Punchlister
The Punchlister is an indispensable tool for timely quality assurance of a construction job. Using the Punchlister, data collection on the field and generation of reports by unit and/or by subcontractor becomes quick and efficient.
The Punchlisting Process
In the construction business, time is money. Organizations strive to eliminate redundant processes to increase their productivity. Punchlisting today is a process in construction that is still slow and inefficient due to double data-entry.
Traditionally, the developer or general contractor collects punchlist data in the field manually, using a notepad. Once in the office, this information is entered 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:
- Once in the field by walking the job and collecting the data
- A second time in the office by converting this information into electronic format to generate useful reports
Using the Punchlister, time spent on data collection on the field is significantly reduced and the second step of re-entering the data to generate reports is eliminated.
Punchlister software is available in a secure web-based format. Data can be collected quickly and easily on the job by anyone with an iPhone or similar internet-connected touch-screen device. Once collected, this information is instantly available via the web from any computer in the general contractor's or project manager's office. Reports can easily be generated based on unit or subcontractor. These reports can be displayed on-screen or downloaded for prompt and efficient communication with subs.
Why do you need Punchlister?
The timely completion of jobs is 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 of using the Punchlister are:
- Timely completion of the job
- Cost savings through minimal time spent punchlisting
- Cost savings in the office since the reporting is done automatically, eliminating double data entry
- More efficient communication with subcontractors regarding incomplete or unsatisfactory work
- Accurate tracking of subcontractor line items and easy verification of completed items
- Easily archived historical punchlist data for warranty tracking purposes after certificate of occupancies
- Accurate punchlisting, ensuring the highest quality of workmanship