2.

3 Programme of Works
An updated programme of works has been proposed by the contractor taking in consideration
railing works by Storax.
a. MEP to provide their final programme for inclusion in main PoW by the end of this week.
MEP programme included but not yet finalised and accepted by RG. MEP still missing details.
b. Storax is scheduled to place rails on 26 Sep 2019 and therefore all material to be on site at
the beginning of September 2019.
3.0 Progress report(as from 15th May 2019)
Progress Report tabled by Contractor. Report to be circulated.
Actual Progress – 33%, Scheduled progress – 35%
Main building – Priority for main beams and roof slab.
Crane – Out of order and expected back by mid of next week.
3.1 Delay
A 10 days delay is reported.
Initial delay due to inclement weather and sequencing of works. RG to send notification for the
recent bad weather.
Mitigating actions - additional formworks and workforce, larger concrete pours, working on
Saturdays plus overtime.

3.2 Labour force.

From 31.04 to 16.05 – Average number of workers is 120 (Including MEP).

3.3 Site services

3.3.1 CEB:
Main line – Done
Visit was done on Monday and approved.
Permanent electricity expected within 2 to 3 weeks as per RG’s report.
Transformer Room – Done and to be inspected when ready.

3.3.2 CWA:
Nothing to report.
4.0 Forthcoming Activities
Main beam and mezzanine slab on grid line 4 to 5.
5.0 Architect matters
5.1 a. Cold room passerelle - Quotation received and need to be coordinated with cool-executive.
b. Dock leveler – Client to finalize decision before next meeting
6.0 Structural Engineer’s matters
a. MARS – Expansion/Armor joint unit agreed.
b. Concrete cube tests – Premix to carry out further test and Labolink will double check.
c. Sample of pull out bars approved.
7.0 M&E Engineer’s matters
a. Sprinkler Water Tanks – Only 7 units to be placed as per discussion with client.
b. Quotation for 300KVa generator – Report will be submitted by this Friday.
c. Lighting layout & schedule being revised as per positioning of racks for the dry store by Storax.
d. Sprinkler attic stock 20% provision required as per Merits.
e. Main pump for sprinkler approved.
8.0 Quantity Surveyor’s matters
8.1 Contract Documents: Signed by Client. QS to have a meeting with client for further clarification.
8.2 Valuation no.5 has been issued. To be certified.
8.3 Contractor enquired on cost adjustment due to change in concrete supplier. QS will look into any
contractual implication.
8.4 Earth volume, cut and fill are being measured for pricing - Ongoing.
8.5 QS to circulate draft cost report but still awaiting Merits’ cost report.
9.0 Contractor’s matters
9.1 Rate for boundary fencing and blockwall - approved.
9.2 Architect has instructed that a low wall be implemented below fencing along North East
boundary where the adjoining site is higher.
Contractor to proceed with fencing along remaining sides apart from front wall.
Front wall to be detailed in line with site contours.
9.3 Advance Payment to MEP.
Contractor has requested an indemnity statement form client against any event arising from
advance payment to MEP not
being in line with main contract conditions. Indemnity statement draft has been prepared by QS.
10.0 Cold Room & Racking contractors – Cool Executive & Storax
a. Cool Executive to issue cad drawing for the evaporators location in dry, cold and ante
room.
b. Chiller plant equipment layout received. Chiller plant room requires extractor fan for
ventilation and water point.
11.0 Client matters
11.1 Client requested that storm water disposal from outside and within the site be reviewed to avoid
flooding – Under review
Additional drains to be provided where needed. Consultants to review with new contour survey.
11.0 Procurement
a. Dock leveler quotation received from main contractor. Client’s final decision before next
meeting.
b. Contractor to obtain a procurement schedule from MEP by end of next week.
c. MEP to provide shop drawings.
d. MEP to provide proposal for Lightning protection.