Glass Doesn’t Wait—and Neither Should Your Verification Process
When a flatbed loaded with $80,000 worth of IGUs arrives at a downtown high-rise and the crane’s not set up—or worse, the hoist is blocked by scaffolding—you don’t just lose time. You lose credibility. For glass distributors, site readiness checks are the last line of defense between seamless execution and costly backcharges.
What Does “Site Ready” Really Mean?
It’s not enough to ask the GC if the job is ready for delivery. Site readiness includes:
Proper access for trucks and offloading equipment
Cleared and leveled staging zones
Installation crews on-site with tools in hand
Weatherproofed areas for temporary storage
Approval that interior trades won’t interfere with unloading
Every distributor has experienced the frustration of “confirmed” sites that are anything but. Site readiness verification—ideally done 24 to 48 hours in advance—is how you reclaim control.
Who Owns the Check?
Distributors should not rely on the GC’s word alone. Send your field coordinator, logistics lead, or a third-party verifier to walk the site. Use a standardized checklist tailored for glass installation: crane access, secure material zones, lift clearance, and backup staging options.
How to Tie Readiness Into Your Schedule
Include site checks as a milestone—not a courtesy. Build them into your internal ERP or job management platform as required before shipping release. Tie the results directly to your delivery schedule to prevent premature dispatch.
