Visit this site is an opportunity for the team behind a build to physically inspect the construction. It is a key step in ensuring that the project is on schedule and within budget.
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What is a site visit?
A site visit is a physical inspection of a location or place by professionals to gather first-hand information that cannot be obtained remotely. Site visits are a common practice in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction, health and safety, business management and more.
BU’s BEST designs site visits for its biomedical PhD trainees to help demystify the career transition process by exposing participants to different work environments and allowing them to learn about a company or organization’s culture, types of internship, volunteer or full-time opportunities, the recruitment process and more directly from employees.
The program and team members will perform conflict of interest checks prior to selecting a site visit date and time. The program will then work with the Chair of the site visit team to determine the exact schedule for the visit, including who the site visit team needs to meet with on campus and review documents.
What should I do on a site visit?
A site visit can be a great opportunity to gain insight into the quality of work, identify issues and ensure that projects are on track. But a successful visit requires preparation and careful planning.
First, make sure you have the right people attend. The decision makers on a project should be there, and it is helpful to include a team member from the project sponsor or client organization as well.
Make a checklist of items to review and check off as they are reviewed. This helps you to remember important aspects of the visit and ensures that nothing is missed.
Prior to the site visit, it is a good idea to conduct a desktop study of the facility, meeting space and other relevant details (see our previous blog post on how to do a successful site analysis). This will help you understand the context and background of the visit so that your questions are more focused.
What should I not do on a site visit?
A site visit is an important opportunity to get a feel for the location. Having the right tools to prepare and manage your site visit can make or break your recruitment process.
Bring a clipboard and pen to take notes. This will help you remember what you saw and any issues you may need to address later on. It’s also a good idea to take pictures, especially of any signs of contamination. Take a wide angle shot first, then a close up. This will help you get the context of the photo later on.
Come prepared with specific questions and information requests, working closely with the health communication specialist. Be able to distinguish field observations from information conveyed at meetings and record concerns accurately and objectively, without interpretation. Schedule follow-up with community members, local and state officials, and tribal representatives as arranged prior to the visit. Perform additional file reviews, as necessary. Debrief the entire visit team after returning to headquarters and identify lessons learned.