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Louisiana IBTS Wins Madison Parish Clerk of the Works Contract

April, 2008 — Louisiana IBTS has been awarded a 'Clerk of the Works contract' to assist the Madison Parish School Board in the administration of construction contracts. Madison Parish is looking to build a new 185,000 sq. ft. high school and middle school campus in Tallulah, Louisiana. The project consists of 11 buildings and a football stadium. The project has a two-year time table, and construction is already underway. IBTS will provide the School Board with multiple services, including:

  • On-site progress and quality observations of the work.
  • Monitoring and assessment of construction schedules, with attention to identification of project delays.
  • Assist the Owner and Architect with change orders and drawings.
  • Observe construction tests as required by specifications.
  • Maintain construction and site records in an orderly manner.
  • Maintain a logbook of site activities.
  • Assist with site product data and any construction sample tracking.
  • Monitor the contractor's records to ensure use of correct documents.
  • Provide invoice and payment review after Architect approval.
  • Verify Certificates of Substantial Completion.

IBTS has appointed Larry Walters, C.B.O. to function as the primary staff for this project. During this two-year project, Mr. Walters will be responsible for providing the required deliverables and reporting the progress of construction to the School Board on a monthly basis.