Stone Consultancy
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INTRODUCTION

In General

Services to include professional consultancy services related to the supply of Marble & Stone work by Contractor, specially oriented to achieve the requested level of aesthetical performance for all stone work, as well as to meet technical specifications and delivery schedule.

Scope of services
Consultancy work to cover, but not being limited to:
Assistance in contracting the stonework.
Review design of stone work
Monitor and check quality and quantities of blocks at the fabricator’s yard.
Review fabrication methods for stonework provided by the fabricator.
Review for effectiveness and monitor implementation of quality assurance methods provided by the fabricator.
Independent quality assurance including supervision in preparation of samples and mock-ups.
Sequencing of fabrication to be sync with works on site, and monitoring of progress and deliveries
Review packaging and delivery methods
The inspector’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the QA system (which must be operated by the fabricator, not the inspector) will ensure that only stone which falls within the approved range will be allowed to be shipped to Abu Dhabi.
Services will include adequate reporting in writing and by digital pictures.

Localization of services- Worldwide

NDS provides its services worldwide.

Personnel

MAJOR CONSULTANT

VINCENZO PORCIELLO

WIDE RANGE OF EXPERTISE IN MARBLE, STONE
MOSAIC CONSULTANCY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
QUALITY CONTROL AND ENGINEERING PRODUCTION

PERSONAL DATA
Nationality: Italian
Date of Birth: 13 April 1962
Languages: Italian, English

QUALIFICATION
Total of 25 years experience, gained on expertise in Stones, having expertise specific to all aspects in dealing with stone materials and installation methods, worldwide procurement contacts, engineering and drafting design for mechanical and handset applications, experienced stone trade personnel recruitment, cost effective project management and scheduling controls, cost effective solutions relative to delays and acceleration, construction claims analysis and preparation, forensic investigation and expert witness testimony.

1. STONE CONSULTING
As a Stone Consultant, injects creative flair into the selection of every material, and demonstrate attention to detail in design of every project
Carry out an objective process review identifying opportunities for further improvement on current practice.
Create and implement innovative solutions in time.
Deliver solutions to specific problems.
Deliver a significant, measurable improvement that goes beyond the clients' own capability for managing change.
Act as a catalyst to accelerate results from current initiatives
Implement improvements.
Provide a cost effective short-term resource to transfer knowledge or skills, without any long-term headcount, or payroll implications.
Identify and implement best practice from a experience base than exists internally.

2. STONE DESIGN
Experience based on inspiration of rough natural material, sense of creativity. Three dimension designs, successfully transformed onto paper to crate sketches and drawings.

3. CUTTING LIST
Preparing of cutting list methodically. Completing stone drawings as the first stage in order visualize project’s dimensions, profiles, anchorage locations and visual aesthetics. After finalizing of cutting list, selecting the manufacture, keeping close collaborating. Reviewing the cutting list one more time to make sure that every measurement and detail location is clearly understood by manufacture team.


PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of Work shall include but not limited to:

Quality Control assurance program during stone fabrication

The Fabrication stage includes assisting the client in the inspections and approval of the stone panels during the fabrication period to ensure compliance with the Main Contract documents, Specifications and the range samples.

Preliminary Services

 Assist the client with the selection of stone fabricators and range samples
Examination of the quarry (ies) or stone supplier’s facility to determine if the quality and quantity of required stone/s are readily available
Assist the client in the identification and selection of stone supplier and stone installers.
To review the supposed supplier’s facilities to ascertain if they have the resources and equipment to undertake and fulfil the work.
Assist in the location of possible alternative material, if required by the Architects, to be eventually considered for availability and/or cost issues with the originally selected stone.
Advice as to the properties and suitability of materials selected.
Assist in advising and interpreting the stone material testing results against the specified performance criteria
Assist the Architects in the preparation of examination criteria for stone material selection and approval of range samples
Inspect the preparation of slab range and other samples of all stone material, finishes and detail.
Inspect and review the production of the stone for visual mock- ups./ or dry lays to ensure that the proposed range of color, texture and finishes matches the range samples approved by the Architects.
Assist the Architect during the approval of the range selected which will form the basis of all QC/QA inspections carried out during stone/s fabrication.
Conduct regular meetings with stone fabricator/ quarry to facilitate proper coordination with the Architect and Contractors.

Contracting and Design Services

 Assist the client in preparation and examination of tender documents, as well as in finalization of all contractual documents, including warranties, payment terms and the like which are intended to govern the contract with the stone supplier/ fabricator of stone products.
Assist the Architects in value engineering activities, in order to optimize the design and detailing of stone works in terms of quality to costs ratio.
Assist the Architects in reviewing for correctness, suitability and correspondence to specifications of all technical design of stone works, including shop drawings of stone, layout of jointing, detailing, fixing systems, interface to other trades and the like.

Quality Control assurance program during stone fabrication

 Review and comment on the main contractor and stone suppliers QA/QC program and testing regime for Factory Production Controls
Inspect and review the blocks selected by the stone supplier to ensure conformance with the selected range samples and conformance with Architect’s specifications.
Review stone selection from quarry and/or supplier during production and fabrication to ensure compliance with the previously selected range and architectural specifications.
Conduct QC checks and inspections of the stone selection to ensure that the stone comes from sound stock in order to eliminate natural and unnatural defects, such as cracks, flaws or imperfections which will impair strength, durability or appearance.
Conduct checks, inspections and selection during fabrication to ensure that fabricator provides stones to fall within the colour, texture, grain dimensions and variation as represented by the approval range (s), specifications and approved shop drawing etc.
Conduct checks, inspection and selection during fabrication to ensure that the fabrication of the stone at the various stages of the work is in conformance with the architectural specifications, any applicable EN Standards, the approved shop drawings and any other associated documents.
Ensure that production and delivery of the stone to the job site match the approved schedule in terms of timing, priorities and any other specific instructions.
Ensure proper marking and crating of the stone delivery.
Ensure proper documentation of the stone crates including all information as required by the approved shop drawings, shop tickets and other specific instructions for installation purpose.
Conduct regular meetings with the stone fabricators/ quarry to facilitate proper coordination with the Architects and Contractors.
Provide regular reports on the selection, fabrication, production and shipping of the stone. The reports will be produced from the time of appointment until the completion of the delivery of the stone.

Quality Control assurance program during stone installation

 Assist the Main Contractor in coordination between stone fabricators, stone installers and other trades operating on site.
Conduct regular inspections on construction site to check regular assembling and installation of fixing systems, all in accordance to Specifications and design documents.
Conduct regular inspections on construction site to check progress and conformity of installation of stone panels to Specifications, design documents, as well as to visual appearance requirements.
Provide regular reports on the installation of the stone. The reports will be produced until the completion of the installation and handover of the stone, including snagging and de-snagging.
Review “as-built” drawings, as well as O& M manuals provided by stone supplier.



   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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