Guidelines

Use these as a baseline; always cross‑check with your local building code and manufacturer specs.

1. Site Preparation

• Verify survey benchmarks and property lines are staked and documented.
• Soil report reviewed; bearing capacity and groundwater noted.
• Erosion & sediment control (ESC) installed: silt fence, inlet protection, track‑out pad.
• Utility locates complete and visibly marked.
• Access roads compacted; turning radius for deliveries verified.

2. Concrete & Masonry

• Rebar size, grade, spacing match drawings; chairs maintain cover per exposure class.
• Mix design submittal approved; delivery tickets checked for water addition.
• Slump and air tests documented; cylinders molded and cured per ASTM C31.
• Construction joints, keyways, and dowels placed per shop drawings.
• Curing method selected (membrane, wet cure); protect from freeze/rapid drying.

3. Framing

• Stud grade and crown orientation consistent; top/bottom plates anchored.
• Headers sized per span; shear walls nailed per schedule, hold‑downs torqued.
• Truss layout matches engineered drawings; bearing points shimed; lateral bracing installed.
• Penetrations through structural members comply with notch/boring limits.

4. MEP Rough‑In

• HVAC duct sizing per Manual D; joints sealed; insulation R‑value verified.
• Plumbing DWV slope 2% min; cleanouts accessible; pressure test documented.
• Electrical box fill, conductor ampacity, AFCI/GFCI per code; panel schedules labeled.
• Firestopping around penetrations per tested assemblies (UL systems) with labels.

5. Envelope & Insulation

• WRB shingled correctly with proper laps; flashing at all openings.
• Window/door installation per manufacturer; sill pan and corner seals verified.
• Air sealing: top plates, rim joists, penetrations; blower‑door target documented.
• Insulation R‑values & installation grade recorded (Grade I target).

6. Interior Finishes

• Drywall screw spacing; control joints; level 4/5 finish specs set by area.
• Tile substrates flatness; membranes; expansion joints; ANSI A108 adherence.
• Paint system (primer + coats) and sheen per room use; humidity/temperature controlled.

7. Site Safety (H&S)

• Daily JHA/Toolbox talks logged; PPE and access control enforced.
• Fall protection for edges & openings; ladders/scaffolds inspected.
• Lockout/Tagout for energized work; hot‑work permit process active.