QA inspection checklists, 50 trades
618 checks across 50 trades, each one carrying what good looks like, when it passes, the standard it comes from and the defects that usually fail it. Written by people who have stood in the argument about whether the work was right. These are the checklists SiteLynx runs on a phone.
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Structural 5 trades
- Steelwork20 checks · 4 sections · Structural steelwork installation quality audit.
- RC Frames21 checks · 4 sections · Reinforced concrete frame construction quality audit.
- Piling & Foundations12 checks · 3 sections · Piling and foundation works quality audit.
- Structural Timber11 checks · 3 sections · Timber frame and structural timber quality audit.
- Precast Concrete9 checks · 2 sections · Precast concrete element installation quality audit.
Building Envelope 7 trades
- Roofing & Cladding14 checks · 3 sections · Roofing and cladding installation quality audit.
- Glazing & Curtain Wall14 checks · 3 sections · Glazing and curtain wall installation quality audit.
- Masonry & Brickwork15 checks · 3 sections · Masonry and brickwork quality audit.
- Windows & Doors12 checks · 3 sections · Window and door installation quality audit.
- Insulation9 checks · 2 sections · Thermal and acoustic insulation installation quality audit.
- Modular Bolt-On Balconies48 checks · 9 sections · Offsite-built modular balcony QA — frame, aluminium cladding, balustrade, fire-rated decking, drainage, lifting points, on-site connection to the building and interface sealing. Aligned to BS 8579, BS 6180, BS EN 13501-1 and the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Waterproofing & Tanking10 checks · 3 sections · Below-ground and structural waterproofing quality audit.
MEP 12 trades
- Electrical13 checks · 3 sections · Electrical installation quality audit.
- Plumbing & Drainage9 checks · 2 sections · Plumbing and drainage installation quality audit.
- Mechanical & HVAC8 checks · 2 sections · HVAC and mechanical services quality audit.
- Gas Installation10 checks · 2 sections · Gas installation quality audit.
- Fire Alarm & Detection9 checks · 2 sections · Fire alarm and detection system quality audit.
- Sprinkler Systems7 checks · 2 sections · Sprinkler system installation quality audit.
- Utility Connections6 checks · 1 sections · Gas, water, electric, and telecoms utility connection quality audit.
- Data Cabling15 checks · 3 sections · Structured cabling and data network installation quality audit.
- Process Pipework14 checks · 3 sections · Industrial and process pipework installation quality audit.
- Lift Installation13 checks · 3 sections · Passenger and goods lift installation quality audit.
- Solar / PV Installation14 checks · 3 sections · Solar panel and photovoltaic system installation quality audit.
- EV Charging10 checks · 2 sections · Electric vehicle charging point installation quality audit.
Fitout & Finishes 7 trades
- Plastering & Drylining9 checks · 3 sections · Plastering and drylining quality audit.
- Suspended Ceilings8 checks · 2 sections · Suspended ceiling installation quality audit.
- Flooring & Screeds8 checks · 2 sections · Flooring and screed quality audit.
- Painting & Decorating8 checks · 2 sections · Painting and decorating quality audit.
- Tiling & Stone9 checks · 3 sections · Tiling and stone installation quality audit.
- Carpentry & Joinery8 checks · 2 sections · Carpentry and joinery installation quality audit.
- Architectural Metalwork12 checks · 3 sections · Architectural metalwork quality audit — balustrades, handrails, feature metalwork.
External Works 5 trades
- Groundworks & Earthworks7 checks · 2 sections · Groundworks and earthworks quality audit.
- Paving & Roadworks10 checks · 3 sections · Paving and roadworks quality audit.
- Landscaping8 checks · 2 sections · Landscaping and external works quality audit.
- Below Ground Drainage7 checks · 2 sections · Below ground drainage quality audit.
- Fencing & Boundaries5 checks · 1 sections · Fencing and boundary installation quality audit.
Roadworks & Highways 6 trades
- Reinstatement39 checks · 7 sections · Utility reinstatement quality audit — NRSWA / SROH compliant.
- New Road Construction25 checks · 5 sections · New road and carriageway construction quality audit.
- Footway & Paving14 checks · 3 sections · Footway, pavement, and paving quality audit.
- Kerbing & Edging8 checks · 1 sections · Kerbing, edging, and channel installation quality audit.
- Road Marking & Signage16 checks · 3 sections · Road marking, lining, and signage installation quality audit.
- Utility Trenching14 checks · 3 sections · Utility trench excavation and reinstatement quality audit.
Specialist 5 trades
- Offshore / Marine12 checks · 3 sections · Offshore and marine construction quality audit — PFEER, LOLER, and marine standards.
- Protective Coatings10 checks · 2 sections · Industrial protective coatings and specialist painting quality audit.
- Concrete Repair10 checks · 2 sections · Concrete repair and protection quality audit.
- Access Flooring8 checks · 1 sections · Raised access floor installation quality audit.
- Clean Room8 checks · 2 sections · Clean room and controlled environment installation quality audit.
Safety Critical 3 trades
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