Architectural Works Assessment

Scope of Architectural Works Assessment

CONQUAS 9th edition CONQUAS 2019
Assessment consists of: There is no separate component as architectural
works since the scope of this edition covers only
a) Internal Finishes architectural works.

b) External Wall Assessment consists of:

c) External Works a) Internal Finishes

d) Roof b) Installation Method Verification and

Functional Test
e) Design, Material & Functional Test
c) External Finishes (roof, external wall,
external works)

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 Architectural Works Assessment – 9th Edition

Assessment of architectural works is carried out upon completion of the building and before handing
over of the project to the owner. The assessment consist of the following items:

Architectural Elements Weightage(%)

Total Breakdown
Non-Residential Private & Public Residential
Internal Finishes 56
Floor 16 16
Internal Wall 16 10
Ceiling 6 10
Door 6 7
Window 6 7
Component 6 6
Roof 4 4 4
External Wall 12 12 12
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External Work 6 6 6
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Architectural Elements Weightage(%)
Total Breakdown
Non-Residential Private & Public Residential
Design, Material & Functional Test 22
Window Water-Tightness Test (WTT) by BCA 9 9
Window Water-Tightness Test (WTT) by Self-Testing* Pre-requisite* Pre-requisite*
Wet Area Water-Tightness Test by BCA 5 5
Wet Area Water-Tightness Test by Self-Testing* Pre-requisite* Pre-requisite*
Internal Wet Area Waterproofing Process** 2 2
Pull-Off Test for Internal Wall Tiles 4 4
External Façade (Precast/System Formwork/Cladding Façade) 1 1
Internal Wall Partition(Drywall/Precast Panel partition) 1 1
Total 100
Note:
* Project QP to declare the results of the self-testing carried out by the project
** Assessment will be waived and points allocated automatically if appointed waterproofing specialist is accredited under the SCI accreditation
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scheme for waterproofing specialist contractors.
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Assessment Items Category of Development Weightage(%)
Private Residential Public Residential Non-Residential
Internal Finishes 60 55 50
Floor 16.3 14.5 13.5
Internal Wall 10.2 9.3 13.6
Ceiling 10.1 9.4 5.1
Door 7.2 6.8 5.1
Window 7.2 6.7 5.1
Component 6 5.5 5.1
M&E Basic Fittings 3 2.8 2.5
Installation Method Verification and Functional Tests 20 25 30
Window Water-Tightness Test (WTT) by BCA 9 11.5 14
Window Water-Tightness Test (WTT) by Self-Testing* Pre-requisite* Pre-requisite* Pre-requisite*
Wet Area Water-Tightness Test by BCA 5 6.5 8
Wet Area Water-Tightness Test by Self-Testing* Pre-requisite* Pre-requisite* Pre-requisite*
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Pull-Off Test for Internal Wall Tiles 4 5 6
 Architectural Works Assessment – CONQUAS 2019 (Continued)
Assessment Items Category of Development Weightage(%)
Private Residential Public Residential Non-Residential
Installation Method Verification** 2 2 2
External Finishes
Roof 5 5 5
External Wall 5 5 7.5
External Works 10 10 7.5
Sub Total CONQUAS score 100 100 100
Bonus Points 8 7 7
Total CONQUAS score 108 107 107

Note:
* Project QP to declare the results of the self-testing carried out by the project
** These checks may be covered under QM assessment and PPVC projects under MAS certification audit. These checks may be waived if the
PPVC system is already certified under MAS. Assessment for internal wet area waterproofing works will be waived and points allocated
automatically if appointed waterproofing specialist is accredited under the SCI accreditation scheme for waterproofing specialist contractors.

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 Weightage for Internal Finishes and M&E Fittings - 9th Edition
Private and Public Residential Projects Non-Residential Projects

Note:
*Illustration refers to
Category B projects only.
For projects in other
category, weightages at
defect level will be
distributed in similar
proportion

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 Weightage for Internal Finishes and M&E Fittings - CONQUAS 2019

Private Residential Projects Public Residential Projects Non-Residential Projects

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Sampling Guidelines Table - 9th Edition

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Sampling Guidelines Table - CONQUAS 2019

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 Distribution of Locations
CONQUAS 9th edition CONQUAS 2019

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 Sampling Example

A Condominium Housing : Based on a condominium housing with 715

Gross Floor Area= 50,000 m2 samples :
• Principal location - 286 samples
Min Architectural Work samples : • Service location - 286 samples
= 50,000 / 70 = 715 samples
• Circulation location - 143 samples

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Internal Finish Assessment

CONQUAS rod
1.2m Spirit level
Set square
2 assessors per team 13
 Internal Finish Assessment
Assessment Tablet Screenshot

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 Floor Assessment

Scope:
a) Screed finish
b) Tiled finish
c) Timber flooring
d) Carpet
e) Raised Floor
f) Mass Engineered Timber
(MET)

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Floor Standards

Note:
*An item is
deemed to have
failed if anyone
of the standards
is not met.

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Floor Standards

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Floor Standards

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Floor Standards

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 Floor Standards

Finishing

Tonality out Stain Marks Stain Marks

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 Floor Standards

Alignment & Evenness

Fall in wet area should be in Evenness – not > 3mm over 1.2m
right direction

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 Floor Standards

Alignment & Evenness

Joint alignment out Skirting alignment out Floor alignment out

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 Floor Standards

Crack & Damages

Damages Nail Holes Chip

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 Floor Standards

Jointing

Visible Joint Gap

Inconsistent Joint

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 Floor Standards
Poor Joints

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Wall Standards

Note:
*An item is
deemed to have
failed if anyone
of the standards
is not met.

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Wall Standards

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Wall Standards

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Wall Standards

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Wall Standards

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 Wall Standards
Poor Finishing

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 Wall Standards

Alignment Out

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 Wall Standards

Crack & Damages

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 Wall Standards
Wall Standards
Jointings Jointing

Visually straight at corners Inconsistent Joints Inconsistent Joints

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 Wall Standards

Jointings

Visually align &

straight at corners
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Ceiling Standards

Note:
*An item is deemed
to have failed if
anyone of the
standards is not met.

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Ceiling Standards

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Ceiling Standards

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 Ceiling Standards

Finishing Damage Damage Poor Joint

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Door Standards

Note:
*An item is deemed
to have failed if
anyone of the
standards is not met.

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Door Standards

Note:
*An item is deemed
to have failed if
anyone of the
standards is not met.

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 Door Standards

Joints & Gap

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 Door Standards

Alignment & Evenness

Uneven Miter Joint Door panel misaligned Door panel misaligned

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 Door Standards

Material & Damages

Tonality
Out

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 Door Standards

Functionality Accessories Defects

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Window Standards

Note:
*An item is
deemed to have
failed if anyone
of the standards
is not met.

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Window Standards

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 Window Standards

Joints & Gap

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 Window Standards

Alignment & Evenness

Window and frame should be aligned when in closed position

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 Window Standards

Material & Damages

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 Window Standards

Functionality

“Squeaky” sound is faulted Window handle should Any sign of leakage will be
under “Functionality” operate smoothly faulted under “Functionality”

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 Window Standards

Accessories Defects

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Component Standards

Note:
*An item is
deemed to have
failed if anyone
of the standards
is not met.

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 Component Standards

Joints & Gap

Water tap
classified as
M&E fitting

Neat and Consistent Joints

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 Component Standards

Alignment & Evenness

Drawers to be flush Alignment out

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 Component Standards

Material & Damages

Vanity Top damage Shower screen chip

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 Component Standards

Functionality

Drawers open and close smoothly Wardrobe open and close smoothly
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 Component Standards

Accessories Defects

Missing accessories Missing accessories

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Basic M&E Fittings Standards

Note:
*An item is
deemed to have
failed if anyone
of the standards
is not met.

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Basic M&E Fittings Standards

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Basic M&E Fittings Standards

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Basic M&E Fittings Standards

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 Basic M&E Fittings Standards

Joints & Gap

Neat and consistent joint gap Neat joints at penetration by Neat joint around floor trap
around switches M&E services

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 Basic M&E Fittings Standards

Alignment & Evenness

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 Basic M&E Fittings Standards

Material & Damages

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 Basic M&E Fittings Standards

Functionality

Faulty switches

FCU leak Floor trap choke basin bottle trap leak

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 Basic M&E Fittings Standards

Accessories Defects

Missing accessories Missing accessories

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 Architectural Works Assessment

Roof, External Wall & Works,

Material & Functional Tests

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 Roof, External Wall & External Works

Elements Weightage% under Weightage% under

9th Edition CONQUAS 2019
Private & Non- Sampling Private & Non- Sampling
Public Residential Public Residential
Residential Residential
Roof 4 4 Minimum 50% 5 5 Minimum
of the blocks 50% of the
blocks
External Wall 12 12 100% of the 5 7.5 100% of the
blocks blocks
External Works 6 6 1 for each 10 7.5 1 for each
type of work type of work
M & FT 22 22 Refer 20 & 25 30 Refer
sampling plan sampling plan

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Roof Standards

Note:
*An item is
deemed to have
failed if anyone
of the standards
is not met.

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Roof Standards

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Roof Standards

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Roof Assessment

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 External Wall Standards

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 External Wall Assessment

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 External Works

There are 11 types of External Works.

External Works Sample Size
1 Linkway / Shelter 10m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples
2 Apron & Drain 10m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples
3 Roadwork & Carpark 10m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample
4 Footpaths & Turfing 10m length section per sample and minimum 2 samples
5 Playground 1 location
6 Court 1 location
7 Fencing & Gate 10m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample
8 Swimming Pool 10m length section per sample and minimum 1 sample
9 Club House 1 location
10 Guard House 1 location
11 Electrical Substation 1 location

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