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Punch List
A punch list records outstanding project defects or closeout items and tracks responsibility for their resolution.
A punch list records outstanding project defects or closeout items and tracks responsibility for their resolution. Each item moves through correction and a documented closeout review.
Property operations example: record an unfinished repair's location, description, responsible vendor, and due date. After the vendor responds, verify the correction before marking the item closed.
Source: GSA, Kahua Quick Reference Guide: Punch Lists, pages 1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information helps make a punch list actionable?
Identify the location and defect, assign a responsible party and due date, and retain the correction and approval record.
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