A “punch list” can make or break a successful project handover.
It’s a necessary document for construction managers to help teams identify and resolve outstanding issues during the final stages of a project. Fortunately, the development of innovative punch list software has replaced faulty pen-and-paper methods of creating a punch list.
The best punch list software helps simplify task management, communication, and documentation, empowering construction teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
To help construction professionals navigate a wide array of options, we’ve curated a list of the six best punch list software solutions.
In this article, we’ll be examining the key features of each software in detail. We’ll also listen to what actual users say about them, and assign a score based on an identical set of criteria.
Let’s start with a quick overview of our entries.
Top Picks
Below, you’ll find a summary of each app we’ve reviewed, with our scores, each app’s ideal use cases, its pricing, the availability of any free trials or free tiers, and the platforms on which the app is available. Each app has been thoroughly investigated and analyzed for users like you, with pros and cons, key features, integrations, and real user reviews.
Let’s take a look…
EDITOR’S NOTE: We created Workyard – the first app reviewed here – to address issues we encountered while struggling to track and manage construction payrolls for over 700 workers in over 50 construction businesses. We built the Workyard app from the ground up to support construction companies like yours, with industry-essential features like the industry’s most accurate time clock app with GPS and geofencing, intuitive contractor scheduling, construction cost tracking tools, and more.
Learn more about how Workyard works on our main website, or sign up for a 14-day free trial today to see what Workyard can do for your business.
Key Features
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Job-tracking with real-time data
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Best-in-class GPS time clock
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Scheduling for individual workers and teams
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Job costing for all types of jobs
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Reporting with analysis and insights
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Labor compliance in-app functionality
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Integration with payroll systems and workflow in minutes
Accurate GPS tracking and geotags
Live and detailed job tracking
Easy to use for construction crew
Field workers need onboarding for GPS tracking
Limited subtasks
Issues with search filters
Highlights
Job Tracking
Workyard’s job-tracking software is designed to help you track tasks and jobs on the field without leaving your office. Built by construction industry professionals, Workyard addresses pain points in construction management including worker and job tracking, scheduling, and time theft prevention.
Without proper delegation and project ownership, tasks can get passed around during the punch list stage. Workyard’s job tracking dashboard helps you keep tabs on assignments and worker activity.
Use Workyard to:
- Capture job progress with the mobile app
- Increase transparency around project activity
- Speed up business processes
- Improve billing and job estimates with labor costs
Workyard provides an overview of punch list tasks and project data, including:
Labor time and costs. Every timecard submission includes hours worked per job and/or cost codes.
Site visits. Every employee clock-in and clock-out is automatically captured.
Worksite vehicle trips. Relevant driving trips to each job site are tracked and recorded.
Project updates. Every worker assigned to a job can share progress updates with notes and photos.
Receipts. Team members have the autonomy to record receipts and attach them to the relevant job.
Best-in-Class GPS Time Clock
Workyard’s GPS tracking helps you monitor how punchlist items are progressing.
The app tracks worker location and status using live phone-based GPS. Employees can provide updates on their tasks with photos and note attachments.
The app automates clock-ins and clock-outs for team members upon arrival and departure, eliminating manual time card punching. Wokryard also offers a live map where you can view employees anytime during work hours.
Not sure how many work trips are required to complete your punch list for the day? Workyard’s GPS tracking ensures accurate reimbursement of vehicle trips by calculating mileage and journeys.
Punch lists aren’t usually contractors’ favorite part of the construction project. If not done properly, they can eat up resources and time. Workyard’s GPS solution minimizes time card errors during the punch list stage, increasing transparency in project labor and time costs.
See why 50,000+ workers and over 10,000 contractors use Workyard (and why construction project managers and leaders like you have rated us 4.9 of 5 stars on Capterra). Explore Workyard and start a 14-day free trial today to see how we can speed up your construction and workforce management.
Scheduling
Aside from job tracking and GPS tracking, you can use Workyard’s visual calendar and dashboard to keep punch list timelines under control.
To assign team members to projects and tasks, simply drag and drop entries on the visual calendar.
You can use Workyard’s construction scheduling software to:
- Schedule multiple jobs for any team member (or several team members to the same job)
- Assign job duration from start to completion
- Add to-do checklists to each job
- Track scheduled jobs by status
- See schedules by week, month, or task
- Organize schedules by job type, deadline, date, and others
- Repeat scheduled projects or tasks
Workyard’s mobile app automatically syncs team members’ schedules, ensuring everyone gets their assignments on time.
Job Costing
Use Workyard’s live cost tracking to capture job costs during punchlist closeouts. Workyard’s platform records and analyzes time card submissions as soon as they come in, giving you a real-time view of labor costs.
Use Workyard to filter and group job costs by:
- Employee
- Project type
- Duration of project
- Cost code
- Date
The app automates the calculation of job costs for each task as soon as it receives time cards and logs. It calculates labor costs for each employee and updates your job costing dashboard in real time.
The platform synchronizes job cost data and time sheets with existing accounting systems to keep your records and pay slips error-free.
Reporting
Create customizable reports and dashboards using Workyard to derive workforce insights. The Workyard dashboard can generate the following reports:
- Time cards (detail, summary)
- Time card notes
- Time off summary
- Pay period time
- Project and cost code time (detail, summary)
Customize the following types of reports within Workyard:
Task report. Filter and group entries by time, cost code, and project code
Project report. Create project reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
Progress report. Export current project notes in PDF and CSV format, including image attachments
Employee time report. Create reports on teams’ worked hours, labor costs, and activity on job sites
Labor Compliance
Make sure your labor hours and rates are compliant with local laws from project start to finish – Workyard’s built-in labor guidelines help you stay aligned with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, creating audit trails and documenting time records for every team member.
It also stores records in an online archive you can search anytime.
Use Workyard to set rules for mandatory breaks and overtime by state and stay compliant with labor regulations.
Integrations
Workyard integrates with popular accounting and payroll systems. Its native integrations include QuickBooks, Gusto, Oracle NetSuite, and Rippling.
After integrating your chosen apps, use Workyard to export employee and project data for faster and error-free billing, invoicing, and job cost reporting. Workyard also exports data to CSV for use in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
You can also use Workyard’s Developer API to connect to more systems not already on the list.
Reviews
Workyard users say the app works fast and suffers no lags after updates, making it a reliable companion on the field.
iOS user SimmyLuvsChrist says Workyard suffers no delay after updates:
iOS Review:
Life made easy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Being able to Clock-in with ease has been one less stress. The App is easy to use and I can locate the information I need without issue. There is not a delay in updates or a constant need t refresh the app.
Android user Chris Speelman says the app performs well and fast:
Google Play Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great app, makes clocking in and out effortless. Also switching job sites is quik and easy. Great features, including posting job descriptions, progress and pictures.
Workyard user Chris C. says the app delivers value for the cost:
Capterra Review:
A great app for a great price ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall: We are now on one page with all of our notes, details and pics. The ability to capture all items and communicate as a team is invaluable. Workyard makes it all possible.Pros: From first exploratory call, to demo, to set up – the team at Workyard has been great all the way! Implementation as easy, our team adapted to the system very quickly. They actually prefer it to what we had been using, much easier and data is all in one place. Notes and updates are a breeze.
Pricing
Free Trial?
14-day trial with no credit card required
Time Tracking
Annual: $6 / mo. per user + $50 base fee
Monthly: $8 / mo. per user + $50 base fee
Workforce
Management
Annual: $13 / mo. per user + $50 base fee
Monthly: $16 / mo. per user + $50 base fee
Manage punch lists, projects, worker schedules, and more with Workyard
See how it worksScoring
Key Features
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Feedback compilation with visual records
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Real-time collaboration with inline commenting
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Private and public feedback channels
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Task assignment with permission levels
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Integration with project management tools
Good customer support
Gathers real-time feedback
Able to handle large review volumes
No mobile app
No job tracking features
Slow to load
Highlights
Punchlist is a collaboration management tool for businesses and enterprises. It specializes in collecting design and content feedback for client-facing companies, like agencies, project managers, and creative professionals.
The platform offers tools for compiling feedback in one place, capturing visual records of stakeholders’ comments.
Punchlist also collects feedback from most types of files such as PDFs, image files, Powerpoints, and Figma canvases as well as websites and landing pages, and separates internal and external feedback to keep teams focused on issues.
Punchlist facilitates real time collaboration among teams, allowing inline commenting and file attachments for clearer communication.
You can assign tasks and notify teammates of project updates and changes. Punchlist helps you maintain security with permission levels for public and invite-only projects.
Punchlist integrates with several project management tools including Asana, ClickUp, Trello, and Wrike.
Reviews
Sadly, there were no reviews for Punchlist from popular user platforms like the App Store, Play Store, and Capterra. However, Punchlist garnered some user reviews on TrustPilot.
Punchlist user NIWEWE David says the app helps him collect feedback, but inexplicably slows down at times:
TrustPilot Review:
The best app for feedback. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a very good experience. And I always recommend it to people who need to give a review on web application especially. Cause the fact that you can load a web page and give a feedback is excellent. The downside I have seen so far is the loading. Not sure whether it is because my application is hosted on heroku with free dynos; but I like to think it is the cause. 🙂
Pricing
Free Trial?
30-day free trial
Solopreneur
Annual: $17 / mo.
Monthly: $19 / mo.
Startup
Annual: $62 / mo.
Monthly: $69 / mo.
Small Business
Annual: $107 / mo.
Monthly: $119 / mo.
Bigger Business
Annual: $206 / mo.
Monthly: $229 / mo.
Scoring
Key Features
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Construction punch list with location, cost, and manpower details
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Templates for common punch list items like deficiencies
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Instant notification of punch list changes and user comments
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Report generation and automation
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Two-step verification for punch list item completion
Easy to use
Good customer support
Good task monitoring tool during punch list phase
Expensive for growing teams
No text search function
App task viewer display has issues
Highlights
Fieldwire is construction field management software for general and specialty contractors, project owners, architects, and designers.
Its punch list tool enables you to complete walkthroughs quickly while attaching details about project deficiencies. You can include locations, photos, checklists, and due dates in your punch list. You can also attach cost estimates and manpower to punch lists on Fieldwire’s platform.
The tool comes with templates for common punch list items. It’s also equipped with a two-step verification process to help admins like you check whether a punch list item has been completed.
The platform adds a layer of verification by requiring other personnel on site to confirm task completion.
Other project stakeholders, like contractors and architects, can add comments or photos to your punch list. All activities trigger instant notifications to keep you updated on task progress.
You can generate reports by exporting tasks in a given category or status. You can also use Fieldwire’s production reports to share punch lists and project updates with team members. The platform centralizes document management for RFIs, submittals, and change orders, keeping teams up-to-date on project developments.
Fieldwire integrates with document and project data management systems like Google Drive, Sharepoint, and Dropbox, to name a few.
Reviews
Fieldwire users praise the customer support team, but wish they didn’t have to call them so often.
iOS user TVPD PM loves the customer support:
iOS Review:
Organization…………Finally ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First off, customer service was great. Support is very good. Answered all my questions and guided me through a tutorial right over the phone. Super easy to use once you get familiar with it. Which does not take long. Extremely helpful to me. I’m at project manager for a small company (18 employees, about 6-8 million revenue/yr) Super helpful for troubleshooting questions and making revisions with the crews, architects and engineers without having to be on-site or in person. I can pull up plans to any one of numerous jobs instantly and review and share notes, revisions etc. Reduces downtime, increases productivity. Keeping track of change orders and additional work info is very helpful as well. Document consolidation to a per job file is awesome when you have many projects going on. Really can’t say enough. It’s helped immensely. Try the 3 job version, and you will want to upgrade to have unlimited pages almost immediately.
Android user Jay says the quality of photo attachments could be improved:
Google Play Review:
⭐⭐⭐
Quality of photo upload is terrible and i have to delete characters and add them because it wont let me copy and paste to search
Fieldwire user Thom F. also praised the customer support, but lamented the fact that they have to call support frequently in the first place:
Capterra Review:
Almost awesome, but has lots of missed opportunities ⭐⭐⭐
Overall: Almost zero.Pros: The customer service has been great ( we need to use them frequently ). They are quick to resolve the many issues we have.
Cons: 1. You can’t make real templates for repetitive project types. 2. You can’t organize projects on the home screen. We tend to have dozens of projects in different stages going on and there is not a way to organize how they sorted. They cannot be flagged or colored coded either. 3. In certain situations you need to follow strict naming conventions of imported files….it’s not something I want to spend my time worrying about. 4. The task viewer is weak. The text doesn’t wrap so most of the task is cut off. You cannot control the width of the columns, their names, or colors ( great for the color blind ) 5. Features are buried and are inconsistent between desktop and mobile. 6. The app KILLS battery life. 7. There is not a way to leave general notes or comments. 8. Reports are weak. 9. If my boss ( who doesn’t actually use it, but likes the idea of the app) didn’t make me, I would have ditched this a while ago.
Pricing
Free Trial?
Free trial available
Basic
$0 / mo. per user
Pro
Monthly: $54 / mo. per user
Annual: $39 / mo. per user
Business
Monthly: $74 / mo. per user
Annual: $59 / mo. per user
Business Plus
Monthly: $94 / mo. per user
Annual: $79 / mo. per user
Scoring
Key Features
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Punchlist with voice-enabled Quick Capture feature
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File attachments including documents and photos
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Mobile punchlist tool with offline mode
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Email notification for checked items
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Filter status for items (unresolved, resolved, open or closed)
Plenty of training materials
Great customer support
Useful project management tools
Some features not easy to use
Users report QuickBooks connector doesn’t work
Expensive
Highlights
Procore is construction management software serving general and specialty contractors. It also targets public agencies, business owners, and civil and infrastructure contractors.
The platform’s project management solution comes with a punchlist tool for ‘punch walks’. You can create punch items using the app’s voice-enabled feature called Quick Capture. You can also use QR codes to start punch lists and attach files like documents and photos.
The mobile punchlist tool lets you create lists even when offline. You can drop punch list items directly onto blueprints and drawings. The app records all actions including when the punch list was created, addressed, and completed.
Procore’s punchlist tool allows you to filter items by status – unresolved, resolved, open, or closed. It also sends email notifications for overdue and completed items.
Procore integrates with third-party apps including Oracle, Sage, Workday, Microsoft Project, Primavera, and others.
Reviews
Procore users say the app helps them with their punch list tasks. However, it needs to redesign features around user convenience.
iOS user PunchLordito says the app helps him create punchlists but has recently slowed down:
iOS Review:
Great concept, Little annoying issues throughout. ⭐⭐⭐
I use mostly for punch list creation, tracking, and resolution. I have found a need for a longer queue in “recent punch items” in order to keep moving through rooms productively.The current update has made things slower because reusing a recent item loads it into the queue twice, etc. Removing other punch items that then have to be recreated. The older version handled this better.
The comment and response section when communicating on a specific punch item makes it difficult to have clear communication back and forth using the app tool.
Items have been failing to load for me when created and will just stay in the top of the queue unless resolved and reopened in the instance that is possible. When resolve and reopen is not an option there is really nothing much that can be done other than delete in the browser version and recreate.
When linking items to a drawing it can begin to glitch and have had the app crash on me without saving atleast 20 previous items that were not loaded yet.
A lot of unnecessary steps that may be useful in some scenarios but honestly could be much more productive not having to modify edits or individually add certain unavailable editable features to hundreds of items.
The concept and goal of the app is untouchable and can revolutionize job management and communication throughout multiple industries it just needs some updates to the mobile system to help productivity and communication.
Android user chancey drew says the punchlist feature doesn’t work properly:
Google Play Review:
Header – ⭐⭐⭐
Punch filters do not work properly. App for Android needs a lot of work.
Procore user James M. says the app is improving, but needs to devote a little more attention to user experience:
Capterra Review:
Getting Better but Still Needs Some Tweaks ⭐⭐⭐
Overall: When we first started using Procore it was very basic and not very intuitive. Over the past year many changes and improvements have been made, not all for the better in my opinion. For overall project management, at least for the tools we use, is OK.Pros: – The ability to handle very large files especially sending and receiving – Customer Support acknowledgement of an issue or question – Generally good project management
Cons: – The lack of contrast between the background and active parts of the screen causes eye strain – Default views at the Portfolio level and Submittal tool are based on title. It would be more useful if the default was based on Project # and Submittal spec section – Tools that have multiple pages such as Emails have the page selector at the bottom of the current view.
This needs to also be at the top so you don’t have to scroll down to go to the next page – Some changes are made to the program without any notification to the users – A change was made to the Submittal log view that now you have to use a slider bar to see all the columns. This is a time waster and an irritant.
Pricing
Free Trial?
Demo available upon request
Tiers
Custom pricing based on company type and size
Scoring
Key Features
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Inspection lists with image and video capture
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Mobile checklist with offline mode
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Follow-up task assignments to team members
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Audit trail with date and time stamps
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AI-generated checklist templates
Easy to use
Good mobile functionality
Great customer service
Occasional app bugs cause inspection list errors
Expensive
Requires intensive onboarding
Highlights
SafetyCulture is a digital platform serving construction, manufacturing, facilities management, mining, and other industries. It offers solutions for workplace inspections, safety checks, audits, and project checklists.
You can create inspection lists with photo annotations and video capture. The app also comes with mobile checklists in offline mode, so you can complete site walkthroughs despite a weak connection.
The app allows you to assign tasks and follow-ups to team members. SafetyCulture documents checklist actions and creates an audit trail complete with data and time stamps, GPS location, and user attribution.
The platform also offers AI-generated templates for your punch list. Simply upload a photo, PDF document, or an input prompt to generate a checklist. Alternatively, you can also use a template from the platform’s library.
SafetyCulture integrates with other external systems through Zapier.
Reviews
SafetyCulture users had good first impressions, but then ran into several issues with app crashes and malfunctions.
iOS user Julianpcardenas says the app seemed great at first, but has since deteriorated:
iOS Review:
It has a lot of potential ⭐⭐⭐
I downloaded this app because our company is in need of a digital inspection form for our team, this seemed like a great app, but unfortunately it constantly crashes. It says it’s a wifi/internet problem, but we have absolutely no issue with our wifi or device data.
Android user Samuel Palmer says the app concept is good, but not well-translated into reality:
Google Play Review:
⭐⭐⭐
The idea of the app is good but I regularly have issues with using it on site. Often, photos and comments won’t properly save, leaving me with no record of my observations. Also, menus don’t always reliably load, preventing me from selecting a site from the list, etc.
I had these issues on my old phone but upgrading to a brand new model with the latest version of Android hasn’t resolved them. This also means I can’t see Failures from past audits, so don’t get as much value from the subscription.
SafetyCulture user Krzysztof Z. says it’s helpful for collecting and organizing data, but the platform needs to be more user-friendly:
Capterra Review:
ZK Review ⭐⭐⭐
Overall: we are using iAuditor mainly for quality informations collectingPros: structured information when I can collect informations from different sources
Cons: better filtration should be more user friendly
Pricing
Free Trial?
30-day free trial
Free
Free for up to 10 users
Premium
$29 / user per month
Enterprise
Call SafetyCulture for custom pricing
Scoring
Key Features
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Punch list with task prioritization
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Collaboration tool with workers and subcontractors
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Customizable checklists with file attachments
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Personalized alerts for relevant tasks
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Automated notification for the latest trade-specific actions
Easy to use
Good detail on punch list items
Good customer service
Issues with synchronization for some devices
Limited app flexibility (ex. can’t delete marked items)
App slows down without WiFi
Highlights
BuildUp is construction project management software serving general contractors, project owners, and property developers. It offers tools for task management, punch lists, and project insights.
You can create construction punch lists with priority lists, so your team tackles the most important jobs first. The platform’s collaboration tool comes with communication channels for looping in subcontractors and onsite workers.
BuildUp allows you to customize checklists with file attachments, signatures, due dates, and other action items. You can also personalize which notifications you want to receive from specific and relevant tasks.
The app automates notifications for the latest task updates as well as trade-specific actions to prevent cluttering communication channels.
BuildUp integrates with Procore and Autodesk BIM 360.
Reviews
BuildUp users say the app has a nice design, but its functionality needs to be designed around their needs.
iOS user HOUSEHOLD61974 says the app is needlessly complicated for practical use:
iOS Review:
Not easy ⭐⭐
Way too complicated for an easy punch list for residential properties. Plus, have to sign up online, go through resetting password . . . it’s just cumbersome
Buildup user Christopher G. says he likes the app’s simple interface, but wished for more mobile functionalities:
Capterra Review:
Simple interface for entering items. Simple to use in field for creating lists. Needs Refinement. ⭐⭐⭐
Overall: manage punchlist easierPros: I like the ability to take pics and input tasks in in the field, and that info is immediately available. Through the browser , searching and filtering tasks are easily done, and printing reports can be done quickly through the browser, though there is no option for mobile printing . The concept is great and it has fell into regular use with my company.
Cons: There a few items that could be addressed to make this app even better. The biggest issue that I have when using the Buildup is that it seems to have sketchy web connectivity. Sorting and filtering works fantastic, but it can be a bit clunky while it refreshes. : The ability to edit how the printable forms are displayed would be great as well. We rely heavily on the pictures that we take, but when we print up the reports it can be a blittle hard to see what the item actually is.
Also the ability to both capture Before and after pictures, as well as display before and after pictures by choice would be great. The ability to add AREAS, UNITS, etc., from mobile should be made available. Printing from mobile as well.
Pricing
Free Trial?
30-day free trial
BuildUp
Annual: $149.99 / mo.
Monthly: $179.99 / mo.
BuildUp+
Must contact sales for pricing
The Bottom Line
General contractors, project managers, and subcontractors need the right punch list software to improve their punch walk and ensure successful project handover. By choosing the right solution, you can minimize delays, address mistakes, and facilitate team coordination for delivering projects on time.
As the construction industry continues to evolve, the adoption of the best punch list software will only become more crucial for staying ahead of the curve and delivering exceptional results.
Construction managers, project owners, and field workers love the Workyard mobile experience.
Our iOS and Android apps are designed around the needs of team managers in the construction business. Our web platform improves construction workflow, scheduling, time tracking, team management, and more for construction managers.
Try Workyard free for 14 days and see how we can simplify your field service management and make your business more profitable!
Our Scoring System Explained
Our 8-part scoring system was created to help you understand the potential value of any software we review simply and fairly.
We created it after reviewing dozens of software products, which we covered in depth, but without providing a direct and simple way for readers to compare products on their merits – without spending a lot of time looking through our articles for the information they needed to make an informed decision.
Every app we review will include Customer Support and Company scores, which we’ll explain in more detail below. Many of the factors reviewed in this article will also be consistent across most (or all) of our software reviews, with some differences:
The 8 factors assessed and their contribution to a product’s overall score may differ slightly from product to product based on various factors, such as the use case we’re reviewing for, the type of business these products are tailored to, and other considerations. However, all reviews will feature an 8-part score, weighted and combined to calculate each product’s overall score.
How We Score Software
All factors in our reviews are scored on a 10-point scale – technically 11 points – from 0-10. However, we only give products a score of 0 if it does not include an essential feature at all, and we try to avoid giving out 0 scores if a product can demonstrate any functionality in line with the specific factor being reviewed.
In general, the 0-10 range translates as:
- 9.0 – 10 – One of the absolute best in its category (amazing).
- 7.5 – 8.9 – Very good, but with some minor issues (very good).
- 6.0 – 7.4 – Mediocre performance with notable shortcomings (average).
- 3.0 – 5.9 – This feature is not ready for prime time (borderline).
- 1.0 – 2.9 – This feature actually makes its product worse (unacceptable).
- 0 – The product doesn’t include this important feature at all.
How We Calculate Overall Scores
The 8 factors reviewed are weighted based on an overall total of 100%:
- Ease of Use: 20%
- Time Tracking Accuracy: 20%
- Scheduling Features: 15%
- Job Tracking: 15%
- Integrations: 10%
- Customer Support: 15%
- Company: 5%
Methodology for Each Factor
Ease of Use
We evaluate a product’s ease of use based on three main considerations:
- How easy is it to set up this app?
- How easy is it for managers to use the backend dashboard?
- How easy is it for frontline workers to use the (mobile) app?
These three considerations cover the main ways you and your team would use the software being reviewed – when you first obtain it, when someone (a manager, executive, team leader, or similar role) needs to use it to manage people, money, data, and other things, and when workers you’re tracking use the app (usually a mobile version of the software designed for frontline and/or field team members) to clock in, clock out, record time worked, or address other day-to-day needs.
Time Tracking Accuracy
Every minute matters when you’re trying to control payroll costs. This factor accounts for various features and common needs in time-tracking apps, such as…
- How accurate or precise is its GPS tracking capability?
- How accurate – and how customizable – is its geofencing feature?
- How accurate is its travel and mileage tracking (if available)?
- Can it automatically clock workers in and out based on the above?
- Can you set and/or restrict rules for clocking in and out?
- Can the app continue tracking workers while offline?
- How easy is its mobile app and/or kiosk for frontline workers?
Scheduling Features
Many construction businesses prefer to manage as many aspects of employee labor activity as possible in a single app, which is why many time-tracking apps also include worker scheduling as a core feature.
When we consider a product’s scheduling features, we look at:
- Its dashboard customizability (daily, weekly, or monthly views).
- Its project-based scheduling and visibility.
- Its real-time updates and notifications for workers.
- Its real-time map views of worker locations for best-fit scheduling.
- Its recurring schedule (copies to subsequent weeks, etc.) functionality.
Job Tracking
This factor helps you understand if the software can also provide insight into specific projects, which is particularly handy when your business deals with many customers or clients who generally need shorter-term work. Effective job tracking typically also includes accurate job costing functionality for construction companies.
We assess several things when calculating a product’s job tracking score:
- Its project-based tracking for multiple projects per day/week/etc.
- Its ability to track multiple / many projects simultaneously.
- Its use of (and your ability to customize) construction cost codes.
- Any built-in job costing views.
- Any integrations for cost coding (QuickBooks etc.)
Integrations
No business can operate on a single app, which is why integrations with other apps and tools are such important aspects of modern business software.
To calculate a product’s integration score, we’ll examine:
- How many native integrations (the simplest connection) does it offer?
- How effective and easy-to-use are its integrations with payroll software?
- Does it have robust data import and export features?
Customer Support
Learning how to use a new app can be frustrating, even if it’s meant to be the most user-friendly app around. That’s why great customer support is so essential when considering which time-tracking app to use.
Customer support scores are calculated based on:
- Live support channels available (phone, email, chat, etc.).
- Live support hours (business hours only, 24/7, etc.).
- The strength of the product’s online help center and/or FAQs.
- What other users say about support in online reviews.
Company
A great company with a highly customer-friendly approach can often make up for shortcomings in their software products – at least up to a point.
When assessing this score, we’ll examine:
- Transparency (easy-to-find pricing, etc.)
- Trial period (duration, feature availability, credit card requirements, etc.).
- Subscription flexibility (contracts, required durations, etc.).
- Ease of cancellation or pausing subscriptions.
- Customer perceptions (online product reviews).
- Website (a minor consideration, but great companies tend to have great websites).
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The best punch list software options based on the search results are:
- PlanGrid is a comprehensive construction management software with dedicated punch list features, allowing you to create and assign tasks, generate reports, and stay on top of the project. It starts at $495/user/year as part of Autodesk Build.
- Procore is a construction management tool with a real-time punch list feature that helps the team stay updated and on the same page. It offers features like tracking progress, generating reports, and job scheduling. Pricing is custom.
- Raken is a simple, easy-to-use software with punch list features as well as overall project management capabilities. It has a mobile app and real-time job site features. Pricing is custom.
- Bluebeam Revu allows you to manage construction projects with precision, offering customizable punch list templates, real-time collaboration, and automated progress tracking. It starts at $240/user, billed annually.
- Traqspera is a mobile-friendly system that lets you create and manage punch lists, with reporting analytics for transparency. It starts at $10/employee/month.
- Fieldwire is a top-rated punch list software that helps construction teams run efficient walkthroughs, annotate deficiencies, generate reports, and assign work directly to contractors.
The search results indicate that the best punch list software options offer features like customizable checklists, real-time collaboration, progress tracking, report generation, and mobile accessibility. Pricing varies, with some offering free versions and others having custom quotes.
Based on the search results, the essential features of punch list software include:
- Mobile accessibility: The software should have a mobile-friendly interface and allow users to access and update the punch list from the field using tablets or smartphones.
- Automation and efficiency: The software should offer features like automated task assignments, reminders, and progress tracking to streamline the punch list process and save time.
- Collaboration and communication: The software should facilitate real-time communication between team members, allow file/photo attachments, and provide a centralized platform to manage all punch list items.
- Customizable checklists: The software should offer pre-built punch list templates but also allow users to customize checklists and add their own items, priorities, and default actions.
- Reporting and analytics: The software should generate comprehensive reports on punch list progress and provide data insights to help identify trends and optimize the process.
- Permissions and user management: The software should have user permission controls to ensure data security and restrict access based on roles.
- Offline functionality: The software should work seamlessly even in areas with limited internet connectivity, allowing users to access and update the punch list in the field.
In summary, the best punch list software offers a mobile-friendly, collaborative platform with automation, customization, and reporting capabilities to streamline the construction closeout process.
Based on the search results, here are some good free punch list app options:
- Fieldwire by Hilti is a top-rated free punch list software that helps construction teams manage walkthroughs, annotate deficiencies, generate reports, and assign work to contractors.
- Autodesk Construction Cloud offers a free punch list feature as part of its comprehensive construction management platform. It allows users to create and track punch list items.
- Monday.com has a free punch list tool that enables teams to collaborate on construction projects, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
- Wrike provides a free punch list solution with features like customizable templates, real-time updates, and mobile accessibility.
- Connecteam is a free punch list app that helps construction crews identify, document, and resolve issues on the job site through a user-friendly mobile interface.
- WETHOD offers a free punch list module within its construction management software, providing features like checklists, photo attachments, and status tracking.
The search results indicate that these free punch list apps offer essential features like mobile accessibility, collaboration tools, customizable checklists, and reporting capabilities to help construction teams streamline the punch list process.