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Construction quality control checklist

A quality control inspection form for one work package, filled in on a phone on site. Name the package, trade, subcontractor and the ITP or spec it follows. Check each material against its approved submittal, run the standard checks and the ones your spec sets for this trade, and record tolerance readings by location against the values in your spec, with a pass or fail on each. Then note hold and witness points, raise nonconformances and sign it off with the subcontractor. The checks come from your inspection and test plan, and each nonconformance is written up on the non-conformance report.

For QC managers, superintendents, site engineers and project managers on commercial, industrial and public jobs, in any trade.

Written for any country. The notes name the US federal QC rules (UFGS 01 45 00 and the FAR) where they help; your contract and specification decide what applies.

  • Work package, trade, subcontractor, ITP or spec reference and stage of the work
  • Materials checked against approved submittals, with label scan and photos
  • Nine standard checks plus your own package checks, each with a reason for anything not right
  • Tolerance readings by location against the target and allowed values you enter, pass or fail on each
  • Hold and witness points, nonconformances, counts, an overall result and two signatures
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What should a construction quality control checklist cover?

A QC check is useful when it is tied to one package and one plan, and every result can be traced back to the spec. Entering the target and allowed tolerance from the specification next to each reading means anyone reading the report can see why a reading failed, and the hold point stays shut until it is fixed.

Last updated . Facts checked by the SiteSurvey team on 27 October 2026 against Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, UFGS 01 45 00 Quality Control (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC), FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (eCFR) and FAR 46.105, Contractor responsibilities (eCFR).

How to run a construction quality control inspection

Inspect one work package at a time, against the plan and spec written for it.

  1. Set up the package

    Enter the work package, trade, subcontractor, the ITP or QC plan reference, the spec sections and drawings in use, and the stage of the work.

  2. Check the materials

    List each material in the package, with its approved submittal and delivery or batch number. Mark whether what arrived matches the approval, and scan or photograph the label.

  3. Run the checks

    Work through the standard checks, then add the checks your ITP or spec sets for this trade. Give a reason and a photo for anything that needs action or was not checked.

  4. Take tolerance readings

    Add each location as a space. For each reading enter the target and allowed tolerance from your spec, then the measured value. The form shows the deviation and a pass or fail.

  5. Hold points and NCRs

    Record the status of each hold and witness point, attach test results, and list the nonconformances raised with their numbers.

  6. Result and sign-off

    Read the counts and overall result, set actions with owners and dates, choose the decision and sign with the subcontractor. Share the PDF report.

What makes a construction quality control check useful

Tolerance readings by location, with the target and allowed values from your spec

Column B-4, gridline B/4: out of plumb measured 0.69 in with a total station against 0.50 in allowed in the project spec. Fail. NCR-B-011 raised, bracing on line 4 to be tensioned and the column re-shot before the grouting hold point is released.

Fictional example. Record the actual evidence and approved arrangements for your job.

A common recording mistake

Ticking tolerances as checked without writing down the reading or the allowed value, so a failed element is only found when the next trade builds on it.

What happens next

Close the actions, re-take the failed readings, release the hold point in the ITP and run the follow-up check on the next part of the package.

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Every question in the construction quality control checklist template

A quality control inspection of one work package: trade and subcontractor, ITP or spec reference, materials against the approved submittals, standard and package checks, tolerance readings by location against the spec values you enter with pass or fail, hold and witness points, nonconformances raised, photos, counts, an overall result and sign-off by the QC manager and subcontractor. 6 sections and 113 questions. Follow-up questions and guidance appear only when an answer calls for them, so the person on site never sees the ones that do not apply.

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  • Project: the project name
  • Project address: the site address, from the space or the project
  • Owner or client: the project's customer

Work package and inspection

  • ProjectShort answer

    Filled in from the project in SiteSurvey.

    Fills in from the project name
  • Project addressShort answer
    Fills in from the site address, from the space or the project
  • Owner or clientShort answer
    Fills in from the project's customer
  • Location (GPS)Short answer
  • Inspection date*Date
  • QC inspector or QC manager*Short answer
  • Project or contract numberShort answer
  • Work package or feature of work*Short answer

    For example Tilt-up wall panels, east elevation.

  • TradeShort answer
  • SubcontractorShort answer
  • ITP or QC plan reference and revisionShort answer

    The inspection and test plan this check follows.

  • Specification sectionsShort answer
  • Drawings and revisions usedShort answer
  • Stage of the work*Choose one
    • Preparatory: before the work starts
    • Initial: first part of the work
    • Follow-up: work in progress
    • Final: package complete
  • GuidanceOn US federal jobs that use UFGS section 01 45 00, the QC manager runs three phases of control for each definable feature of work: preparatory, initial and follow-up. Other contracts use their own terms. Pick the stage that fits and follow your contract.
  • Others presentShort answer

    For example the superintendent and the subcontractor foreman.

  • Weather on siteAnswer

Materials against the approved submittals

  • GuidanceList the materials used in this package. Check each delivery against the approved submittal, and scan or photograph the label.
  • Materials
    Repeat for each material. Each one asks:
    • Material or product*Short answer

      For example Grade 60 rebar #5, or the panel lifting inserts.

    • Approved submittal or referenceShort answer

      Submittal number and revision, or the approved sample.

    • Delivery ticket, batch or heat numberShort answer
    • Delivered material against the approval*Choose one
      • Matches the approval
      • Does not match
      • Not checked
    • What is different, or why not checkedNotes
      Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
    • Product label or tagScan a label: product, batch or heat number, manufacturer, date

      Optional. Scan the data plate or label to capture the numbers.

    • Photo of the material or labelPhotos
  • Materials checkedWorked out by the form
  • Do not match the approvalWorked out by the form
  • Not checkedWorked out by the form

Workmanship checks

  • Drawings and specification on site are the current revisionChoose one

    Check the revision on the drawings used against the latest issued.

    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Materials in the work match the approved submittalsChoose one
    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Setting out, lines and levels checked against the drawingsChoose one
    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Tolerance readings taken against the specification valuesChoose one

    Record the readings by location on the next page.

    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Workmanship meets the agreed standard or sampleChoose one

    For example the mock-up or first section agreed at the start.

    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Finished work and materials protected from damage and weatherChoose one
    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Work area clean, clear of debris and offcutsChoose one
    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Required test results received and attached, or tests bookedChoose one
    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Items from the last inspection correctedChoose one
    • Acceptable
    • Action needed
    • Not checked
    • Not applicable
  • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Standard checks needing actionWorked out by the form
  • Not checkedWorked out by the form
  • AcceptableWorked out by the form
  • Checks for this package
    Repeat for each check. Each one asks:
    • Check*Short answer

      For example Lifting inserts in the positions shown on the panel drawing.

    • Requirement or clauseShort answer

      The spec section, drawing note or ITP line.

    • Result*Choose one
      • Acceptable
      • Action needed
      • Not checked
      • Not applicable
    • What needs doing, or why not checkedNotes
      Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
    • PhotoPhotos
  • Package checks needing actionWorked out by the form
  • AcceptableWorked out by the form

Tolerance readings by location

  • GuidanceEnter the target and the allowed tolerance from your drawings and specification for each reading. The form compares the reading with them; it has no tolerances of its own.
  • Locations
    Repeat for each location. Each one asks:
    • Location or element*Short answer

      For example Panel P-14, gridline A, 3 to 4.

    • Level, grid or elevationShort answer
    • Location (GPS)Short answer

      Optional. Useful on open sites and long runs.

    • Tolerance readings
      Repeat for each reading. Each one asks:
      • What was measured*Short answer

        For example Panel height, or Bow along the long edge.

      • UnitChoose one
        • mm
        • in
        • ft
        • degrees
        • Other
      • Spec or drawing reference for the toleranceShort answer
      • Design or target value*Number

        From the drawing. Use 0 for straightness, bow or out-of-plumb.

      • Allowed below the target*Number

        From the specification. Enter 0 if none.

      • Allowed above the target*Number

        From the specification. Enter 0 if none.

      • Measured value*Number
      • Deviation from the targetWorked out by the form
      • ResultWorked out by the form
      • r_outWorked out by the form
      • Instrument usedShort answer

        For example Steel tape, 10 ft straightedge, total station.

      • Photo of the readingPhotos
    • Readings hereWorked out by the form
    • Out of toleranceWorked out by the form
    • Photos of this locationPhotos
    • NotesNotes
  • Readings takenWorked out by the form
  • Out of toleranceWorked out by the form
  • Within toleranceWorked out by the form
  • WarningA reading is out of tolerance. Raise a nonconformance on the next page, and do not build on or cover the work until it is dealt with.
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant

Hold points, tests and nonconformances

  • Hold and witness points in this package
    Repeat for each point. Each one asks:
    • ITP line or point*Short answer

      For example ITP line 6: panel erection and bracing.

    • Type*Choose one
      • Hold point
      • Witness point
      • Review of records
    • Status*Choose one
      • Released
      • Not released
      • Witnessed
      • Notified, nobody attended
      • Not reached yet
    • Released or witnessed byShort answer
      Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
    • DateDate
      Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
    • What is needed before releaseNotes
      Shown when “Status” is “Not released”
  • Hold points reached, not releasedWorked out by the form
  • CheckA hold point is not released. Work past it should wait until the person named in the ITP releases it.
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  • Test results and certificatesPhotos

    For example concrete cylinder breaks, weld tests or mill certificates.

  • Nonconformances raised
    Repeat for each ncr. Each one asks:
    • NCR number*Short answer
    • LocationShort answer
    • What does not conform*Notes
    • Proposed dispositionChoose one
      • Rework
      • Repair
      • Use as is (designer or owner agreed)
      • Reject and replace
      • Not decided yet
    • Status*Choose one
      • Open
      • Closed
    • PhotoPhotos
  • NonconformancesWorked out by the form
  • Still openWorked out by the form
  • General photos of the packagePhotos

Result, actions and sign-off

  • Checks acceptableWorked out by the form
  • Materials not matchingWorked out by the form
  • Readings out of toleranceWorked out by the form
  • Open nonconformancesWorked out by the form
  • Items needing actionWorked out by the form
  • Overall resultWorked out by the form
  • Actions
    Repeat for each action. Each one asks:
    • Action*Notes
    • PriorityChoose one
      • Urgent: stop work
      • Before cover-up
      • Before the next stage
      • Before handover
    • Who will do it*Short answer
    • Due byDate
    • Status*Choose one
      • Open
      • In progress
      • Done, checked
    • Photo when donePhotos
      Shown when “Status” is “Done, checked”
  • Actions still openWorked out by the form
  • Decision*Choose one
    • Conforms: proceed
    • Proceed once the listed actions are done
    • Does not conform: correct and re-inspect
  • Next inspection or re-inspection dateDate
  • CheckThis is the contractor's quality control record. It does not accept the work for the owner, engineer or building official, and their inspections do not replace it.
  • SummaryNotes
  • QC manager nameShort answer
  • QC manager signature*Signature
  • Subcontractor representative nameShort answer
  • Subcontractor representative signatureSignature

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Construction quality control checklist FAQs

Is this a construction quality control plan?

No. A quality control plan is the document that sets out how quality will be controlled on the whole project. UFGS 01 45 00, for example, asks for the QC organization and staff, submittal procedures, a testing plan and log, the list of definable features of work and the procedures for the three phases of control. This form is the inspection record you fill in under that plan, one work package at a time. For the plan of checks for a package, use the inspection and test plan template.

Source: Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, UFGS 01 45 00 Quality Control (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC).

What are the three phases of control?

UFGS 01 45 00, used on US Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC and Air Force jobs, asks the QC manager to run three phases for each definable feature of work. The preparatory phase comes before work starts: review the spec and drawings, check submittals are approved and materials on hand match them, and discuss tolerances and workmanship. The initial phase checks the first part of the work. Follow-up checks continue daily or more often until the feature is complete. Pick the matching stage on page 1 of the form.

Source: Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, UFGS 01 45 00 Quality Control (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC).

Where do the tolerances come from?

From your drawings and specification. The form has no tolerances of its own. For each reading you enter the target, how far below and above it the spec allows, and the measured value. The form works out the deviation and shows pass or fail, and counts the readings out of tolerance by location and overall.

What happens when something fails?

Record it with a reason and a photo, raise a nonconformance and enter its number, and set an action with an owner and a due date. Do not build on or cover the work until it is dealt with: UFGS 01 45 00 says "Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work", and on US federal contracts FAR 52.246-12 has the contractor replace or correct nonconforming work without charge. Write each one up fully on the non-conformance report.

Sources: Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, UFGS 01 45 00 Quality Control (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) and FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (eCFR).

Does the owner's inspection replace the contractor's quality control?

No. On US federal contracts, FAR 52.246-12 says the contractor must keep an adequate inspection system and complete inspection records, and that government inspections do not relieve the contractor of responsibility for quality control or imply acceptance. FAR 46.105 makes the contractor responsible for controlling quality and offering only conforming work. Other contracts set their own terms, but the principle is common. This form is the contractor's record; it does not accept the work for anyone else.

Sources: FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (eCFR) and FAR 46.105, Contractor responsibilities (eCFR).

Can I use it for any trade?

Yes. The standard checks apply to most packages: current drawings, materials matching approvals, setting out, tolerances, workmanship, protection, cleanliness, tests and earlier items. Add the checks your ITP or spec sets for the trade, such as bolt tightening for steel or cover to reinforcement for concrete. For a general site visit across trades, the site inspection report template fits better.

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