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of earth structures. There may also be test results on mechanical and electrical
plant, crane test certificates, logs of underdrain flows and pore water pressures,
settlement readings, and many other matters. The results of these tests and
observations must be collated and preserved, since they will all need to be sup-
plied to the employer when he takes over the project. Some test observations
may have to be started as soon as part of the works are constructed and kept
going for the rest of the job. All these matters are important because all such
performance records may need to be summarized in a suitable form and pre-
sented to the employer in a Completion Report.
13.14 Photographs

Photographic records of the project can be invaluable and their cost is small
relative to their worth. The following list shows the type of photographs that
can prove useful:
• Photographs before any work is undertaken:
– of the site generally (e.g. picture views, etc.);
– of any buildings to be demolished;
– of the condition of any adjacent buildings liable to be affected by the
works;
– views of access tracks and public roads to be used by contractor, plus
close-up photos of surfaces of public roads before use.
• Monthly progress photographs of the work during construction.
• Photos of technical matters (such as the nature of foundation material, etc.
covered up) which need recording.
• Photos to illustrate any problem that has occurred on site and which needs
to be reported to the engineer for comment or advice.
• Photos of the completed works; particularly after all rubbish has been
cleared away.
It is essential that all prints are marked on the back indicating the job, the fea-
ture shown, date taken, and the negative reference. Filing of photos is not
easy: the classification above is a starting point. Over-large albums should be
avoided since they often do not fit in standard shelving: ultimate box-file stor-
age is usually most practicable.

13.15 Record drawings

The engineer’s agreement with the employer will usually require him to pro-
vide the employer with ‘as built’ record drawings of the completed structure.
Normal practice is for the RE or his staff to mark all amendments or additions