Damage & Missing Accountability: Ending the Blame Game in Hotel Renovations 

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Every hotel renovation team knows the drill: a dresser arrives scratched, a corridor wall gets dinged, or lamps disappear mid-install. When the damage or loss is discovered late, the question becomes: Who’s responsible?  

Installers often get blamed for damage that was already there. Trades point fingers at each other. And missing OS&E items stall room turnovers. Without clear documentation, accountability disappears—the result is schedule delays, skyrocketing costs, and lost revenue nights..

The Pain of Damage Disputes

  • Unclear Responsibility: Installers are blamed for pre-existing damage. 
  • Unlogged Issues: Dings and scratches go undocumented until final walkthroughs. 
  • Lost Assets: Small OS&E items vanish, causing shortages. 
  • Lost Assets: Small OS&E items vanish, causing shortages. 

How FinishLine Creates Accountability

  • Pre-Logistics Punch: Inspect and document every room and corridor before FF&E installation. Pre-existing conditions are logged with photos—protecting installers from false blame. 
  • Damage Annotation: Any new damage is recorded instantly in-app, tagged with location and photos. 
  • Workflow Triggers: Assign damage remediation to the responsible trade or auto-generate RMAs for replacements. 
  • Stock Alerts: Get notified before OS&E stock runs low on a given floor or section. 
  • Complete Audit Trail: Every asset, defect, and resolution is logged, tracked, verified, and closed before handover.