CONSTRUCTION PHOTO-DOCUMENTATION 2012
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| CONSTRUCTION PHOTO-DOCUMENTATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 |
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Where (else) to look when photographing your project
| When talking about photo-documenting your project you are thinking about demolition, site prep, construction, etc. There is more to consider: |
Surrounding properties
Photograph adjacent properties in detail. All properties bordering the project site
needs to be recorded, look at landscaping, fences, and the structures themselves.
If the nearby property is in poor condition you'll want to take extra photographs of
it. If there is other construction activities or road construction nearby you may
want to photograph that as well.
If you are in or passing through or working in a residential area you will want to
get pictures of the current road conditions and sidewalks. If workers and
equipment will be parking along the streets it is very important to get photographs
of the homeowners front yards, landscaping, etc.
The same applies if you are in a rural area or park. People are sensitive to damages
to the surrounding natural environment. If you need to protect waterways or
vegetation during construction it is recommended that you take photographs of the
current conditions and protection measures.
Photograph adjacent properties in detail. All properties bordering the project site
needs to be recorded, look at landscaping, fences, and the structures themselves.
If the nearby property is in poor condition you'll want to take extra photographs of
it. If there is other construction activities or road construction nearby you may
want to photograph that as well.
If you are in or passing through or working in a residential area you will want to
get pictures of the current road conditions and sidewalks. If workers and
equipment will be parking along the streets it is very important to get photographs
of the homeowners front yards, landscaping, etc.
The same applies if you are in a rural area or park. People are sensitive to damages
to the surrounding natural environment. If you need to protect waterways or
vegetation during construction it is recommended that you take photographs of the
current conditions and protection measures.
Path of travel
This refers to the roads, parking lots, loading docks, elevators, and corridors
that will be used to access the site. Protection of public walkways and parking
is also important to document.
Working inside an occupied building can be difficult. Minor damage to the
surrounding environment can be caused by others in the building during the
course or your project. The contractor almost always gets blamed for it. The
photographs in this set are aimed mostly at pre-existing conditions at the
project's start. Floors, walls, ceilings and other features needs to be recorded.
Also photograph all measures taken to protect the existing environment around
your project including the elevators and parking or staging areas that you used.
This refers to the roads, parking lots, loading docks, elevators, and corridors
that will be used to access the site. Protection of public walkways and parking
is also important to document.
Working inside an occupied building can be difficult. Minor damage to the
surrounding environment can be caused by others in the building during the
course or your project. The contractor almost always gets blamed for it. The
photographs in this set are aimed mostly at pre-existing conditions at the
project's start. Floors, walls, ceilings and other features needs to be recorded.
Also photograph all measures taken to protect the existing environment around
your project including the elevators and parking or staging areas that you used.
Take photos more than once
Take the same set of photographs several times throughout the project. Re-visit
the same locations at least quarterly during a project. I would recommend taking
them once each month during the phases when heavy trucks and equipment are
at the site more frequently.
These photographs do not need to become part of your project's
photo-documentation that you share, but should be kept as part of the project's
overall record. Consider these photographs as an insurance policy against
unwarranted claims. Having these photographs at the beginning of the project
will help re-enforce your commitment to good relations with the owners and
neighbors as well.
Take the same set of photographs several times throughout the project. Re-visit
the same locations at least quarterly during a project. I would recommend taking
them once each month during the phases when heavy trucks and equipment are
at the site more frequently.
These photographs do not need to become part of your project's
photo-documentation that you share, but should be kept as part of the project's
overall record. Consider these photographs as an insurance policy against
unwarranted claims. Having these photographs at the beginning of the project
will help re-enforce your commitment to good relations with the owners and
neighbors as well.
Although your focus is on documenting the construction work don't forget all of the other surrounding areas that your project may
disturb. For the most part these photographs are for your benefit and may end up saving you money and prevent damages to your
companies reputation from inappropriate or false claims. Make these photographs part of your complete photo-document.
disturb. For the most part these photographs are for your benefit and may end up saving you money and prevent damages to your
companies reputation from inappropriate or false claims. Make these photographs part of your complete photo-document.