A good site review is fast, but it should not be casual. Before you send observations back to the office, take a few minutes to make sure the drawing context is clear.
Before the walkthrough
Open the DWG while you still have a reliable connection, even if the actual review will happen offline. Check that the file opens locally and that the layout you need is available.
If the drawing has many layers, identify the few that matter for the inspection. Turning off noise makes measurements and notes easier to trust.
During the walkthrough
Keep each observation tied to a precise location on the plan. Short notes are enough when the location is obvious, but add a photo when the condition will be hard to interpret later.
For measurements, zoom in first and make sure you are snapping or tapping the intended geometry. A small tap error on a dense CAD drawing can become a large field misunderstanding.
Before sharing
Review the notes list before exporting. Remove duplicates, clarify vague comments, and group related observations when possible.
The final report should answer three questions: where is the issue, what changed, and who needs to act next.
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