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Job Startup & Mobilization Process for Flooring

The Job Startup & Mobilization Process workflow helps flooring contractors prepare projects efficiently. It includes staging materials, confirming subfloor readiness, scheduling crews, and verifying safety compliance. By standardizing mobilization, flooring companies reduce delays, improve communication, and strengthen professionalism. Clients benefit from clear expectations and timely project starts, while teams gain accountability. With this workflow in place, flooring contractors can protect margins, improve efficiency, and deliver reliable, on-time results.

Confirm flooring installers have been briefed and mobilized

Confirm flooring permit (if required) is posted

Coordinate glue, underlayment, and flooring products

Provide flooring crew access instructions

Mark flooring material drop area by zone

Set porta john and secure adhesive storage

Mark adhesive zones and install work areas

Walk flooring crew through zones and layout plan

Distribute flooring install plan and transitions

Go over adhesives, slips, and install hazards

Assign underlayment, plank, and trim install

Start log with installer time and conditions

Confirm vapor barrier or flooring substrate approval

Confirm with GC that flooring install has begun