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Everything else is going digital, why not punch lists? In fact, rain gutter roll forming machine maybe punch lists should be the first thing you go digital with. Wouldn’t you love to get rid of the daily slog of:

Writing down punch list items and defects

Staying late at the office to fill in a spreadsheet

Getting the information to the correct sub

Checking back day after day to see if the item is complete

Who wouldn’t?!?

WHAT IS IT A DIGITAL PUNCH LIST?

A digital punch list is a construction application for your mobile device, like your smartphone or tablet. It replaces all that paper and the Excel spreadsheet you are using now. General contractors and subs can update each other in real time on the status of closeout items as the job is completed.

You can attach photos, videos, and documents directly to specific punch lists, then prioritize and sort the tasks by contractor and cost. Compare the project status and change orders against the schedule and the budget.

The application can be a standalone or part of a construction management solution.

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE IT

The construction industry is highly visual metal stud roll forming machine but in the past image capture was difficult if not impossible for punch lists. With digital, you can capture, and data mine information, including images, more easily.

Field tech reporting is streamlined. You can accelerate closeout of your projects. You can leverage the camera and connectivity of your mobile devices to speed up project completion and approval.

BENEFITS OF USING A DIGITAL PUNCH LIST

The two biggest benefits are the elimination of:

Paper management

End-of-day manual entry of project updates

You can reconcile completed tasks quickly as they occur, driving efficiencies for staying on schedule and under budget. If you integrate your data into a central repository, you can mine the data to support better decision-making. As a GC you can take a deep dive into analytics if you want.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN APPLICATION

The main sticking point of new technology is adoption. roll forming machine manufacture You need an application subs and GCs will not just adopt but embrace. It needs a simple and intuitive user experience and interface so you can be up and running within 48 hours instead of sitting through three weeks of training.

If you use other solutions, look for a punch list application that will integrate into it. Many apps can be plugged into a variety of ERP, project management, and accounting software solutions.

Make sure you have photo markup, email, and push notification at a minimum.