Material and Workmanship Testing
Materials and workmanship testing form part of the OC Contract requirements. Record keeping in these areas by the OCs is fundamental to the assurance of work delivery to the required standards.
Most materials testing was carried out by the OCs’ suppliers under the relevant sector scheme.
5.1 Material and workmanship testing
PAG has conducted audits, monitored activities on site and reviewed records of the OCs’ operations. The results of these were reported to both Transport Scotland and the relevant OC.
NE - BEAR
Materials and workmanship testing was generally good.
SE - BEAR
In general, material testing records were available, however there is some room
for improvement.
NW – Scotland TranServ
Generally, workmanship on the OC’s own operations was satisfactory. However, there were some instances where
remedial works were required due to
poor workmanship.
Material and workmanship testing was regularly carried on works contracts.
Testing on works contracts continues to be more frequent than on the OC’s own schemes. PAG will continue to monitor this.
There is a concern that safety barrier installations are not complying fully with Sector Scheme requirements. This is being addressed by the OC and will be monitored by PAG and Transport Scotland.
SW - Amey
Materials and workmanship testing was regularly carried out on works contracts and the larger OC operations.
There is room for improvement in the testing of routine operations. PAG will monitor this for improvement.
