Purpose

The punch list is prepared to highlight work that does not conform to the contract documents and must be completed prior to final payment.

​​​​​​Responsibility

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for coordinating the punch list walkthrough with the Contractor and Architect/Engineer.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Timeline

The punch list is developed at the time of Substantial Completion.The Contractor is required to complete the punch list within 30 days.

Process
  1. The Punch List Walkthrough should occur once the Contractor has requested Substantial Completion Inspection.
  2. Contractor notifies Construction Manager that punch list has been completed.
  3. PM coordinates review with Architect/Engineer who will verify completion of punch list items.
  4. If punch list items are not complete, PM notifies contractor of correction needs in writing.

The Contractor is required by contract terms to compensate OSU and design professional for additional (more than one) punch list inspections.