Morning start-up
- Confirm crew attendance and assignments.
- Hold a brief huddle on the day's plan and priorities.
- Review the day's tasks against the schedule.
- Confirm subcontractors expected on site today.
- Check that required permits and inspections are arranged.
- Verify access, utilities and equipment are ready.
Weather and conditions
- Check today's forecast and any weather alerts.
- Plan weather-sensitive work such as pours or lifts.
- Protect exposed materials and open areas.
- Adjust the plan for heat, cold, wind or rain.
- Confirm hydration and weather protection for the crew.
- Record the day's conditions for the log.Document weather that affects productivity to support any schedule adjustments.
Safety walk
- Walk the site and check overall housekeeping.
- Confirm fall protection and guardrails are in place.
- Verify PPE is worn in designated areas.
- Inspect equipment, ladders and scaffolds.
- Check that hazards are barricaded and signed.
- Hold a toolbox talk on a relevant topic.
Materials and equipment
- Confirm deliveries scheduled for today.
- Inspect delivered materials for quantity and damage.
- Stage materials where crews need them.
- Check fuel, consumables and small tools.
- Confirm equipment is inspected and operational.
- Flag any shortages that could stop work tomorrow.
Progress tracking
- Walk active work areas and check progress.
- Compare actual progress against the schedule.
- Coordinate handoffs between trades.
- Verify completed work meets quality standards.
- Note any delays, conflicts or rework.
- Update the look-ahead plan as needed.
End-of-day log and lockup
- Record crew, hours and work completed.
- Log deliveries, visitors and inspections.
- Note delays, incidents and safety issues.
- Photograph progress and any concerns.
- Secure tools, materials and equipment.
- Lock the site and confirm it is left safe.
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