Store Renovation Operational Audit Checklist

1. Phasing & Contractor Governance 6 items

Is the signed master renovation schedule posted and accessible to all shift supervisors? Yes / No 10 pts
Are external construction crews checked in daily, logged, and issued designated vendor badges? Yes / No 8 pts
Have specific "noisy work" or heavy drilling windows been restricted to non-peak operating hours? Yes / No 9 pts
Are contractor staging areas, material drops, and dumpster locations clearly mapped to preserve traffic flow? Yes / No 8 pts
Is there a formal sign-off process established between store management and the foreman for each project phase? Yes / No 9 pts
Project Controls: Rating
- Highly Structured 10 pts
- Communication Gaps 5 pts
- Uncontrolled Site 0 pts

Are temporary construction walls, dust barriers, or safety scrims completely anchored and stable? Yes / No 10 pts
Are all primary and secondary emergency fire exits completely clear of construction debris or tools? Yes / No 10 pts
Is clear, high-visibility "Pardon Our Dust" and directional guest wayfinding signage prominently displayed? Yes / No 8 pts
Are active construction zones locked, roped off, or barricaded against unauthorized customer access? Yes / No 10 pts
Is a heavy-duty first aid kit and secondary eye-wash station accessible near the active build zone? Yes / No 9 pts
Perimeter Security: Rating
- Zero Risk Containment 10 pts
- Minor Exposure/Dust 5 pts
- Critical Safety Hazard 0 pts

Is the primary HVAC return duct in the construction zone sealed or filtered to prevent dust circulation? Yes / No 10 pts
Are active sales floor fixtures wiped down and vacuumed at least twice per operational shift? Yes / No 8 pts
Are sticky "tacky mats" placed at all construction exits to capture drywall and concrete dust from work boots? Yes / No 7 pts
Is a designated workspace air scrubber running constantly to maintain fresh indoor air quality? Yes / No 9 pts
Are trash bins and rolling hoppers cleared down before reaching 75% capacity to avoid structural blockage? Yes / No 7 pts
Sanitation Control: Rating
- Dust-Free Execution 10 pts
- Superficial Dust Accumulation 5 pts
- Compromised Environment 0 pts

Has high-value display merchandise been pulled from active construction borders and secured in the backroom? Yes / No 10 pts
Are temporary floor fixtures securely anchored and clear of heavy forklift or pallet jack paths? Yes / No 9 pts
Have digital POS lines or structural networking cables been explicitly traced and protected from cutting risks? Yes / No 10 pts
Is temporary storage or binned inventory on the floor wrapped, tagged, and logged in the inventory tracker? Yes / No 8 pts
Are CCTV cameras adjusted or re-angled to cover newly created blind spots or temporary wall dividers? Yes / No 9 pts
Shrink Mitigation: Rating
- Secure & Tracked 10 pts
- Vulnerable Sightlines 5 pts
- Unsecured Assets 0 pts

Have all store employees been brief on the weekly phasing updates and changing floor layouts? Yes / No 9 pts
Can associates accurately guide customers to relocated departments without hesitation? Yes / No 8 pts
Are newly completed zones inspected for exposed wiring, rough edges, or unfinished floor thresholds? Yes / No 10 pts
Is a formal "Punch List" of structural cosmetic defects being actively updated for vendor review? Yes / No 9 pts
Are local business licenses, building permits, and variance documents current and visible to inspectors? Yes / No 10 pts
Operational Readiness: Rating
- Launch Perfect 10 pts
- Structural Lags 5 pts
- Operational Failure 0 pts
Final summary Comments