Review test results before samples are destroyed.

It is too late to get them retested later if they have already been destroyed or disposed of.

It is best to review test reports as soon as they are received.

Test reports and results should include descriptions of test methods so that they can be compared to what is expected.

Tagged with: reports • samples • test method • tests

Filed under: Testing

For soils testing, get a map and list of where tests were taken so that you can see if that matches where your designs are to be constructed.

Some soils analysis companies may just take limited samples and extrapolate the results to cover the entire area. This may mean that when drilling is done for foundations, the soil is very different to what is expected.

Make sure these maps are clear.

Ideally they would have GPS coordinates for each test point, not just hand markings on maps (which may not be very accurate).

Tagged with: drilling • foundations • GPS • maps • samples • soil • soil testing • Testing

Filed under: Communication • Construction