Microscopic problem solver
Search site problems and fix them step by step
Use this when something looks wrong on site. Every problem explains what it looks like, why it matters, immediate action, who to contact, what not to do, what to photograph, what to record, inspection impact, compliance source, and when to escalate.
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Site access blocked or unsafe
ProblemPoor access causes delivery delays, public risk, neighbour complaints, damaged property, and possible corridor/TMP issues.
Weather delay
ProblemWeather can create safety risks, quality defects, programme delay, material damage, and contractual delay notices.
Suspected asbestos during demolition or renovation
ProblemAsbestos fibres can create serious health risks if disturbed. For residential demolition or refurbishment, a construction manager must not let work continue on suspect material until competent advice, testing, controls, and lawful removal/disposal requirements are confirmed.
Missing drawings or details
ProblemBuilding from missing or assumed information can create non-compliance, rework, variation disputes, and inspection failure.
Conflicting drawings
ProblemConflicts can affect structure, consent compliance, programme, cost, ordering, and trade sequencing.
Incorrect set-out
ProblemSet-out mistakes can cause boundary encroachment, drainage falls problems, foundation rework, and consent issues.
Boundary issue
ProblemBoundary errors can trigger disputes, encroachment, resource consent issues, access problems, and legal cost.
Soft ground or unexpected fill
ProblemFoundation design depends on suitable bearing. Unexpected ground can affect structure, cost, programme, and council/engineer inspections.
Water in excavation
ProblemWater can create collapse risk, poor bearing, sediment discharge, concrete quality issues, and inspection delay.
Incorrect trench depth
ProblemWrong trench depth can cause drainage failure, pipe damage, failed inspection, or conflict with foundation/landscape levels.
Service clash
ProblemPoorly managed clashes can damage structure, waterproofing, fire/safety, bracing, or future maintenance access.
Damaged underground service / service strike
ProblemService strikes can injure people, interrupt neighbours, create emergency response, and cause major cost/delay.
Incorrect footing size
ProblemFooting size and bearing are structural issues. Fixing after concrete is difficult and may require engineer direction.
Incorrect reinforcing
ProblemReinforcing is structural and often concealed by concrete. Errors can cause failed inspection and structural risk.
Concrete delivery issue
ProblemConcrete placement problems can affect structure, finish, curing, joints, and programme.
Concrete curing problem
ProblemPoor curing can reduce durability, finish quality, and performance, and may create disputes or remedial work.
Framing out of plumb or line
ProblemPoor framing affects structure, cladding, linings, joinery, finishes, and inspection quality.
Incorrect framing layout
ProblemFraming layout errors cause rework and may affect bracing, lintels, services, finishes, and consented layout.
Missing or wrong lintel
ProblemLintels support loads over openings. Errors are structural and must be fixed before lining/cladding.
Wrong fixings
ProblemFixings often control structure, durability, bracing, cladding, roofing, and warranty compliance.
Bracing problem
ProblemBracing resists wind/earthquake loads and is a major inspection and CCC issue.
Roof framing issue
ProblemRoof framing errors can affect structure, roofing installation, ceiling lines, and safety.
Roofing leak
ProblemRoof leaks damage structure, linings, insulation, finishes, and client confidence. They can also signal E2 detail failure.
Incorrect flashing installation
ProblemFlashings are critical for external moisture control and are often hidden by cladding or roofing.
Cladding clearance problem
ProblemClearances help cladding drain and dry. Wrong levels can create weathertightness and durability problems.
Cavity batten problem
ProblemThe drained cavity is a key weathertightness element for many residential cladding systems.
Wall underlay damage
ProblemDamaged underlay can let water reach framing before the cladding drainage path works correctly.
Window installation issue
ProblemJoinery problems can cause leaks, poor operation, failed inspection, and expensive cladding rework.
Waterproofing defect
ProblemWaterproofing is hidden and failure can damage framing, floors, linings, and finishes.
Failed inspection
ProblemInspection failures can block work, delay CCC, and reveal issues that must be corrected before continuing.
Subcontractor delay
ProblemTrade delays affect the critical path, other subcontractors, inspections, client updates, and potential contract notices.
Health and safety breach
ProblemSafety breaches can injure people and create legal duties, site shutdowns, notifiable events, and serious harm.
Missing producer statement or certificate
ProblemMissing evidence can delay CCC and handover even when the physical work looks complete.
Defects before handover
ProblemDefects affect client confidence, practical completion, trade recall, final payment, and post-handover workload.
