AFTERDRAFT

What does incident report mean in construction?

Short definition

An incident report documents a safety, property, environmental, or project event that needs formal recordkeeping.

Longer explanation

It may include date, location, people involved, description, photos, witness statements, corrective action, and follow-up.

Example in context

The project team reviewed the incident report during the construction phase.

Common users

  • Owners
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Construction managers

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