Class 1 of 4 — Pre-Concrete Preparation & Procurement

Purpose:

Understand design intent, verify structural requirements, and build a reliable cost + scheduling plan before ordering materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Study all structural details

• Build a fully vetted material and labor scope

• Confirm PSI & mix design requirements (e.g., 2500 PSI / 5 sack)

• Establish schedule & inspection plan

• Document existing conditions before build begins

Action Items

• ✅ Confirm dimensions, rebar spacing, slab thickness, slope requirements

• ✅ Add all products and pricing to the budget with 5% contingency

• ✅ Enter every vendor & contact into the Sub Bid Sheet

• ✅ Verify plan for city inspections + which trades trigger inspection

• ✅ Upload before photos (grade prep, utilities, penetrations)

Class 2 of 4 — Ordering Materials & Equipment Coordination

Purpose:

Time orders, secure logistics, and prepare the installer to execute efficiently without delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prevent wasted labor from early deliveries

• Confirm that nothing is missing before pour day

• Document & track every receipt and detail change

• Plan for unexpected shortages or traffic / access issues

Action Items

• ✅ Schedule Concrete Truck + Concrete Pump arrival windows

• ✅ Confirm staging area for rebar, forms, embeds, and hardware

• ✅ Provide installers with your materials list for verification

• ✅ Add update notes to onsite printed plans as changes occur

• ✅ Keep plastic and curing protection onsite for emergency weather

• ✅ Prepare a Backup Supplier List for supply disruption

Class 3 of 4 — One Week Before Pour Day

Purpose:

Lock in schedule, confirm safety & accessibility, and eliminate obstacles that could delay the pour.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify all under-slab systems are installed & inspected

• Confirm team, drivers, inspectors are aligned

• Finalize hardware, embed locations, and anchor bolt plans

• Prepare homeowners and neighborhood for concrete delivery

Action Items

• ✅ Confirm permit greenlights + inspection readiness checklist

• ✅ Verify concrete strength, quantity, and slumps ordered

• ✅ Confirm embed locations: anchor bolts, straps, sleeves, conduits

• ✅ Provide location for pump truck washout & cleanup

• ✅ Stage No Parking signs around site for the day prior

• ✅ Validate expansion joint layout with homeowner sign-off

• ✅ Set up water hose connection for finishing crew

Class 4 of 4 — Pour Day, Close-Out & Verification

Purpose:

Ensure proper installation, finish quality, cleanup, documentation, and accurate elevations before moving forward.

Pour Day Action Items

• ✅ Walk elevations with installer — verify forms, line, and grade

• ✅ Mark off slab & paths with caution tape

• ✅ Reinforce timeline expectations: no delays

• ✅ Keep dispatcher’s number ready for additional yardage

• ✅ Confirm inspection call + timing responsibility

Close-Out Action Items

• ✅ Blue Tape walk — punch list documented with photos

• ✅ Check for concrete splatter on structure — remove immediately

• ✅ Confirm:

  • ✔ Elevations shot + recorded

  • ✔ Foundation square & plumb

  • ✔ Surfaces finished to spec

  • ✔ Site cleaned & formwork removed

• ✅ Conduct final client walk & satisfaction acknowledgment

• ✅ Update budget + confirm office close-out

• ✅ Schedule follow-up work (sawcuts, curing checks, etc.)

• ✅ Celebrate team performance 🎉

Thank you for completing this Session!

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