After the photography is completed, the Construction Grip crew is responsible for dismantling the backings, sets, and scaffolding. Although most Grip work requires physical labor, some administrative work is also involved. The Key Grip is required to accompany the cameraman when scouting locations to assess the need for Grip equipment. The Key Grip also gains advance knowledge of the equipment needed for the sound stages by reading the script and conferring with both the director and cameraman. The Second Company Grip is usually responsible for ordering the equipment and any items or supplies needed to perform the Grip work necessary for production.
Grips have a large part in preparing and planning activities needed to meet production schedules.
In the Grip Department, several Grips are usually responsible for maintaining records to insure that the inventory of Grip equipment remains stable. Grips will check out, rent, or requisition, if necessary, all equipment needed, whether on production or for construction. In the Diffusion Room, where various types of light diffusers are fabricated and stored, records must also be maintained. The Grip Boss, who is head of the Grip Department, has a job that is almost all administrative. A clerk is usually assigned to the Grip Department to help with the administrative burden, including keeping accurate records of the daily Grip personnel to insure proper payroll for the department each week.