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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.

34 detailed problem cardsIncludes escalation and daily-report wording

34 results

Site access blocked or unsafe

Problem

Poor access causes delivery delays, public risk, neighbour complaints, damaged property, and possible corridor/TMP issues.

Site access problemsSite establishment

Weather delay

Problem

Weather can create safety risks, quality defects, programme delay, material damage, and contractual delay notices.

Weather delaysAll stages

Suspected asbestos during demolition or renovation

Problem

Asbestos 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.

Health and safety breachesDemolition / pre-construction

Missing drawings or details

Problem

Building from missing or assumed information can create non-compliance, rework, variation disputes, and inspection failure.

Missing drawingsAll stages

Conflicting drawings

Problem

Conflicts can affect structure, consent compliance, programme, cost, ordering, and trade sequencing.

Conflicting drawingsAll stages

Incorrect set-out

Problem

Set-out mistakes can cause boundary encroachment, drainage falls problems, foundation rework, and consent issues.

Incorrect set-outSet-out

Boundary issue

Problem

Boundary errors can trigger disputes, encroachment, resource consent issues, access problems, and legal cost.

Boundary issuesPre-construction / set-out

Soft ground or unexpected fill

Problem

Foundation design depends on suitable bearing. Unexpected ground can affect structure, cost, programme, and council/engineer inspections.

Excavation problemsEarthworks and foundations

Water in excavation

Problem

Water can create collapse risk, poor bearing, sediment discharge, concrete quality issues, and inspection delay.

Excavation problemsEarthworks and foundations

Incorrect trench depth

Problem

Wrong trench depth can cause drainage failure, pipe damage, failed inspection, or conflict with foundation/landscape levels.

Excavation problemsDrainage and underground services

Service clash

Problem

Poorly managed clashes can damage structure, waterproofing, fire/safety, bracing, or future maintenance access.

Service clashesUnderground or rough-in services

Damaged underground service / service strike

Problem

Service strikes can injure people, interrupt neighbours, create emergency response, and cause major cost/delay.

Damaged underground servicesEarthworks

Incorrect footing size

Problem

Footing size and bearing are structural issues. Fixing after concrete is difficult and may require engineer direction.

FoundationsFoundations

Incorrect reinforcing

Problem

Reinforcing is structural and often concealed by concrete. Errors can cause failed inspection and structural risk.

FoundationsFoundations / slab

Concrete delivery issue

Problem

Concrete placement problems can affect structure, finish, curing, joints, and programme.

ConcreteConcrete slabs / foundations

Concrete curing problem

Problem

Poor curing can reduce durability, finish quality, and performance, and may create disputes or remedial work.

ConcreteConcrete slabs

Framing out of plumb or line

Problem

Poor framing affects structure, cladding, linings, joinery, finishes, and inspection quality.

FramingWall framing

Incorrect framing layout

Problem

Framing layout errors cause rework and may affect bracing, lintels, services, finishes, and consented layout.

FramingWall framing

Missing or wrong lintel

Problem

Lintels support loads over openings. Errors are structural and must be fixed before lining/cladding.

FramingWall framing

Wrong fixings

Problem

Fixings often control structure, durability, bracing, cladding, roofing, and warranty compliance.

Framing / envelopeMultiple stages

Bracing problem

Problem

Bracing resists wind/earthquake loads and is a major inspection and CCC issue.

FramingWall framing / linings

Roof framing issue

Problem

Roof framing errors can affect structure, roofing installation, ceiling lines, and safety.

Roof framingRoof framing

Roofing leak

Problem

Roof leaks damage structure, linings, insulation, finishes, and client confidence. They can also signal E2 detail failure.

Roofing leaksRoofing

Incorrect flashing installation

Problem

Flashings are critical for external moisture control and are often hidden by cladding or roofing.

FlashingsRoofing / cladding / windows

Cladding clearance problem

Problem

Clearances help cladding drain and dry. Wrong levels can create weathertightness and durability problems.

CladdingCladding / exterior works

Cavity batten problem

Problem

The drained cavity is a key weathertightness element for many residential cladding systems.

CladdingWall underlay and cavity

Wall underlay damage

Problem

Damaged underlay can let water reach framing before the cladding drainage path works correctly.

Wall underlayWall underlay and cavity

Window installation issue

Problem

Joinery problems can cause leaks, poor operation, failed inspection, and expensive cladding rework.

Windows and doorsWindows and exterior doors

Waterproofing defect

Problem

Waterproofing is hidden and failure can damage framing, floors, linings, and finishes.

WaterproofingWaterproofing

Failed inspection

Problem

Inspection failures can block work, delay CCC, and reveal issues that must be corrected before continuing.

Failed inspectionsAll inspected stages

Subcontractor delay

Problem

Trade delays affect the critical path, other subcontractors, inspections, client updates, and potential contract notices.

Subcontractor delaysAll stages

Health and safety breach

Problem

Safety breaches can injure people and create legal duties, site shutdowns, notifiable events, and serious harm.

Health and safety breachesAll stages

Missing producer statement or certificate

Problem

Missing evidence can delay CCC and handover even when the physical work looks complete.

Missing producer statementsCloseout / CCC

Defects before handover

Problem

Defects affect client confidence, practical completion, trade recall, final payment, and post-handover workload.

Defects before handoverDefects and practical completion