The pre-installation meeting is one of the most important — and free! — services offered by DeepRoot.
They provide an opportunity for a DeepRoot representative to meet with installing contractors prior to the start of their Silva Cell installations to help ensure that they’re comfortable with the installation process. What are the details of these meetings?
- Best when done 2 weeks prior to installation
- 30 to 40 minutes in total length
- We review installation process and materials/equipment needed
- Address project details and site-specific concerns
Once participants have been confirmed and we’ve agreed on a date and time, an online meeting is set up. Having the meetings online provides the opportunity for other members of the project team to participate in the meeting no matter their physical location. All they need to join is internet/phone access.
Who should participate in this meeting? At minimum, the installing contractor’s project manager and on-site supervisor should attend. But there is enormous value in including as many other members of the project team or other stakeholders as possible. The best installations are those which begin with a pre-installation meeting that is attended by as many representatives as possible (including the GM/CM, designers, QA/QC associates, city staff, and any other trades affected by the work).
While it often feels difficult fitting another meeting into your schedule, remember that time spent resolving issues such as submittals, QA/QC requirements and responsibilities, schedule, and access — before they can negatively impact productivity in the field — gets paid back with dividends. Don’t miss the opportunity!
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