# Quality Control & Inspections
Doing it **right the first time** is far cheaper than rework — quality control protects both your budget and your reputation.
## Building quality in
- Work to the **plans, specs, and approved submittals**.
- Use **checklists** and verify critical work before it's covered up.
- Catch issues **early** — a mistake found at framing is cheap; found after drywall, expensive.
## Inspections
- **Building department inspections** at milestones (footing, framing, rough-in, final) — work can't proceed until they pass.
- **Special inspections** (concrete, steel, soils) by third parties may be required.
- **Owner/architect** observations.
## Rework
Rework costs labor, material, schedule, and trust. A strong QC habit pays for itself many times over.
**Takeaway:** Build to the specs, verify before you cover it up, and pass inspections — quality the first time beats expensive rework.
> *Educational content — not legal or contractual advice. Follow your contract's specific procedures and deadlines.*
