I did not understand the direction but said yes anyway

Stop before guessing. Repeat back what you think you heard and ask for a sketch or quick markup.

Stop if

• I want to make sure I got that. Can you sketch it or let me repeat it back before I do it?

Watch out

• Do not pretend you understood and then guess.

Check

• Stop before cutting/hanging/sealing.
• Repeat back the direction.
• Ask for sketch/photo markup if route or dimension is unclear.
• Write room/grid/system.
• Confirm before point of no return.

Steps

• Stop before cutting/hanging/sealing.
• Repeat back the direction.
• Ask for sketch/photo markup if route or dimension is unclear.
• Write room/grid/system.
• Confirm before point of no return.

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