TinnerFlow™Foreman Skills & Jobsite Productivity
Foreman questions, crew planning, toolbox talks, material counts, daily tasks, productivity, and jobsite communication.
Foreman Skills & Jobsite Productivity questions
How do I keep my tape measure from snapping and kinking on 20-foot spans?1st Year · Check firstWhat information does the foreman need when I go do a material count?1st Year · Stop / VerifyWhat's the standard procedure for end-of-day jobsite cleanup for sheet metal crews?1st Year · Check firstHow do I ask the foreman a question without interrupting a layout calculation?1st Year · Check firstHow do I properly secure the reheat coil to the VAV discharge?2nd Year · Check firstWhat's the difference between a lay-in diffuser and a surface-mount grille?2nd Year · Check firstWhat is the proper spacing for tek screws on a 24-inch round slip joint?2nd Year · Check firstHow do I transition from rectangular black iron to a high-velocity exhaust fan?3rd Year · Stop / VerifyWhat is a "Z-bracket" and how do I use it to secure shaft duct to the concrete deck?3rd Year · Stop / VerifyWhat is the process for submitting an RFI (Request for Information) when a clash stops work?3rd Year · Check firstHow do I protect my installed ductwork from getting damaged by other trades on lifts?3rd Year · Check firstWhat happens if I accidentally cut a post-tension cable in a concrete slab?3rd Year · Stop / VerifyWhat does the NFPA 90A code say about using combustible materials in a return air plenum?4th Year · Stop / VerifyWhy do I need 5 to 10 duct diameters of straight duct downstream of the air handler?4th Year · Check firstHow do I perform a complete material take-off from a set of mechanical drawings?4th Year · Check firstHow do I break down a complex mechanical room layout into daily tasks for a two-man crew?4th Year · Stop / VerifyHow do I handle an apprentice who is repeatedly making the same measurement mistakes?4th Year · Stop / VerifyWhat's the best way to track "Change Order" work so the company gets paid for extras?4th Year · Check firstHow do I verify the fab shop's shipping manifest so I know exactly what's missing before we start?4th Year · Check firstWhat is the "critical path" on a construction schedule, and how does it affect our HVAC crew?4th Year · Stop / VerifyHow do I build a relationship with the General Contractor's superintendent to get favors when we need them?4th Year · Check firstWhat's the smartest way to transition a crew from the rough-in phase to the trim/finish phase?4th Year · Check firstThe concrete guys poured a shaft out of plumb, and my duct won't drop straight. How do I adjust?4th Year · Stop / VerifyThe electrical engineer moved the lights, and now every single diffuser has to shift 3 feet. How do I manage the rework efficiently?4th Year · Stop / VerifyWe lost power to the building, but we have 40 pieces of duct to hang. How do we shoot hanger points without laser levels?4th Year · Check firstI just realized I misread the print, and the last 100 feet of duct is 4 inches too small. Do I hide it or tell the boss immediately?4th Year · Stop / VerifyWhy is rooftop duct holding water on top?3rd Year · Check firstHow do I fix a spiral slip joint that popped during pressure test?3rd Year · Check firstHow do I seal air balance test holes that blow out caps?3rd Year · Standard CorrectionCan a vertical duct riser be supported from light-gauge studs or straps?3rd Year · Stop / VerifyWhy does a damper actuator run but the blades stay frozen?3rd Year · Check firstWhy did the drop-in anchor blow out in a fluted pan deck?2nd Year · Check firstWhy are beam clamps walking down the steel after the fan starts?3rd Year · Check firstIs one sheet metal screw enough to hold a duct hanger strap?1st Year · Stop and get directionWhy did the screws strip out on a spiral duct coupler?2nd Year · Standard CorrectionWhy did a spiral duct reducer separate during startup?2nd Year · Check firstWhy is a flat-on-one-side 45-degree transition choking airflow?3rd Year · Check firstWhy is an adjustable 45-degree elbow leaking at the gore seam?2nd Year · Standard CorrectionWhy do drywall screws fail on a vibrating louver sleeve?2nd Year · Check firstWhy can wedge anchors crack a CMU louver opening?3rd Year · Check firstWhy should louver expansion keys be allowed to move?3rd Year · Check firstHow can long screws lock a louver blade track shut?2nd Year · Check firstWhy should you not hammer a grille frame into a tight wood door opening?1st Year · Standard CorrectionWhy should every duct lift include a hardware bucket?1st Year · Field ReferenceWhy should screws stay off the spiral lockseam?1st Year · Check firstWhy can using the wrong screw size become a structural problem?1st Year · Stop / get directionWhy does round duct need enough sleeve overlap before screwing?1st Year · Check firstHow do I avoid the whipping un-locked zip-screw hex adapter?1st Year · Stop and verify