A Simple Way to Track Construction Deficiency Lists
Create and manage your construction deficiency list in PunchPad, then share a live deficiency report with trades and subcontractors.
They can open the report from any device. No login, no app download, no access required for trades.
You stay in control of the deficiency list. Trades always see the latest items without texts, emails, or re-sending files.
Managing Construction Deficiency Lists Shouldn't Create More Work
Construction deficiency lists usually live across texts, emails, PDFs, or spreadsheets. Every update creates a new version, and trades end up working from outdated information.
Some project managers try giving trades app access instead. That adds logins, training, permissions, and tools trades don't want to use. It slows things down instead of fixing the problem.
PunchPad takes a different approach. Project managers create and manage the deficiency list in the app, then share a live deficiency report that trades can open with a link. Trades do not need an account, login, or app download to view the list.
Project managers manage everything inside a dedicated construction deficiency tracking app, then share one live report so trades always see the current list.
A superintendent in the field, a project coordinator, or a trade foreman all see the same up-to-date deficiency list instantly. As items are added or completed, the live report updates automatically.
One link. One deficiency list. One source of truth.
How to Track Construction Deficiencies on Active Projects Without Extra Steps
Tracking construction deficiencies on an active project needs to be fast and clear. Project managers need to capture items during walkthroughs, attach a photo, and assign the issue to the correct trade immediately.
With PunchPad, project managers manage the deficiency list in the app, then share a live deficiency report that trades can open with a link. Trades do not need a login, account, or app download to view the deficiency list.
Because the report is live, everyone sees the same up-to-date list at all times. Trades can forward the report to their field crews, crews know exactly what needs to be corrected, and project managers stop explaining changes or re-sending lists.
If tracking a deficiency takes longer than documenting the issue, it won't get used. PunchPad keeps tracking simple so deficiency lists actually get completed.
Why Construction Deficiency Lists Fail When They're Not Centralized
Deficiency items don't fall through the cracks because project managers aren't paying attention. They fall through because deficiency lists are usually scattered across texts, emails, photos, spreadsheets, and verbal conversations.
Issues get noted during fast walkthroughs. Photos stay on phones. Notes live on paper or in a spreadsheet. Responsibility gets talked about but never clearly recorded. When it's time to share the deficiency list with trades, there's no single place everything lives.
By the time an issue comes up again, it's unclear when it was noticed, who it was assigned to, or whether it was ever documented. Project managers end up re-walking the same issues, re-explaining the same corrections, and re-sending the same information.
PunchPad solves this by keeping deficiency items, photos, and trade assignments in one place, then letting project managers share a live deficiency report instead of passing files back and forth.
Different Ways to Track Construction Deficiencies — Only One Actually Works
Full project management platforms
Built to manage everything. Overkill for deficiency tracking. Requires logins, permissions, and training just to view or share a few items.
PDFs, emails, texts
Fast to create. Impossible to keep updated. Every change creates another version to track.
Spreadsheets
Everything in one place, but slow on a jobsite. Photos live elsewhere. Sharing is still manual.
“PunchPad replaced our old deficiency lists with a simple system that actually works on the jobsite.”
Why Project Managers Use PunchPad to Track Construction Deficiency Lists
Live Reports That Auto-Update After You Send Them
Assign a deficiency and share a live report. Every update appears instantly—no PDFs, resending, or screenshots.
Built Specifically for Deficiency Tracking
PunchPad isn't a full project management platform. It's a focused deficiency tracking tool designed to close out projects without friction.
Easy Access for Trades
Trades don't need an app or login. They open a link on any phone or computer and see exactly what needs correction.
Track Construction Deficiencies Without the Chaos
PunchPad is a focused deficiency tracking tool built for project managers who want to track construction deficiencies without spreadsheets or full project management software.
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- Share live deficiency reports with trades and subcontractors
- Trades are view-only. You control all updates
- Attach photos, tag trades, and track deficiency status
- Built for commercial and residential construction projects
Questions? support@punchpad.app
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a construction deficiency list?
A construction deficiency list is a document that tracks incomplete, incorrect, or non-compliant work on a construction project. It's used during walkthroughs to ensure all work meets specifications before final closeout. In residential construction, this is often called a punch list.
Do trades need a PunchPad account to view the deficiency list?
No. Trades do not need a PunchPad account, login, or app download. Project managers share a live deficiency report link, and trades open it in any browser on their phone or computer.
Can trades edit or mark deficiency items complete?
No. Trades are view-only. Only the project manager using PunchPad can add items, edit details, or mark items complete. This keeps the deficiency list accurate and prevents confusion.
What happens when I update the deficiency list after I share it?
The live deficiency report updates automatically. There's no need to resend links, PDFs, or screenshots. Trades always see the most current version of the deficiency list.
Can trades share the deficiency list with their field crews?
Yes. Trades often forward the live deficiency report to their foreman or field crews. Anyone with the link can view the same up-to-date list without logging in.
How is a construction deficiency list different from a punch list?
A construction deficiency list and a punch list are the same thing. Commercial construction projects typically use the term "deficiency list" while residential builders use "punch list." PunchPad works for both.
Can I attach photos and details to deficiency items?
Yes. Project managers can attach photos, add descriptions, assign locations, tag trades, and track status for each deficiency item. All of this appears in the live report.
Does PunchPad replace PDFs and spreadsheets for deficiency tracking?
Yes. PunchPad replaces PDFs, spreadsheets, text threads, and screenshots with a single live deficiency report that stays updated as work progresses.
Who is PunchPad built for?
PunchPad is built for general contractors, project managers, superintendents, and construction managers who need a simple way to track and share deficiency lists with trades without using bloated software.
Will PunchPad work on jobsites?
PunchPad is a mobile app for iPhone and Android phones and tablets. Live deficiency reports can be viewed on any device with a web browser, including computers, phones, and tablets.