Structure & envelope: the 80/20 walk for the critical spots

Whether several trades are working at once or you find it hard to place the exact stage: do not get lost in technical detail. On your walk, focus on the shell and envelope areas that become most expensive once they are covered.

The red list: what to check immediately

Open spots that will disappear soon

Reinforcement before pouring, membranes before covering, window joints before render: what is covered tomorrow is expensive to clarify later.

Connections between trades

Masonry to roof, window to facade, slab to wall: look out for open joints and loose membrane edges here. This is exactly where blame is shifted later.

Damaged prior work

Membranes, insulation or fresh connections damaged by the next trade belong in the record immediately with photo and location.

Interfaces you should document now

  1. First ask for the schedule

    Ask what will be poured or rendered in the next few days. This answer determines where you photograph today.

  2. Only areas with cover-up risk

    Go specifically where concrete, membrane or render follows tomorrow — do not photograph the whole site.

  3. Every transition as overview and close-up

    Photograph the spot first as an overview and then up close with a size reference (e.g. folding rule).

  4. Note damage and open questions

    A short list with damage, exact location and affected trade — this helps later when clarifying.

Secure the critical spots today

Upload your photos. You will then see what counts immediately and what belongs in a detail checklist.

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