Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a construction checklist and a deficiency list?
A checklist is a predefined list of items you walk against (safety, QA/QC, pre-pour, handover); a deficiency list is a list of defects found during a walkthrough. The same app supports both workflows with a shared item structure.
What checklists do construction teams actually use?
Pre-pour concrete checks, daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, QA/QC at each trade handoff, closeout checklists, and owner-handover checklists are the most common across residential and commercial projects in Canada.
Can I create custom checklists in the app?
Punch List & Site Audit is built around free-form item capture, which lets you replicate any checklist by adding the expected items as you walk the site. Items can be pre-created at the start of a walkthrough or added on the fly.
Does a construction checklist app work offline?
Yes. Offline capture is essential — Punch List & Site Audit stores items and photos on the device and generates PDFs without a connection, which matters in basements, on slabs, and at rural sites.
Who uses construction checklist apps?
Superintendents, site managers, QA/QC inspectors, safety officers, and building inspectors — anyone who regularly walks a site against a set of expected items and needs a photo-backed record of what was checked.