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Punch List Creation & Distribution for Home Builder

The Punch List Creation & Distribution workflow helps home builders and remodelers bring projects to completion with consistency and accountability. It includes documenting outstanding items, assigning responsibilities, setting deadlines, and distributing the list to all stakeholders. By standardizing this process, builders reduce miscommunication, prevent delays, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from transparency and confidence that final issues are resolved. Teams gain accountability through clear task ownership and tracking. With this workflow in place, home builders can strengthen professionalism, deliver projects more reliably, and leave clients with confidence that every detail has been addressed before final handoff and closeout.

Walk full build with PM and foreman

Flag framing, finish, or fixture issues

List floor, paint, and trim issues by location

Snap each punch item for clarity

Sit down with each trade lead and review

Add due dates for all items by trade

Email punch log to all field/office staff

Track progress during daily site checks

Mark each completed item in tracker

Send weekly punch status to client

Schedule site walk with PM and GC

Save completed punch log in system

Walk full build with PM and foreman

Flag framing, finish, or fixture issues

List floor, paint, and trim issues by location

Snap each punch item for clarity

Sit down with each trade lead and review

Add due dates for all items by trade

Email punch log to all field/office staff

Track progress during daily site checks

Mark each completed item in tracker

Send weekly punch status to client

Schedule site walk with PM and GC

Save completed punch log in system