I 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?

Tell your foreman immediately. Never try to hide a major installation error behind ceiling tiles. The system balancer will catch the severe airflow restriction the moment the fans start up, forcing a massive, costly teardown later. Own the mistake instantly, bring the foreman the exact layout metrics of the error, and help them organize a recovery plan to swap out the runs. Admitting a mistake early preserves your reputation as a professional, trustworthy pre-foreman who respects the integ

[' Tell your foreman immediately. Never try to hide a major installation error behind ceiling tiles. The system balancer will catch the severe airflow restriction the moment the fans start up, forcing a massive, costly teardown later. Own the mistake instantly, bring the foreman the exact layout metrics of the error, and help them organize a recovery plan to swap out the runs. Admitting a mistake early preserves your reputation as a professional, trustworthy pre-foreman who respects the integrity of the trade.', '--']

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• Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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• Tell your foreman immediately. Never try to hide a major installation error behind ceiling tiles. The system balancer will catch the severe airflow restriction the moment the fans start up, forcing a massive, costly teardown later. Own the mistake instan

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• Tell your foreman immediately. Never try to hide a major installation error behind ceiling tiles. The system balancer will catch the severe airflow restriction the moment the fans...

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