Run the Week, Don’t Let It Run You
Adopt a simple cadence: weekly stand-up (15–20 minutes) with a live two-week look-ahead, a Friday closeout (photos, clean site, punch-by-phase), and a Monday materials check against inspection gates. Tie milestones to inspections—framing, rough MEP, insulation/air barrier, and final—and make sure long-lead deliveries land at least one cycle before they’re needed.
Logs That Prevent Fire Drills
Maintain four living documents: (1) RFI log with due dates, (2) submittal register for windows, skylights, insulation, equipment, (3) long-lead register (order/ship/arrival), and (4) change-order ledger with reason codes (hidden condition vs. upgrade). Share snapshots weekly so surprises surface early.
Sequencing & Quality Gates
No drywall until insulation passes inspection; no trim until prime cures and HVAC startup is scheduled; no final paint until commissioning (blower door, duct leakage, HVAC verification) is complete. Book special inspections when you lock the work plan, not after framing starts.
Grab templates for look-aheads, registers, and inspection checklists on our NYC Attic Remodeling Service project management page.