Punch List & Defect Tracking

Keep every punch list item visible, assigned, and closed before handover day catches you short.

138 hrs
Time saved/month
6
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Defect tracking in carpentry and joinery involves spotting incomplete or damaged work on site, documenting it, and coordinating repairs across multiple trades. Manual logging in spreadsheets and email chains creates delays, missed defects, and unclear accountability.

Automation captures defects from photos and notes, assigns them to the right trade instantly, and tracks completion status without manual chasing. Defects close faster with complete audit trails and verified proof of repair.

Key features
Classify defects automatically by trade and assign to the responsible team member
Capture defect photos and location details in a searchable, timestamped database
Send instant notifications to trades with defect details and photos
Monitor defect status changes and alert supervisors when work is complete
Generate closure reports with photos and timestamps for audit and warranty records

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Defect Submitted via Formtrigger

Supervisor submits defect details and photos through a Google Form on site or in the office.

2. Log to Defect Database

Defect is automatically recorded with location, photos, severity, and timestamp.

3. Assign to Responsible Trade

The automation reviews the defect description and automatically assigns it to the correct trade based on predefined rules.

4. Notify Trade

Trade receives an instant message with defect details, photos, and a link to the record.

5. Track Status Updates

Trade updates the defect status when work begins and when complete.

6. Send Closure Notification

When marked complete, supervisor receives a notification to verify the fix on site.

7. Archive Closed Defect

Closed defect is automatically moved to archive and a summary is logged for reporting.

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Estimated Time Saving
138hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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