Once the end is in sight, the Contractor creates a punch list.
What is a punch list? It is a list of all the deficiencies, items incomplete, defects and or damages. Every item is assigned to a responsible party as well as when it is scheduled to be completed. The list can be added to or, items completed are removed from it.
The punch list is compiled by the Contractor and developed in cooperation with the designer, architect and engineers… and of course the owner. For smaller projects or renovations, it may be done by only the Contactor and owners or their representative.
Regardless of the size of the project, do not omit this ‘procedural’ step. It’s for everyone’s benefit. We remove verbal commitments and replace them with a ‘live’document.