Log every defect and snag against the project, assign it to a subcontractor with a priority and due date, attach photos and pin it on the drawing. Track each item through a clear workflow — from open to accepted — with full accountability.
Defects get circled on a printed plan, noted on a phone or typed into a shared sheet nobody updates. Half are never assigned and nothing is verified at handover.
A snag is spotted but never assigned. Without an owner and a due date, it stays open until the client finds it at handover.
A crack in the wall — which wall, which floor? Without an exact location and a photo, the crew wastes time just finding it.
Marked done in a spreadsheet means nothing. There is no review step, so defects get closed without anyone checking the fix.
How many snags are open on this floor? How many overdue? A flat list cannot answer that, so accountability disappears.
From spotting a defect to a verified, closed item.
Capture title, description, category, exact location (floor, axis, room) and a photo. Set a priority and a due date in one form.
Assign each item to an internal owner and the responsible subcontractor. Everyone sees what is theirs and what is overdue.
Open, in progress, ready for review, closed — with a return-for-rework path. Items are closed only after the fix is verified.
Place each defect exactly where it is on the plan. Office and site see the snag on the drawing, not buried in a list.
Attach before and after photos and record the cost impact of each defect for clear records and disputes.
A failed check in a quality or safety inspection generates a punch item automatically — nothing slips through.
From spotting a defect to a verified fix in four steps.
Pick the project, describe the snag, set the category, location, priority and due date, and attach a photo.
Assign an internal owner and the responsible subcontractor. The item appears on their list immediately.
The crew starts work and marks the item ready for review. Status, due dates and overdue items are always visible.
Review the fix, accept and close it — or return it for rework. Nothing closes without a check.
Anyone responsible for quality on a construction site.
Walk the site, log every snag on the spot with a photo and location, and assign it before you move on.
Run inspections that auto-generate punch items and verify every fix before closing.
Hold subcontractors accountable with assigned, dated, photo-backed defects instead of verbal reminders.
See a clean, current snag list per floor at handover instead of a pile of paper.
Why a dedicated punch list module beats a shared spreadsheet:
| Feature | Spreadsheet | Construction Team |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | A name typed in a cell | Owner and subcontractor, notified |
| Location | See plan | Exact spot pinned on the drawing |
| Photos | In a separate folder | Attached to the item |
| Verification | Marked done, unchecked | Review step before closing |
| Status overview | Manual counting | Open / overdue / closed at a glance |
| From inspections | Re-typed by hand | Auto-created from failed checks |
| History | Overwritten | Full audit trail per item |
A punch list is the list of defects and unfinished items that must be fixed before a project — or a stage — is accepted. Each item is tracked from identification to a verified fix.
Yes. Each item has an internal owner and a responsible subcontractor, both with the due date, so everyone knows what is theirs and what is overdue.
Items move from open to in progress to ready for review to closed. A defect can be returned for rework and is closed only after the fix is verified.
Yes. Each punch item can be pinned exactly where it is on the plan, so office and site work off the same drawing instead of a flat list.
Yes. When a quality or safety inspection check fails, a punch item is generated automatically and assigned for correction.
Yes. Attach before and after photos to each item and record its cost impact for clear records and dispute resolution.
The stats show open, in progress, ready for review, closed and overdue counts, and you can filter the list by status, priority and project at any time.
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