Make the description specific
Give type, use, source, condition, quantity and unit. Mark uncertainties instead of substituting guesses for counts.
RESOURCES & PREPARATION
What belongs in a material brief?
A complex report is unnecessary. An understandable batch description is essential.
PROJECT NOTES
What to prepare.
Link photos to the list
Use overall views, labels and condition details, linked to the relevant line. Remove unnecessary personal or unrelated information.
Describe the desired arrangement
State the location, contact route and timing. Discuss price, logistics and subsequent handling once the information is clear.
Take the checklist with you.
A plain-text template for an email or your existing working notes.
LET’S TALK
Start with a clear list.
Tell us the material, quantity and condition. Then we can discuss what comes next.