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September 1, 2025
Accountability Ping-Pong: Why Punch Items Get Stuck Between Trades
September 11, 2025In a 300-room renovation—or a 3,000-room mega-project—time is everything. Yet most hotel projects still rely on outdated methods to manage punch lists: handwritten notes, spreadsheets, or PDF markups that get typed up and emailed days later. By the time subcontractors see the list, the project has already lost momentum.
The Hidden Costs of Manual Punch Lists
- Slow Turnaround: Notes must be retyped and distributed manually, creating days of lag.
- Confusion: Vague descriptions (“scratched wall near entry”) leave subs guessing.
- Miscommunication: Emails get buried or missed, delaying remediation.
- Compounding Delays: Every day of lag means lost revenue.
How FinishLine Speeds Things Up
- Punch → Sync → Print: Inspectors capture issues in the field, sync instantly, and generate trade-specific reports in seconds.
- Real-Time Reporting: Subs receive precise lists—digital or hard-copy—while still on-site.
- Floorplan Accuracy: Punches pinned directly on the plan eliminate ambiguity.
- Instant Accountability: No waiting for admin time; trades can start fixing immediately after inspection.
- Paper and PDF processes stall projects. FinishLine transforms inspections into instant action—compressing timelines, reducing rework, and keeping projects moving and protecting revenue.
