What is an ITP in construction?

An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) is a quality assurance document used in construction to define inspection activities, hold points, and witness points at key stages of work. It specifies what needs to be checked, by whom, and records the results for audit and compliance purposes.

How much does HoldPoint QA cost?

HoldPoint QA charges $45 AUD per active project per month for 1–5 projects, and $35 per project per month for 6 or more active projects. There are no per-seat fees or per-document charges. Projects start as draft (free) until the first document is added.

Can external clients sign ITPs without an account?

Yes. HoldPoint QA sends a secure sign-off link via email. External signatories — clients, principal's representatives, or engineers — can review the full ITP checklist and sign digitally without needing an account or app.

Does HoldPoint generate ITP PDFs automatically?

Yes. When an ITP is approved, HoldPoint automatically generates a branded PDF containing all checklist results, inspection notes, photos, and signatures. PDFs are regenerated if any information changes.

What pile testing is required in a piling ITP?

Testing requirements depend on the risk classification per AS 2159, but typically include pile integrity testing (PIT/sonic echo) on a percentage of piles (often 100% for bored piles) and static or dynamic load testing on a specified number of piles. The ITP should define the testing method, the acceptance criteria, and the hold point for results review before cap construction.

What records should the piling ITP capture?

For each pile: pile ID, date and time of installation, pile type and dimensions, founding depth or toe level, installation parameters (e.g. driving records for driven piles, torque and depth for CFA), concrete volume and mix design, reinforcement cage details, and any integrity or load test results. GPS coordinates of each pile position are increasingly required.

Is a geotechnical engineer's sign-off required?

Yes, for most commercial projects. The geotechnical engineer typically reviews pile installation records and integrity test results to confirm that the piles meet the design intent. This is usually a hold point in the ITP — pile caps and ground beams cannot be constructed until the geotechnical engineer has signed off the pile records.

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Background

What is a Piling ITP?

A piling ITP defines the inspection and testing requirements for foundation piling — including driven piles, bored piles, continuous flight auger (CFA) piles, and micropiles. It covers installation parameters, integrity testing, and load testing to ensure the pile foundation meets the geotechnical engineer's design requirements.

Piling is a high-risk trade where defects are entirely concealed underground. A pile that doesn't reach design toe level, has a neck in the shaft, or fails to achieve the required capacity can only be detected through testing — not visual inspection. This makes the ITP and its associated test records absolutely critical.

In Australia, piling ITPs reference AS 2159 (Piling — Design and Installation) and the project geotechnical report. The ITP should be reviewed by the geotechnical engineer before piling commences.

Quality checkpoints

Piling ITP Hold Points & Witness Points

The AI generator automatically includes these checkpoints based on your scope description. Hold points require mandatory sign-off before work proceeds; witness points notify the relevant party but don't stop work.

Hold Points

Work stops until signed off

Pile set-out and positional survey verification
Pile toe level or founding stratum confirmation
Pile integrity test results review
Static or dynamic load test sign-off

Witness Points

Party notified, work can continue

Rig set-up and drilling parameter monitoring
Reinforcement cage installation
Concrete supply and tremie placement
Pile cut-off level inspection

Applicable Australian Standards

AS 2159 — Piling — Design and Installation
AS 1726 — Geotechnical Site Investigations

Common questions

Piling ITP — Frequently Asked Questions

What pile testing is required in a piling ITP?: Testing requirements depend on the risk classification per AS 2159, but typically include pile integrity testing (PIT/sonic echo) on a percentage of piles (often 100% for bored piles) and static or dynamic load testing on a specified number of piles. The ITP should define the testing method, the acceptance criteria, and the hold point for results review before cap construction.
What records should the piling ITP capture?: For each pile: pile ID, date and time of installation, pile type and dimensions, founding depth or toe level, installation parameters (e.g. driving records for driven piles, torque and depth for CFA), concrete volume and mix design, reinforcement cage details, and any integrity or load test results. GPS coordinates of each pile position are increasingly required.
Is a geotechnical engineer's sign-off required?: Yes, for most commercial projects. The geotechnical engineer typically reviews pile installation records and integrity test results to confirm that the piles meet the design intent. This is usually a hold point in the ITP — pile caps and ground beams cannot be constructed until the geotechnical engineer has signed off the pile records.

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