What information should be included in a nonconformance report?

• A. The weather conditions only.
• B. Only the issue and suggested fix.
• C. Contractor's contact details only.
• D. Description, location, date/time, impact, evidence, corrective actions, responsible party, follow-up date.

Answer: (D)

A nonconformance report should be a complete, actionable record that lets the project team understand what happened, where it happened, when it was observed, and how it affects the work, along with how it will be fixed. It must include:

• A clear description of the nonconformance (what failed or deviated from the specification).

• Location of the issue on the project.

• Date and time when it was observed.

• The impact on quality, safety, schedule, or cost.

• Evidence to support the finding (photos, measurements, test results, samples).

• Corrective actions proposed or taken (how you plan to fix it).

• Responsible party or parties for implementing the correction.

• Follow-up or verification date to confirm the issue is resolved and the work complies with requirements.

Including these elements ensures the NCR provides enough detail for tracing, accountability, and closure. Relying on weather conditions alone, or only noting the issue and a suggested fix, or listing contractor contact details without context, does not establish what happened, why it matters, or how the deficiency will be verified and closed.