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What do I do when field dimension not matching shop drawing dimension?

Measuring, Field Verification & Layout MarksFoundation layout starter — field verify before cutting/loading

When field dimension and shop drawing dimension disagree, stop and verify before cutting, forcing, or installing.

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Field checklist

Re-measure from the correct control point.
Check latest shop drawing/revision.
Look for field changes or missed finish thickness.
Document the difference.
Ask for direction before modifying.

Ask foreman

The field dimension does not match the shop drawing. What do you want us to use?

Do not

Do not force shop-drawn duct into a field dimension that does not match.

Why it matters

The field may have changed, the drawing may be old, or the measurement may be from the wrong point.

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