Guidelines for auditing, including a model procedure

Auditing is a sensitive area, which if not handled properly, generates resentment and noncooperation. Problems arise 

Auditees on a construction site are busy people so keep the audit short and to the point, preferably not exceeding half a day s duration as it is difficult to retain interest beyond this limit. Where a half day is insufficient, carry out two or more audits on different occasions. 

For a given activity typically three routine audits can be carried out, a preliminary one once the auditee has had time to set up his or her activity to project requirements, an intermediate one halfway through the activity and the final audit towards completion of construction. 

A special audit may be initiated in response to a situation giving rise for concern, for example loss of traceability in a piping prefabrication shop. 

The auditor shall agree with the auditee a mutually convenient date, time and place and shall confirm the 

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