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Punch List Creation & Distribution for Carpentry

The Punch List Creation & Distribution workflow helps carpentry contractors close projects with thoroughness and organization. It includes recording outstanding items such as trim adjustments, hardware installations, or finish corrections, assigning them to crews, and sharing updates with stakeholders. By following this process, carpenters reduce disputes, improve communication, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from transparency and reassurance that final details will be addressed. Teams gain accountability through structured task assignments. With this workflow in place, carpentry companies can improve efficiency, strengthen credibility, and deliver smoother project closeouts that inspire greater client trust and satisfaction.

Walk trim, cabinets, and finish work with crew

Identify loose trim, gaps, or missing items

List carpentry issues with area and item

Capture trim gaps or hardware misses

Review issues with finish carpenter

Schedule carpentry corrections by date

Send carpentry punch to finisher and GC

Check carpentry progress daily

Confirm each carpentry item corrected

Communicate carpentry progress to PM

Book trim and cabinet recheck

Save carpentry punch closeout