Run site inspections and punch lists on a tablet
Construction defect and inspection apps tie issues to plans with photos and assignees.
Inspector / Plan Reviewer · Code & inspection · PlanRadar · Dalux
Content updated · Tool links listed below; vendor features and pricing change, so confirm with the vendor
Short answer
Construction defect and inspection apps tie issues to plans with photos and assignees. Start here: upload drawings. Keep a person in the loop: Inspections still need a qualified inspector on site.
The problem
Run site inspections and punch lists on a tablet. This is a common, time-consuming task for a inspector / plan reviewer.
What this workflow does
Construction defect and inspection apps tie issues to plans with photos and assignees.
How it works: Rules or specialist software perform the task. No AI agent is required.
Your checkpoint: Inspections still need a qualified inspector on site.
Before you start
- Access to the named tool; confirm license, version and cost with the vendor.
- A small, non-confidential sample to try the workflow on first.
- A qualified person to review the output before it is used.
Tools and access
Follow the steps
- Upload drawings.
- Pin issues with photos on the plan.
- Assign to trades with due dates.
- Export the report for closeout.
Try a small example
Replace the bracketed fields with your own project details. No tested sample run is published for this workflow yet.
Sample input
Fill in the bracketed [fields] in the text below with your project data.
Manual setup checklist
Turn these inspection notes into a punch list table by room with trade, description, and priority: [paste notes]
Expected output
Not published yet. Treat any output as a draft and check it against the source documents.
Check the result
- Every value, citation or quantity traces back to a source document.
- Missing information is marked as missing, not filled in.
Limits and recovery
- Inspections still need a qualified inspector on site.
- Check your organization’s data policy before sharing project files with third-party tools.
Stop or switch when: The source cannot be verified, permissions are missing, or the result contains unsupported facts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I run site inspections and punch lists on a tablet?
Upload drawings. Pin issues with photos on the plan. Assign to trades with due dates. The full step list is above.
Does this use an AI agent or regular software?
It is labeled Conventional automation: Rules or specialist software perform the task. No AI agent is required.
What tools do I need?
PlanRadar, Dalux. Confirm license, version and cost with the vendor, and try it on a small non-confidential sample first.
Can I use the output without checking it?
No. Inspections still need a qualified inspector on site.
Has this workflow been tested?
Workflow guide · not independently tested. It is written from vendor documentation and practitioner use.
Evidence and maintenance
Written from vendor documentation and practitioner use. Labels apply to the steps described here, not every feature of a product. Links were checked when the page was written.