SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated March 15, 2014 and has no objection with the following comment:
•	It is contractors responsibility to adopt all necessary means and methods according to ACI Standards and Aramco Standards to ensure the following;
1.	No Honeycombing occurs.
2.	Provide adequate and timely curing according to the freshness of concrete/ ambient temperatures to avoid shrinkage cracks.
3.	Keep the shape of the panels intact while stripping. Any cracks, deformations, chippings or spilling in the precast members shall be rejected from transportation to the site.
4.	Utilize the latest revision of SATIP-Q-001-04, SAIC-Q-1048 to 1049, SAIC-Q-1055 and SAIC-Q-1012 based on the standard cut-off date.
5.	Include QC supervisor and SAPMT concurrence in the inspection checklist.
6.	All rigging/lifting operations shall be done according to SA safety standards (CSM III-7).
7.	Contractor shall comply with SAES-Q-005, Para 4.4.3 (a) if lean concrete is placed under the foundations.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel.  No. +966 12 422 4393.
