Managing Punch Lists - D-Tools Forum

Reed Phillips · 08-15-2007, 07:03 PM

What type of information should be associated with a Punch List?

My initial thoughts include:
Task, Priority, Estimated Time to Complete, Must be completed by, Is dependent on, Notes.

08-16-2007, 03:49 AM

Maybe tools / equipment required??

avzone · 08-16-2007, 01:06 PM

First, keep it simple. If you want features or documents to go unused, including a bunch of fields to complete is the sure-fire way of to ensure very few actually use it.

At the top would be the usual project information. Down the left, I would have basically what you've suggested Reed.
Task:
Duration: (Estimated Time to Complete)
Deadline/Due Date:
Dependents:
Owner: (This would be the staff member responsible for completion of the task)
Notes: (This is where materials needed, tools, or any prerequisites would be noted.)

Another possible field would be the date of delegation. This helps the PM remember how long an employee or subcontractor has had to complete the task.

IMHO, 'Priority' isn't really necessary. Punch lists are high priority by default since they are usually a list of things overlooked, not quite finished, things to redo, etc.

Reed Phillips · 08-16-2007, 01:56 PM

Good point on the Priority. I have never seen a Low Priority on a punch list item that was holding up a payment...