 Corners, sides,
and edges have
not been damaged
during removal
4 The removal time
of the formwork
is in line with
ISO
5 The projection of
nails have been
hammered down
6 Presence of
foreman and
competent crane
operator
7 The panels are
put on a level
surface after the
removal
8 Bolts, clamps,
and wedges
collected in a box
9 The wooden
wedges have been
used to prise lose
the formwork
Checklist for the Storage and Cleaning of the formwork
Item Item Accept N/A Proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1
Formwork has

been cleaned by
the use of stiff
brush immediately
after removal
2 Dirt, dust and
stubborn bits are
properly removed
3 The steel forms
have been
properly coated
with oil to protect
it from corrosive
agents
4 The formwork that
has been damaged
has been properly
sorted and
repaired before
storage
5 The plywood
sheets have been
stored horizontally
6 Storage is
protected from
rain and effects of
moisture
7 Nuts, bolts,
champs, keys, and
wedges are stored
in separate boxes
8 There is a group of
experts that
conduct a
progressive and
mandatory
inspection to
ensure that all the
quality standards
are adhered to.
INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR CONCRETE
Checklist for pre-placement

Item Item Accept N/A Proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1 Is the center line
as per the
drawing?
2 Check for the
position of the
staging and
forming in exact
plum and as per
the drawing
3 Check for the
location of the
construction joints
in comparison
with the drawing
4 The diameter of
the steel
reinforcement as
per the drawing
5 The overlap cover
of the
reinforcement as
per the drawing
6 Alignment of the
shuttering to be as
per the drawing
7 Reference level
and RLS to be as
per the drawing
8 Apart check of the
embedment
through the
insertion of the
nipple plates as
per the drawing
9 Placement of the
stoppers of water
if any
10 Construction joint
location
11 The levels of the
tightness of water
shuttering. This

takes into note that
there is no seepage
of water that is
allowed
12 Quality of the
water being used.
It should actually
be clean and
portable
13 Measuring the
water pouring jar.
This should be as
per the content
requirement of
water.
14 Quality of the
materials used
should match the
specification
standards that had
been set before.
Placement of concrete checklist
Item Item Accept N/A Proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1 Has cement to
water ratio been
done as per the
specification
2 Fresh
mortar(Surface
preparation been
done through the
process of mortar
bedding
3 Testing of the
slump done as per
the requirements
4 The requirement
of 400mm and
60mm needle for
adequacy of
vibration testing.
5 No provision of

the segregation of
the aggregates.
6 Removal of the
temporary ties and
spacers as per the
requirements
7 Check for the
displacement or
settlement of for
shuttering to
confirm its non-
existence
8 The amount if the
cubes took for
testing with their
identification
numbers.
3 No’s for RCC >
6m33 No’s for
every 5m3.
9 Operations
continuity to
ensure there is no
break between the
concreting.
10
11
Post-placement of concrete Checklist for the inspection
Item Item Accept N/A Proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1 The absence of
honeycombing
observation
2 Level and line to
be as per the
drawing
3 Surface finish
being as per the
drawing
4 The absence of
bubbles and cracks

5 The curing method
has been as per
the one specified
6 Check for
formwork removal
after the duration
specified
7 Repair and finish
of all surfaces by
the approved files
8 Check for the
embedment
position
9 The surface of part
of the structure
can allow for
subsequent
activity including
buckling
10 Other issues if any
Checklist for reinforcement
Item Item Accept N/A Proceed date Responsible
person
H Comments
1 The steel quality is
as per the ISO
standards of AS
ISO 10007-2003.
2 The tolerance of
the bending is as
per the drawing
and complies with
the standards of
ISO 9001:2000
3 The storage of the
materials is done
as per the required
procedures
4 The carnage to the
site is as per the
requirement
5 The material
components are
properly coded for

information
purposes
6 The installation
has followed the
proper sequence
and procedures
required by other
standards of
construction.
7 The concretes
have been
properly covered
using the right
material that does
not affect its
curing process and
quality as well.
8 There are
individuals that
have been a task
by the role of
ensuring that the
inspection of the
reinforcement is
progressively done
as a mandatory
requirement.
General Inspection
What is to be done in case there is non-compliance?
In the event that there is the identification of noncompliance, the work will be put on hold. The
checklist will be required to evaluate the degree of deviation in order to establish its cause as
well. When the cause of the variation from the standards is as a result of the poor workmanship,
all the workers will be laid off and supervisor expelled for incompetencies. Use of materials that
do not meet the standards as per the design is likely to interfere with the structural quality of the
building.

The policies of construction and building normally take safety as a priority and therefore it must
be served at all means(Hawileh et al. 2014). This implies that the work will be put on hold until
that time when the client will be able to meet the cost of the quality materials. The intentional
and deliberate attempts to avoid set standards for the construction may attract court charges.
However minor errors that occur during the process of construction can just be corrected as the
process continues. This must be done with the approval of the supervisor or chief engineer.
Records to be maintained during the process of construction
There are very important records that must be maintained at the site of the construction. They
include the following:
 Drawings: The records of the drawing will include the electrical drawing, architectural
drawing, finishing drawing, structural drawing and the other drawings for the plumbing
and sanitary
 Contract Agreement
 The progress and the time charts that is commonly known as the CPM charts.
 The books for the work orders
 Diary of the works
 Passing records of the works
 The records of the test results
 The register of the cement
 The records of the deviation of orders and changes alongside other amendments
 The books for the measurements
 The daily wages sheets and the labor attendance records

 The records of the periodic bills.
A responsible individual at every stage
Surveyor
She/he will be considered to be the custodian of the land information. The information given by
the surveyor will be used at the initial stages before the design(Reineck et al.2013).
Town planner
This individual will be responsible for the orderliness of the layout. The person will be
considered relevant during the stage of execution by ensuring that there is no distortion of the
orderliness layout.
Architects
This particular person will assist in the formulation of the requirement in the form that is
understandable. She /He come in at the design phase.
The Engineers
They too will come in at the design phase but will the calculation to determine the optimal
solution of the design. During the stage of execution, the engineers will come to the site regularly
for inspection to ensure that the work is being carried out in compliance with the drawing
specifications.
Quantity Surveyor

This particular person will be available at the early stages of consultations to provide the
estimates based on the drawings.
The builder
This is the person at the center of the physical construction of the building. Must be resent from
the start of the construction to the end.
Control Documents
 There will be the creation of a central repository which will serve as the source of truth
for the documents of construction.
 Development of a file structure that is very organized that will help in the tracking of
proper revisions(Grégoire et al.2013)
 Provisions of measures that will ensure accessibility to the site or field through
documentation.
 Track revision document will be used to eliminate any form of confusion that may lead to
costly rework.
 Notification of changes using a system of logs that acts as the reminder
Compliance Layout form
Item Standard/Requirement Compliant Non-Compliant
Formwork
Reinforcement
Concrete
Concrete Problems and solution
Problems normally encountered Solution

Discoloration Preparation of uniform grade.
Scaling Use of low slump air in the entrained mix
Crazing Timely curing of the concrete.
Cracking Removal of the topsoil,organic matter and soft
spot from the subgrade
Curling Use of proper techniques curling including the
largest aggregate sizes
Also, the design of the flexible pavements to
accommodate the movements and other load
applications.
Justification evidence for implemented control measures
When the concrete does not undergo discoloration, this will be enough evidence that control
measures were put into practice(Arezoumandi et al.2015). The concrete should not be
characterized by scaling. Use of timely curing will be reflected by the absence of crazing effects.
The absence of cracks on the floors and other concrete components will be evidence that control
measures were followed. This will apply to the absence of curling effects.

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