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The 300-Point Quality Assurance Checklist
The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Consistent Quality
Equip your foremen with the tools they need to succeed. This 300-point onsite checklist provides a framework for consistent quality control, empowering your team to take ownership and deliver exceptional results.
QUALITY CONTROL
01. PRELIMINARY & GENERAL
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Tasks
  • Project insurance obtained.
  • Toilet facilities organized.
  • Rubbish disposal locations determined.
  • Concrete washdown area set.
  • Delivery points established.
  • Temporary services installed.
  • Site access organized.
  • Neighboring properties notified.
  • Consent documents reviewed and approved.
  • Producer statements recorded.
  • Project folder issued to the site manager.
Health & Safety
  • All team members use P.P.E.
  • Public safety ensured with barriers.
  • Site cleanliness maintained.
  • Tools and machinery operated safely.
  • Danger signs installed at relevant points.
  • Temporary fencing erected.
  • Health and safety site plan implemented.
QUALITY CONTROL
02. SET-OUT & FOUNDATION
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Tasks
  • Surveyor-established boundaries confirmed.
  • Profiles set 2m away from building line.
  • Set out measurements within 2mm tolerance.
  • Footings excavated to solid ground.
  • Reinforcing steel installed per engineer specifications.
  • Concrete cover aligns with specifications.
  • Height pegs within 2mm of datum.
  • Starter rods checked for alignment.
  • Timber piles treated and installed correctly.
  • Concrete punch pads installed if needed.
Health & Safety
  • Barriers installed, public safety ensured
  • Exposed excavation batters have polythene protection from erosion
  • Excavation of trench deeper than 1.5m has hordings installed
  • HI VIZ is being worn around machinery
  • Reinforcing safety caps installed Roads and access are kept clean
  • Wash down station set up if required
  • No silt run off to go into any drainage
  • Refer to council's provision if required
  • Concrete wash down area determined
  • Ensure NO contamination of drainage
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
03. SUBFLOOR FRAMING
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Tasks
  • Pile connections verified.
  • Bracing installed per plan including nogs and connections.
  • Joist hangers and bolts installed securely as per plans.
  • Timber treatment verified for compliance.
  • Flooring fixed as per manufacturer specs.
  • Insulation installed where access is restricted.
  • Joist spacing and type verified.
  • Polythene sheets installed where needed.
  • Plumbing considerations incorporated into subfloor design.
Health & Safety
  • All trash removed from under sub floor
  • Site clean and tidy for next stage
  • Safety of team and public is ensured at all times
  • All team members are using P.P.E
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
04. WALL FRAMING
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Tasks
  • Timber treatment is checked and verified
  • Bracing elements identified and installed
  • Fixings/connections verified and installed
  • Lintel sizes checked and installed as per plans
  • Stud spacing checked and installed as per plans
  • Nogs and extra fixings are taken into consideration for exterior cladding, flashings and junctions
  • Consideration given for structural steel
  • Consideration given for sub-contractor services
  • Engineer and council have inspected work
Health & Safety
  • All team member are using P.P.E
  • Site has been left clean and tidy for next stage
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
05. STRUCTURAL STEEL
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Tasks
  • Confirmation of details at installation
  • Heights checked and confirmed with site datum
  • Position of posts and beams don’t affect claddings, linings and roofing
  • Structural engineer has inspected details
  • Bolt fixings Epoxy has been correctly applied, holes drilled to correct diameter, holes cleaned
  • Posts shimmed in place, ready for dry pack application
  • Dry pack installed as per engineers’ specs
Health & Safety
  • All crane work conducted safely
  • All team members to wear hard hats and HI VIZ
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
06. EXTERIOR CAVITY CONSTRUCTION
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Tasks
  • Check adequate fixing for cladding, especially around flashings, junctions and corners
  • Window openings confirmed before paper tapes installed
  • Building wrap installed, 150mm laps
  • All flashing tapes installed as per plans
  • Cavity vent strips installed as per plans
  • Cavity batten treatment checked and verified
  • Cavity batten fixings checked and verified
  • Cavity battens installed correctly
  • Horizontal cavity blocks installed with gap for airflow and on an angle as per specs
  • Flashings installed to junctions or corners as per plans
  • Compatibility of materials checked and confirmed
  • All work inspected by council and building consultants before proceeding
Health & Safety
  • All scaffolding and working platforms are safe and compliant
  • Tape is installed to large panes of glass, for others to identify glass is in place
  • All scaffolding and working platforms are safe and compliant
  • All team member are using P.P.E
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • Site has been left clean and tidy for next stage
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
07. EXTERIOR JOINERY
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Tasks
  • Joinery viewed before unloading truck for defects, issues documented and supplier notified
  • Tapes and building paper checked as per plan and details
  • Correct clearances for flashing and claddings/linings determined
  • Window flashings installed correctly
  • Window jambs, screw fixed counter sink by min 2mm ready for painting
  • PERF ROD installed as per plans and specs
  • Foam installed as per plans and specs
  • Council inspected details
  • Building consultant inspected details
  • Windows installed level, consideration given to align all windows to same height
  • All windows that are stored onsite are secured to prevent damage
  • All doors and windows are functional and operating smoothly
Health & Safety
  • All scaffolding and working platforms are safe and compliant
  • Tape is installed to large panes of glass, for others to identify glass is in place
  • All scaffolding and working platforms are safe and compliant
  • All team member are using P.P.E
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • Site has been left clean and tidy for next stage
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
08. EXTERIOR CLADDING
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Tasks
  • Material quality has been checked on delivery
  • Check treatment and grade of materials
  • Materials are stored off the ground, out of weather
  • Building wrap accessed for holes, tears, repairs complete
  • Plans and details are checked for set out
  • Bottom plate cover is achieved as per plans and specs
  • Datum height is established for all cladding
  • Check compatibility of materials and fixings
  • Cladding has been fixed off in accordance with specs
  • Cladding edges have been primed where required
  • All fixings have been installed ready for painter
  • Corner flashings and junctions have been installed correctly
  • Cavity bottoms and fixings have been installed correctly
  • Vent strips have been installed correctly
Health & Safety
  • All scaffolding and working platforms are safe and compliant
  • Tape is installed to large panes of glass, for others to identify glass is in place
  • All scaffolding and working platforms are safe and compliant
  • All team member are using P.P.E
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • Site has been left clean and tidy for next stage
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
09. BATHROOM
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Tasks
  • Plumbing outlets confirmed by designer/client and plumber briefed
  • All plumbing has been under pressure water test, no evidence of leaks
  • All required services have been installed - Electrical, under floor heating……
  • Silicon is installed to plumbing pipes to stop ‘pipe banging’
  • Framing for substrates installed as per plans and specs
  • Substrates installed as per plans and specs
  • Nogs for fixtures and fittings installed and noted/photos taken
  • Insulation installed to required areas Linings have been correctly installed
  • Water proofing installed correctly, adequate time given to dry, water tested and passed
  • Tile set out confirmed by designer/owner, tilier brief
  • Council inspections have all passed
  • Tiles have been installed correctly, required edges silicone
  • Internal doors installed correctly with screws, correct tolerances/clearances around door/correct allowances for floor coverings
  • Door stops installed correctly with 2mm clearance on hinge side
  • Hardware check outs complete before painting
  • Arcatraves installed correctly with PVA glued mitres, all flush
  • Skirting installed correctly top edge PVA glued
  • Shelves and other required finishing lines installed correctly
Health & Safety
  • All team member are using P.P.E
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • Site has been left clean and tidy for next stage
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
10. INTERIOR LININGS
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Tasks
  • Insulation installed to all required areas
  • All plumbing is under pressure water test, no evidence of leaks
  • Silicon installed to plumbing pipes to stop ‘pipes banging’
  • All electrical wires installed
  • Other required services installed, Alarm etc.
  • Wires and pipes marked out, photos taken to avoid fixing penetration
  • Bracing elements identified and installed
  • Council inspected before linings
  • Framing has been checked to be straight and true
  • Nogs have been installed for light fittings, towel rails and other fittings
  • GIB fixings have been installed to the correct spacing and depth ready for GIB stopper
  • All windows have been installed correctly with PERF ROD & FOAM
  • Electrical has been installed correctly, all functional
  • Splash backs installed correctly
  • Gas has been installed correctly, all functional
  • All cupboards and draws have been cleared out
Health & Safety
  • All team member are using P.P.E
  • Public and team safety has been ensured
  • Site has been left clean and tidy for next stage
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
11. KITCHEN
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Tasks
  • Service locations are confirmed with designer/client, sub-contractors briefed
  • All services are installed
  • All plumbing is under pressure test/no signs of leaks
  • Plumbing silicon has been installed to pipes to stop ‘pipe banging’
  • Extra fixings installed, if required
  • Walls are straight and true, for cabinets
  • Council has carried out inspections and passed
  • Services are clearly marked to prevent penetrations, photos taken
  • Cabinetry and bench tops have been installed correctly
  • Anyone working over bench tops uses drop sheets
  • Cabinet cupboards and draws are all functional and aligned
  • Silicon has been installed correctly to base of cabinetry to prevent moisture been sucked up
  • Plumbing has been installed correctly, all functional, no sign of leaks
  • Excavation cut has enough room to work behind wall and is battered
  • Pile diameters and depth are correct
  • Council and engineer have inspected
  • Timber treatment and quality have been confirmed on delivery
  • Piles set to stringline, board side takes precedence
  • Drainage has been installed as per plans
  • All boards have been nailed off as per plans, laps checked
  • Engineer has viewed before backfilling
  • Hand rails have been installed as per plans
  • Retaining wall complete
Health & Safety
  • All team member are using P.P.E correctly
  • Ensured team and public safety at all times, exposed holes covered
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
  • HI VIZ is worn when machinery is operational on site
QUALITY CONTROL
12. DECKS/LANDSCAPE
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Tasks
  • Details confirmed before commencement and issues discussed before starting
  • Set out and location confirmed as per plans
  • Timber treatment and quality confirmed on delivery
  • All excavation as per plans with sufficient concrete cover
  • Confirm with designer/client heights, steps etc.
  • Concrete installed to piles above G.L to prevent water ponding
  • Deck has min 12mm separation from other structures
  • Joist hangers have been installed/ all stainless steel
  • All bolts have been installed all stainless steel
  • Pile connections are as specked and installed correctly
  • Bracing has been installed as per plans and specs
  • Check all decking has been nailed off correctly
  • Hand rails as per plans and are compliant, no more than 100mm gap
  • Set out and location confirmed and as per plans
Health & Safety
  • All team member are using P.P.E correctly
  • Hand rails and scaffolding are compliant
  • Site is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • HI VIZ and hard hats are to be worn when cranes in operation
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely is operational on site
QUALITY CONTROL
13. ROOFING
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Tasks
  • All flashing laps have been riveted (typical 60mm centres) and sealed, surplus sealant removed, laps are correct
  • All fixings (tek screws) have been installed correctly, not over driven or on an angle
  • Roof checked for defects or marks
  • Control joints have been allowed for
  • All flashing details have been completed in a tradesmen manner as per plans and specs, correct upstands and laps
  • Roofing and flashing gauge is correct
  • Roof protection has been installed for other contractors working on roof
  • Roof penetrations have been flashed correctly
  • Correct roofing underlay has been installed as per plans and specs
  • Team and public safety has been ensured at all times
  • All painting complete
Health & Safety
  • All team member are using P.P.E correctly
  • Hand rails and scaffolding are compliant
  • Site is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely is operational on site
QUALITY CONTROL
14. PLASTERBOARD
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Tasks
  • Plasterboard compound has had sufficient time to dry in between coats
  • No build-up of compound on finishing lines
  • Stopping checked with halogen light for imperfections
  • Site left clean and tidy ready for painter
  • All plaster complete
Health & Safety
  • Team and public safety has been ensured at all times
  • Site is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
  • Site is left clean and tidy, rubbish removed or placed in designated area
  • Team and public safety has been ensured at all times
  • Site is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
QUALITY CONTROL
15. ELECTRICAL
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Tasks
  • Client/designer confirmed location and fitting types
  • All prewire complete
  • Confirmation from electrician no other additional fixing required
  • All lights have been installed correctly and are operational
  • All power points have been installed correctly and are operational
  • All other fixtures and fittings have been installed correctly
  • No wall/ceiling damage from installing fittings
  • Lights align and fitting and fixtures installed level/plumb
  • All exterior fixtures and fittings installed with stainless steel screws
  • Appliances are all operational
Health & Safety
  • Team and public safety has been ensured at all times
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
  • Site is left clean and tidy, rubbish removed or placed in designated area
  • Team and public safety has been ensured at all times
QUALITY CONTROL
16. PLUMBING
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Tasks
  • Client/designer confirmed location and fitting types
  • Confirmation from plumber no additional fixing required
  • All required pipes silicone to stop “pipe banging”
  • All plumbing complete and under water test before linings, no evidence of leaks
  • Council Pre lining inspection passed
  • Fixtures and fittings installed correctly and all operational
  • Silicon applied to required areas -toilet bases, basin edges….
Health & Safety
  • Team and public safety has been ensured at all times
  • All tools and machinery are used correctly and safely
  • Site is left clean and tidy, rubbish removed or placed in designated area
QUALITY CONTROL
POST-CONSTRUCTION
WRAP UP CHECKLIST
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Administrative Tasks
  • Ensure all inspections are completed and certificates obtained (e.g., occupancy, plumbing, electrical, fire safety).
  • Verify compliance with all contractual requirements and local building codes.
  • Provide the client with a final project handover package, including warranties, manuals, and as-built drawings.
  • Obtain signed client acceptance forms confirming project completion.
  • Finalize all outstanding invoices and financials with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Close out any open permits with local authorities.
Physical Review
  • Conduct a final walkthrough with the client to confirm that all elements meet expectations.
  • Address any items on the punch list; ensure all corrections are completed.
  • Verify that all systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) have been tested and are operational.
  • Ensure that all finishes (paint, flooring, trim) meet quality standards.
Documentation
  • Compile and archive all project documents (permits, inspections, daily logs, meeting notes).
  • Record and save any final project photographs for reference or marketing purposes.
  • Submit a final project report to the client, summarizing milestones, challenges, and resolutions.
Handoff & Post-Completion
  • Conduct a client orientation session to explain key systems (e.g., HVAC, security, smart home features).
  • Provide contact details for warranty claims or post-construction support.
  • Offer a maintenance checklist or schedule to ensure long-term performance.
  • Confirm the client has all required keys, passwords, and access instructions.
  • Conduct a post-project review meeting with the internal team to document lessons learned.
  • Celebrate project success with the team to boost morale and reflect on achievements.
  • Follow up with the client after 30 days to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
  • Send a feedback request or survey to gather client insights for future improvements.
  • Update your portfolio or website with project highlights and testimonials, if permitted.
  • Provide a referral incentive or thank-you gift for the client’s cooperation and trust.
  • Share an optional maintenance plan or extended warranty offers, if available.
  • Add the client to your CRM for future communications (e.g., holiday greetings, service updates).
  • Encourage the client to leave an online review or testimonial.
  • Proactively offer continued support for any future projects or modifications.
  • Verify and document that the project site is in pristine, handover-ready condition.
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