What's the Difference between an Action Plan and Inspection?
Answer
While Action Plans and Inspections are both checklists of tasks to do or items to address, the two tools have different capabilities that make them better suited to different situations. See the table below, which outlines these differences.
| Requirement | Action Plan | Inspection (aka Checklist) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of people checking items off | Multiple assignees | One inspector |
| Need to prevent items from being checked off until another is complete? | Yes it can prevent items from being checked off | No it cannot prevent items from being checked off |
| Need to complete the checklist in one sitting or check off one item at a time and return multiple times? | Can check off a few items, then return later | Should complete in one sitting |
| Need more than Observations or Photos in a response? | Can connect multiple tools (Meetings, Inspections, Correspondence, Submittals, etc.), which can be used as evidence of a task's completion. | Can only connect to Observations and Photos for evidence of a task's completion. |
| Need to track critical deliverables for a Milestone? | Yes | No |
| Examples | FID, Mobilization Plan | Receiving/Quality Inspection |