Defect lists are lists of discrepancies between what the contract documents call for and what the parties to the contract delivered. Defect lists come into play near the end of the project so people can fix them before the project’s closeout. The items on defect lists usually include incorrect, missing or subpar work completed by contractors and subcontractors. For example, when a contractor installs items that do not match the project specifications, those items become defect list items. Or, when a speciality contractor installs floor tiles and gaps between those tiles exceed the specified size, that work can end up on a defect list. Defect list items arise from anything that doesn’t comply with the contract documents.

It’s common for every party in a construction project to use defect lists. The project defect list usually starts with the owner-developer or the owner-developer’s design agents. Head contractors and construction managers use the owner-developer’s defect list to make their own defect lists for the subcontractors who work with them. All types of contractors might use defect lists to manage quality as they work on their portions of the project. Defect lists are a powerful quality control tool because contractors usually must clear up the defect list items before they can get paid.

Procore’s Defect List software helps contractors keep a descriptive, accurate and up-to-date list of work discrepancies. The software also provides tools to assign responsibility for correcting defect list items and due dates and tracking the status of active defect list items. Contractors can create defect list items directly in the field where the discrepancies occur. Users can sort defect list items by status and maintain a real-time history of actions related to each defect list item. Procore’s defect list software makes managing defect list items quick, comprehensive and accurate.

A benefit of Procore’s defect list software is that it can use a QR code to begin the process. This code, assigned to each defect list item, ensures every action related to the item is recorded and recorded accurately. Users can also drag and drop defect list items directly onto a digital drawing, removing doubts about the item’s location. When users create defect list items, they can copy and paste from RFIs or specifications so the requirements for correcting the discrepancy are clear. They can also include photos and details about how the defect list item impacts cost and program.

The Procore Defect List tool follows industry standards for document creation, saving, editing and filing. Users can create templates to speed up the defect list process to reduce rekeying and errors.

Yes. Procore integrates with apps for accounting, tendering, estimating, takeoff, progress documentation, resource management, programming, analytics, BIM, consultants, devices, drones, site communications, quality, safety and more. It is built to integrate with other platforms so you don’t have to juggle apps while juggling your project. Everything is in one place, accessible anywhere and with endless ability to connect.