Erection is certainly the most visible phase to the customer.  For this reason, it needs to be professionally managed, and finish on time.  Other items on the partial list include:

• Documentation  Field operations need complete documentation.  This is typically missing or incomplete for most producers.  Start the job right.   Here is a partial list:
• Daily report showing starting and finish time, pieces set, weather, safety, extra work, delays.
• Prompt written notification of all delays and extra work.
• Documentation of all repairs.
• Documentation of all damage from other trades.
• Keep a log of all field rework by mark number and cast date for QC analysis.
• Up to date safety reporting.  Don't let this get behind.
• Prompt submission of written change requests
 
• Pre-erection survey    A pre-erection survey is essential to insure that access is satisfactory and the site is actually ready.  Crane reach and access conditions should conform to your plan.  Those requirements should have ben a matter of agreement at the kickoff meeting with the customer.

• Erection Plan  The most important thing is an every piece erection sequence.  This is needed before the production plan.

• Inspections  Here are some key checkpoints
• Use a PCI Certified erector if that is possible
• You should have an agreement with your customer for prompt inspection of completed work.  This helps in approval of progress payments and minimizes the punchlist.  This progress inspection should be keyed to partial return of retainage, but that will have to be negotiated before you sign the contract.
• Keep up with welding inspections.  This is both a practical as well as a safety consideration.

• Job Storage    The need for surge storage at or near the job needs to be determined and arranged.

• Job Safety    Most jobs now require submittal of a safety plan including fall protection.

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