I was totally wrong about scheduling inspections for a strip mall job

My foreman pointed out that booking the framing and electrical checks on the same day was a huge bottleneck, because the electrical guy couldn't start until framing was signed off. We lost a full day waiting. Anyone else have a better way to line these up?

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2 Comments

margaretj401mo ago

Honestly, why not just schedule the electrical for the next morning? That way you have a buffer if framing runs late.

david_hayes1mo ago

Yeah, but that buffer can backfire too. If the framers actually finish on time, now you're paying the electrician to sit around or reschedule, and they hate that. I've seen guys charge a full trip fee just to come back the next day. It can turn a one day job into two half days, which costs way more.