Use AI to draft clear, respectful correction notices when subcontractor work doesn't meet project specifications.
Sometimes subcontractor work misses the mark — wrong materials, incomplete tasks, or quality issues. Writing a correction notice that's firm but professional can be tricky: too soft and it gets ignored, too harsh and it damages the relationship. Use this prompt when you need to document a quality or spec issue and request rework in a way that protects the project timeline while maintaining a collaborative tone with your subs.
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“Act as an experienced construction manager who knows how to maintain strong working relationships while holding subcontractors accountable. I need to write a correction notice to a subcontractor whose work does not meet project specifications. Here are the details: - Subcontractor trade and company name: [e.g., ABC Drywall] - Specific issue or deficiency: [e.g., drywall installed with visible seams and uneven joints in main hallway, does not meet Level 4 finish specified in plans] - Contract or specification reference: [e.g., Section 09 29 00, Level 4 Gypsum Board Finish] - Required correction: [e.g., sand, re-tape, and finish all seams to Level 4 standard] - Deadline for correction: [e.g., by end of day Friday, May 10] - Impact if not corrected: [e.g., will delay painting schedule and push project completion date] Write a professional correction notice that: 1. Clearly describes the issue and references the specification 2. States exactly what needs to be corrected 3. Provides a reasonable deadline 4. Explains the schedule impact without sounding accusatory 5. Maintains a respectful, collaborative tone 6. Ends with an offer to walk the site together if clarification is needed Keep it concise — one page or less.”
March 8, 2026
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