project package is developed. Project packages arecovered in the NCF Seabee Petty Officer First Class,NAVEDTRA 10601.The quality control (QC) element assists thecompanies and details with the planning effort andcoordinates the detailed analysis of projectrequirements. The analysis includes a distribution ofresources required during various time frames toaccomplish the battalion mission and also themonitoring of the on-site battalion’s efforts andprojecting the point at which each project should beturned over. This information, coupled withmodifications to existing networks and new networks,is coordinated into a schedule. This schedule is based onthe best information available and is subject to changeas new information is received or as priorities change.In conjunction with the detailed analysis andscheduling effort, each company reviews the bill ofmaterials (BM) provided for a project and determines ifit is complete. Each company also checks what tools andmaterials on the BM are required for each of the networkactivities. An estimate of all tools, equipment,personnel, time, material resources, quality control,safety plans, and special training requirements isdeveloped during this step. This schedule is reviewed bythe battalion staff and compared with the actualresources available to determine and resolve anyexcesses and deficiencies. After this step is completed,a preliminary overall battalion deployment plan shouldexist that indicates all projected evolutions of thebattalion during the upcoming deployment and theschedule to accomplish them.The predeployment trip step is a critical aspect inevaluating the project planning efforts of the battalion.This trip normally includes a visit to the main body andall current and anticipated detail sites.The ready-to-deploy evaluation step is areadiness-to-deploy inspection (RDI) conducted by theregimental operations staff in three phases during thehome-port period. The first phase inspection covers thebattalion organizational and training plans; the secondphase inspection covers the construction project plans;and the third phase covers the execution plans. Theseinspections are necessary to ensure that the battalion iswell prepared for the upcoming deployment.The advance party phase is the final evaluation step.During this phase, the advance party deploys to the mainbody site and to the various detail sites. Also, themonitoring efforts and planning accomplished by thebattalion up to this time are finalized to ensure properemployment of personnel.The main body arrival step indicates the end of theprimary planning cycle and commencement of theexecution phase of the work; however, planning effortsof the battalion do not stop at this point, but assume adifferent role in the battalion’s operations.EARTHWORK COMPUTATIONSCompanies that are assigned as a prime contractorfor a construction project are responsible for the fullplanning and estimating (P&E) of the project; however,areas of construction not relating to their specific skillsnormally require assistance from companies assigned assubcontractor for the planning and estimating of theirarea of expertise.Normally, Alfa company is assigned to what isknown as horizontal construction. The scope of theproject is usually the primary factor in determining ifAlfa company is assigned as the prime or subcontractor.As the project supervisor, you must be thoroughlyknowledgeable of and stay on top of all P&E evolutionsconcerning your project. P&E estimates are used as abasis for purchasing materials and for determiningequipment and manpower requirements. Theseestimates are also used in scheduling progress, whichprovides the basis for scheduling material deliveries,equipment, and manpower. You should review theproject specifications and construction drawings andcheck all quantity estimates for accuracy. MistakesmadeinP&Ecanbedetrimentaltothesuccessfulcompletionoftheconstructionproject.Earthwork computations are calculations ofearthwork volumes or quantities used to determine thefollowing:final grades, balance cut and fillrequirements, and PLANNING the most economicalmovement of material. Earthwork computations are acritical element in the planning of any project and theimportance of these calculations cannot beoveremphasized.Volume ChangesMost earth moving is computed in cubic yards;however, on some deployment sites, the metricsystem is used. A cubic yard is a cube 3 feet long,3 feet wide, and 3 feet high. Many dimensions in fieldmeasurements and contract plans are in feet;therefore, when they are multiplied together toobtain bulk (length x width x depth), the results4-4
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