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3. [1: Introduction to Quality Review](https://support.pathwave.com/quality-review-qc?hsLang=en#1-introduction-to-quality-review)

# 1.1 What Is Quality Review in Pathwave?

## A real-time photo validation workflow that drives accuracy, consistency, and compliance across every level of the delivery chain.

#### **Overview**

Quality Review in Pathwave is a structured, real-time validation workflow that ensures photos captured in the field meet project standards before closeout. The feature enables suppliers, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams to collaborate seamlessly by reviewing captured photos, identifying corrective actions, and closing the loop with field personnel in minutes.

Quality Review functions as a centralized quality assurance layer across the job lifecycle, driving consistency, accuracy, and compliance for all photo-based deliverables.

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#### **Why Quality Review Matters**

Modern field workflows generate thousands of photos across multiple crews, vendors, and job types. Without a unified review process, teams risk inconsistencies, missing documentation, and rework that slows project completion.

Quality Review solves these challenges by providing:

- **Real-time oversight** of photo quality and completeness
- **Standardized approval and rejection workflows**
- **Clear communication channels** between office reviewers and field crews
- **Automated organization** of photos into actionable categories
- **Chain-wide visibility** for suppliers, GCs, and subcontractors

It enables teams to correct issues while crews are still onsite, significantly reducing production delays and resubmission cycles.

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#### **Where Quality Review Fits in Your Workflow**

Quality Review is tightly integrated into Pathwave’s job structure and photo lists. Once photos are captured against a Primary or Site Owner photo list, reviewers can initiate a Quality Review directly from the job.

The feature supports:

- Daily field operations
- Vendor oversight
- Closeout package preparation
- QA audits
- Carrier and Site-owner–specific deliverable compliance

Whether reviewing a single subset of photos or performing a full-scope audit across all categories, the workflow adapts to your operational needs.

**Note:** The Quality Review feature is not available for photos captured on *Internal* photo lists. 

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#### **Key Capabilities**

Quality Review provides a robust toolset to ensure documentation accuracy:

- **Create reviews at the job level** with defined scope and scheduling
- **Categorize photos** into Not Taken, Need Review, Rejected, Resubmitted, Missing, or Accepted
- **Use markup tools** to highlight issues directly on images
- **Provide rejection reasons and comments** for fast, clear correction
- **Collaborate with multiple reviewers** in a single review session
- **Allow field teams to see feedback instantly** in the Pathwave mobile app
- **Track review progress** through real-time dashboards
- **Export review results**, including labeled rejected photos for external communication

These capabilities form a unified, repeatable process that elevates photo-based quality control across your organization.

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#### **Who Uses Quality Review**

Quality Review is designed for teams across the full delivery chain:

- **Suppliers** validating subcontractor work
- **General contractors** reviewing internal crews
- **Subcontractors** responding to corrective actions
- **Quality assurance teams** performing project audits
- **Internal engineering or construction teams** managing compliance
- **Project managers** tracking job readiness and closeout

Every user with review permissions can access the tools needed to perform accurate, timely quality checks.

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