Checklist for the Concrete Pre-Construction Conference - Sample Checklist

Sep 11, 2026

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Checklist for the Concrete Pre-Construction Conference provides a structured framework for planning quality concrete construction work through early pre-construction meetings. It explains the purpose and emphasizes avoiding potential problems before project start when cost impact is relatively low. The checklist allocates responsibilities and establishes procedures across the full concrete workflow, including project information, subgrade preparation, forming, mix design, equipment, material ordering and scheduling, placing, consolidation, finishing, jointing, curing and protection, testing, acceptance, and relevant safety and environmental issues.

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Introduction

Sample Checklist for the Concrete Pre-Construction Conference

A. Project Information

B. Construction Process

Checklist for the Concrete Pre-Construction Conference Introduction Pre-construction meetings are of prime importance in planning concrete construction work because many potential problems can be avoided at the right time – before the start of the project when the cost impact is relatively low. In 1999, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) joined in a partnership to enhance the quality of concrete construction. This checklist is oneof the ongoing initiatives of the partnership. NRMCA and ASCC recognize the benefits resulting from participating in these pre-construction meetings and have prepared this Checklist for the Concrete Pre-construction Conference to assist the decision makers and participants on a project-representing the owner, specifier, general contractor, concrete contractor, concrete producer, other material suppliers and testing agency – in planning quality concrete construction work. The checklist allocates responsibilities and establishes procedures related to concrete construction – subgrade preparation, forming, concrete mixture proportioning (mix design), necessary equipment, ordering and scheduling materials and operations, placing, consolidating, finishing, jointing, curing and protection, testing and acceptance as well safety and environmental issues. The checklist covers some of the issues that need to be discussed at a pre-construction meeting and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Sample Checklist for the Concrete Pre-Construction Conference A. Project Information 1. Project Name 2. Location 3. Project start date 4. Project completion date 5. Project participants | Owner: | Contact: | | | --- | --- | --- | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Architect: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Structural Engineer: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | CM or GC: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Concrete Contractor: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Concrete Producer: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Admix Supplier: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Pump Contractor: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Concrete Finisher: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Testing Laboratory: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Inspection Agency: | Contact: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | | Other: | Contac: | | | Email: | Phone: | Cell: | 6. Background information about the project: 7. Unique features of the project: 8. Distribution of completed checklist: Project Participants: Others: B. Construction Process 1. Review notes and changes on drawings that may affect construction process: 2. Sequence of construction and milestones dates: a. Foundations: b. Walls c. Structural Slabs d. Slab-on-grade interior e. Slab-on-grade exterior 3. Construction/Acceptance of base/subgrade, compaction, elevation. Responsibility for: a. Providing base and subgrade elevations to contractors b. Stability of the base and/or subgrade under construction traffic c. Protecting the base and/or subgrade from water damage d. Compacting and final grading of the base and subgrade after all plumbing installations are complete e. Location of electrical lines (conduit) In subgrade trenched and backfilled with rock In rock subgrade Protection from truck traffic if required 4. Responsibility for site access roads and their maintenance 5. Responsibility for available space for pumping operations if required Access for two trucks to pump, one on each side Staging area for testing and slump adjustment 6. Person responsible for directing trucks to pump or placement area 7. Responsible for directing/backing up trucks 8. Responsibility for power, lighting, water and water pressure during placing and finishing 9. Responsibility for controlling the ambient temperatures (subgrade,

FAQs

What is the purpose of the concrete pre-construction conference checklist?

The checklist supports decision makers and participants in planning quality concrete construction work by addressing issues to discuss before the project starts.

Which project roles and participants are covered in the checklist?

It covers the owner and project representatives such as architects, structural engineers, CM/GC, concrete contractors, concrete producers, admixture suppliers, pump contractors, concrete finishers, testing laboratories, inspection agencies, and other involved parties.

What construction process responsibilities does the checklist cover?

It includes responsibilities and procedures for subgrade preparation and acceptance, forming, mix proportioning, equipment and materials scheduling, placing and consolidation, finishing and jointing, curing and protection, testing and acceptance, plus safety and environmental issues.

Sep 11, 2026

Uploaded by Gelato