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  Concrete Inspection Checklist  1. Have the formwork surfaces been cleaned? 2. Have they been properly patched? 3. Have the formwork surfaces been cleaned? 4. Have the forms been coated with a form release? 5. Is the  reinforcing steel cleaned and rust-free? 6. Is the reinforcing steel of the proper manufacturer? 7. Check the placement of the rebar versus the drawings.  8. Are bolsters and/or chairs in place? 9. Is the rebar properly tied? 10. Verify that chamfer strips, Nailer strips, and chases are accurately placed, aligned, fastened, and protected. 11. Verify that expansion, construction, and contraction joints are provided, required, or indicated. Meet with the concrete foremen on this.  12. Is there to be saw cutting after the slab is poured? When? 13. Verify forms provide for features such as doors, openings, etc., and that they are removable.  14. Ensure preparations for patching are made as soon as practicable and methods are approv...

Quality Control Checklist for Site Excavation   1. Review your job survey information, monuments, and property corner stakes. Check to see if your property corners are set by your survey crew. Identify where your survey crew established a Benchmark with an identifying  elevation.                   Your survey crew may need to bring in an elevation mark from an offsite benchmark. They then can set a benchmark stake in a power pole or tree.  All your excavation elevations will then be determined from the benchmark.  Existing Underground and Overhead Utilities 2. Verify the existing utility lines are located, staked, and protected, and observe conditions of the uncovered lines.  3. Verify that the utility companies have been notified.  4. Verify that all underground lines have been identified. Have you called Miss Utility or 811 in Texas? Contact them at least 48 hours before you begin any excavation. Have...

 Building a Story Brand 2017 Donald Miller My notes from this book. I downloaded it from the free public library on my iPhone' Kindle app.  Clarify your message so customers will listen.   Marketing too complicated The simpler and more predictable the communication, the easier it is for the brain to digest.   All great stories (marketing stories) are about survival, either physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual 2nd mistake they cause their customers to burn too many calories to understand their offer.   The key is to make your company's message about something that helps the customer survive and to do so in such a way that they can understand it without burning too many calories.  The formula for clear communication What do you offer? How will it make my life better? What do I need to do to buy it? Shultzphotoschool.com Show people the cost of not doing business with us. Never assume people understand how your brand can change them, tell th...