Check Set

What is a Check Set

• A Brinkmann internal review of the drawings and Contract Documents.

• When completed you should know the drawings better than the architect

Why are Check Sets Important

• Helps in the generating of estimates and bid tabs.  Which can then help the buyout process.
• Identifies errors in the drawings before work begins.
• Is an important part of the VE (Value Engineering) process.

Things to Remember when completing a check set

• Don't be afraid to mark something that isn't clear to you or that you don't understand.
• Schedule a time to review your check set with your manager
• Presenting a check set and VE to an Architect or Engineer is a delicate process.
• Find the process that works for your
• Go into the check set process with the mindset that there has to be a better way.  If you're not looking for it - you won't find it.

How do you perform a check set?

• Start at the front of the plans.
• Read and understand all general notes
• Follow details through entire drawing set
• Follow and check references
• Don't forget partition types, door schedule, and finish schedules.
• Make sure specifications and drawings agree with each other

• Identify areas that need further explanation from architect
• Go into review with the idea that there is an error
• Be on the looking for potential VE items
• Build your bid tab/estimate form as you go

Let's look at some samples:

SAMPLE 1

SAMPLE 2

Check Set Review Plans