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In-Progress Quality Inspections for Masonry

The In-Progress Quality Inspections workflow supports masonry contractors by reviewing installations as they are built. It includes checking mortar consistency, joint alignment, reinforcement, and weather protection measures during construction. By using this workflow, masonry companies reduce defects, improve efficiency, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from confidence that craftsmanship is monitored continuously. Teams gain accountability through documented inspections and corrective measures. With this workflow in place, masonry contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while ensuring durable, compliant results at every stage.

Identify block courses, joints, and reinforcement

Align with wall progress and scaffold work

Review wall tie, block bond, and mortar mix

Watch masonry wall stacking and alignment

Confirm bond line, head joints, and alignment

Match wall bond and joint specs to guidelines

Note block spacing or out-of-level courses

Note block misalignment to mason crew

Instruct mason to reset bond or joint

Track bond line fixes or joint reset

Enter wall issues in masonry record

Communicate bond/joint flags to super

Store wall bond, height, and photo set

Identify block courses, joints, and reinforcement

Align with wall progress and scaffold work

Review wall tie, block bond, and mortar mix

Watch masonry wall stacking and alignment

Confirm bond line, head joints, and alignment

Match wall bond and joint specs to guidelines

Note block spacing or out-of-level courses

Note block misalignment to mason crew

Instruct mason to reset bond or joint

Track bond line fixes or joint reset

Enter wall issues in masonry record

Communicate bond/joint flags to super

Store wall bond, height, and photo set