When building a new home, a punch list outlines tasks to be finished before the project can be officially completed.
Scripting an accurate list of tasks is critical part of any Sarasota new home construction project. The punch list represents the last step in building a custom home, and is essential to ensure that all work can be reviewed, inspected and double checked. To guarantee the best review results, all parties involved should review the document: the general contractor, any subcontractors, the homeowner, and the architect. Not only will this give assurance of approval by all parties, but having everyone present ensures that any flaws or problems will be discovered.
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Typically, construction companies will start a punch list when the construction project gets to “substantial completion”.
Substantial completion is a legal term used in construction. The American Institute of Architects defines substantial completion as the moment that the homeowner can occupy the building.
The construction punch list delineates the remaining work to be done, usually smaller details. Designers and architects typically attend this meeting to make sure the custom home matches their original designs, while subcontractors and contractors attend to determine if the issues which are raised are reasonable or not. Minor flaws, such as flecks of paint on a pipe, may not be included. However, if there are paint stains on the wood floors, this is likely to require remediation.
New home contractors and the future homeowners who have hired them will agree on the final punch list, which will outline remaining issues and tasks to be completed before ownership switches hands. While many construction companies may still use old school forms and hole punches, there are also a wide variety of apps and software programs which can help in this process. The main goal is for every party to sign off on their part of the list. so that there can be no argument later as to unfinished work or unexpected results.
The goal of many construction companies is “zero-punch”. This means that there are no items on the punch list at the final walk-through. Although an ambitious goal, new home construction companies can work towards improving quality control procedures, writing and enforcing clear contracts and terms, and striving for effective and timely communication in order to winnow the list to zero. The primary way to achieve zero-punch lists is to develop clear and concise contractual documents. The document package should comprehensively relay all specifications up front, so that there is less misunderstanding of expectations. General contractors should stringently enforce documentation, especially to reflect any changes, as well as communications which took place to make changes to the original plan. Quality control is always a top priority for successful Sarasota new home builders – reducing end of project changes and fixes.
If you are looking to build a new Sarasota home, don’t begin the project until you have clear documentation and an understanding of your desired plans and designs. Don’t move forward with each new phase until you are happy with the previous phase, and communicate often to your contractor. The team at Lindahl Construction would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your dream Longboat Key home or Sarasota new construction. How can we help you?