From site to first serve.
Eight stages, responsibilities and inspection hold points.
Discuss this workstream ↗Use this guidance to prepare a project brief. The selected OEM, appointed engineer and relevant authorities must confirm the final system, documents and site requirements.
01 / Pre-start & survey+
Approved drawings, site data, services search, permits, RAMS and lifting plan.
- Responsible
- Project manager / appointed surveyor
- Evidence
- Survey records, approved documents
- Hold point
- Release setting-out and ground works
02 / Civil works+
Survey setting-out; engineered foundation, drainage and reinforcement with concrete testing.
- Responsible
- Civil contractor / engineer
- Evidence
- Inspection requests, material and concrete test reports
- Hold point
- Foundation acceptance by appointed engineer
03 / Delivery & inspection+
Check packing lists, traceability, coating condition, glass defects, hardware and dry storage.
- Responsible
- Site manager / QA
- Evidence
- Delivery notes and incoming-material inspection
- Hold point
- Accept components for installation
04 / Steel installation+
Use approved erection sequence, temporary stability and anchor systems; verify geometry and connections.
- Responsible
- Qualified installer / engineer
- Evidence
- Inspection records and torque checks where specified
- Hold point
- Release framing for glazing
05 / Glazing+
Specialist lifting, OEM supports, isolators and fixings, damage and clearance inspection.
- Responsible
- Qualified glazing contractor
- Evidence
- Panel identification and glass inspection
- Hold point
- Accept complete enclosure
06 / Turf+
Confirm substrate acceptance; join, install infill and verify surface according to named OEM system.
- Responsible
- Sports surfacing contractor
- Evidence
- Surface acceptance and product records
- Hold point
- Release playing surface
07 / Lighting & accessories+
Install luminaires, wiring and net/doors in accordance with approved design; test electrics and lighting.
- Responsible
- Licensed electrical installer / court installer
- Evidence
- Electrical test and photometric acceptance
- Hold point
- Electrical/sports commissioning
08 / Commission & hand over+
Confirm court dimensions, safety, glass, turf, drainage, lighting and final documents.
- Responsible
- Project team / consultant
- Evidence
- As-builts, warranties, certificates and maintenance plan
- Hold point
- Client acceptance
The stage order is illustrative and must be reconciled with the named manufacturer assembly manual, engineering controls and local HSE requirements.
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