BRE guidance on construction site communication（BRE指导施工现场沟通）.pdf

Construction site communication —guidance _____________________________________________________________________ ______ BRE guidance on construction site communication 1. Introduction Every year defects in the UK construction industry cost at least £20 billion to repair or rebuild. Some of the defects will be the result of poor communication, for example, a poorly detailed drawing, operatives being given incorrect instructions or technical information not being available. This guidance provides advice on how communication can be improved to and around a construction site. Improvements in communication should result in an increase in the quality of the build and a reduction in the level of defect occurrence. This guidance sets out the essential requirements for good site communication and is relevant to all trades and work activities on the site. The diverse nature of construction projects means that the recommendations are unlikely to be applicable to all projects and sites. However, the recommendations should offer some relevant information to any construction project or site. 2. Methodology of communication Figure 1 illustrates a simplified methodology for communication during the different phases of a construction project. For each of the sections of advice given in this guidance the relevant position in figure 1 is noted. Therefore, the text should be read in conjunction with the communication methodology. 3. Phase 1: Design 3.1 Project communication (1a) At the outset and/or the contract stage, the ways in which project communication will be designed to work should be agreed. Issues to be agreed include the following: Method issues • Meeting types and frequencies. • Method(s) of drawing transfer. • Use and control of amended, or unconfirmed drawings. • Grading, reporting and tracking of defects. People issues • Who should accept and check deliveries of materials to the site. • Employment of a Clerk of Works, supervi