When a solar site stops before installation begins,
the problem is rarely the drawing.
It’s often the fasteners.
More specifically — the anchors.
The Real Scenario
Your team reaches site.
Boxes are opened.
And suddenly:
The anchors don’t match.
• Wrong size.
• Wrong depth.
• Wrong finish.
Now no one is installing.
• The crew waits.
• The supervisor calls.
• The client asks.
Procurement searches emails.
And the entire schedule slips because someone packed the wrong anchors.
Why Wrong Anchors Get Delivered
This problem usually comes from:
• Similar sizes mixed during packing
• No label on cartons
• Manual checking instead of system check
• Packaging done in a rush
• BOQ not linked with dispatch
• Supplier not tagging batches
• No final dispatch verification
What Goes Wrong On Site
Incorrect anchors create:
• Installation mismatch
• Embedment failure
• Load test failures
• Inspection objections
• Structural safety issues
• Replacement work
• Project delay costs
And nobody accounts for these in the quotation.
How EPC Teams Can Avoid It
Here’s what actually prevents this issue:
✅ Kits packed per location
✅ Labels with size, grade & coating
✅ BOQ vs dispatch checklist
✅ Batch tracking
✅ Material test report linking
✅ Final joint inspection at supplier end
This is not “extra process”.
This is what separates smooth projects from chaotic ones.
Final Thought
Wrong anchors look like a vendor problem.
But they become your project problem.
If your solar projects matter,
your fastener verification matters too.