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For Quality Assurance on a construction job Punchlister is an indispensable
tool. Using the Punchlister data collection on the field and generation of
reports by units and/or subcontractors becomes a simple task.
Why do you need Punchlister?
Organizations strive to eliminate redundant processes to increase their
productivities. Punchlisting is a process in construction that is still
inefficient due to "double data-entry".
Traditionally the developer, or the general contractor collects
punchlist data on the field manually, using a notepad. Once in the office, this
information is entered usually into a word processor or spreadsheet and reports
are generated. Sophisticated database or spreadsheet users can then filter the
information and generate reports for each subcontractor.
Using this method, the data is collected twice:
1) On the field by walking the job and collecting the data,
2) In the office by converting this information into electronic format to
generate useful reports.
Using the Punchlister the data collection on the field is significantly
reduced and the second step of re-entering the data to generate reports is
eliminated.
Using ruggedized handheld computers the units are punchlisted on the field.
Once the data is transferred to the punchlist server, detailed reports can be
generated which can be faxed or emailed to responsible trades or the main
office of the contractor. The punchlist reports can be easily sorted by trades
(subcontractors) or units.
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The Punchlisting Process
Oversimplified, there are two major steps to generate punchlists:
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Data Collection on the Field
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Data-Mining/Distribution of Reports from the Office
The figure below illustrates in more detail the steps involved in the
punchlisting process. Significant costs incur in steps two and three where data
is collected and then processed. With the Punchlister, significant cost savings
are achieved.
The timely completion of jobs are crucial for developers and construction
companies. Using the Punchlister your company can shorten the time required for
punchlisting, thus reaching 100% completion quicker and achieving significant
cost-savings.
Benefits
Use of the Punchlister will significantly increase your organization's
efficiency which will translate to large cost-savings. Some of the benefits you
will gain using the Punchlister are:
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Timely Completion of the Job
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Cost savings through minimal time spent punchlisting
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Cost savings in back-office since the reporting is done on the fly with no
double data entry
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Accurate tracking of subcontractor line items and easy verification of
completed items
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Easily archived historical punchlist data for warranty tracking purposes after
certificate of occupancies
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Ensuring highest quality of workmanship through accurate punchlisting
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