Smarter Week

How to automate it

How to automate “walk the site and write up punch lists”

Here is the best way to spend less time on this, best first. Each comes with steps you can follow today.

60 min
typically, once a week
40%
of the time can be automated
Some setup
to set up

Fix 1 of 1

Software feature

Build punch lists by pinning photos on the drawings

In Fieldwire, Procore or Autodesk Build you snap a photo, pin it on the plan and assign it to the sub in seconds. The sub gets it on their phone and marks it done with a photo.

Typically saves about 45% of the time30 min to set up
  1. 1Load current drawings into your site app.
  2. 2On the walk, tap the spot on the plan, take a photo, dictate the issue and pick the sub.
  3. 3Subs get notified and close items with a photo.
  4. 4Print or send the open list straight from the app.

Tools: Fieldwire · Procore · Autodesk Build

Who does this task

Roles in our library that list this as one of their common tasks. Each guide covers the rest of that role’s week.

Site superintendent / foreman

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Other common tasks for Site superintendents / foremen