Capture items as fast as you walk
Open the in-app camera, shoot the problem, type a line, pick the sub. That is one punch item — photo attached, timestamped, location on the drawing if you pin it. A 200-item walkthrough is an afternoon, not a weekend of typing up notes.
- Photo-first capture — the camera uploads straight to the project and never saves to your phone's camera roll.
- Pin to drawings — drop items on the exact spot on the plan sheet. Anyone opening the sheet sees what is open in that room.
- Rooms and trades — organize items by area and responsible trade so each sub sees only their list.
- Annotations — draw arrows, circles, and notes directly on photos so there is no arguing about which outlet.
Assignment and verification, not just a list
A punch list in a PDF is a suggestion. A punch item in BuildPunch has an owner, a status, and a history. Subs get notified, do the work, attach a fix photo, and mark it ready for review. You approve or reject — with your own verification photos — and the item's full trail is kept: who opened it, who fixed it, who signed off, when.
Subcontractors use BuildPunch free on every plan, through a bilingual English/Spanish portal. Your seat count never goes up because you invited the drywall crew.
Reports the owner will actually read
- Branded PDF punch reports — your logo and colors, photos included, in a clean 2-up or 4-up layout.
- Public share links — send the architect a link instead of a 40 MB attachment. No login required to view.
- Live status — the report is a snapshot; the list itself stays live, so Friday's report is one click, not one evening.
Works offline too: capture items with no signal in the mechanical room and everything syncs when you are back on the network.
Also see: photo documentation, daily reports, and how we stack up against Site Audit Pro and Fieldwire.
Punch list questions
How do I create a punch list in BuildPunch?
Create a project, then walk the site with the mobile app or PWA. Each item takes a photo, a one-line description, an assignee, and optionally a pin on the drawing and a room. Items can also be created from the web app or auto-created from failed inspection checklist points.
Can subcontractors update punch items without a paid account?
Yes. Invited subs use BuildPunch free on every plan. They see their assigned items, upload fix photos, and mark work ready for review from a bilingual English/Spanish portal.
How does punch item verification work?
When a sub marks an item ready for review, it queues for your sign-off. You approve or reject with verification photos. Rejected items go back to the sub with your notes. Every status change is kept in the item history.
Can I export the punch list as a PDF?
Yes. Generate a branded PDF report with photos in 2-up or 4-up layouts, download it, email it, or send a public share link that requires no login.
Does the punch list work offline?
Yes. BuildPunch caches project data for offline use; you can capture items and photos with no signal and they sync automatically when you reconnect.