BuilderStorm’s Snag List feature manages and records what are typically referred to as “snags” within the construction industry. Snags can have a huge impact on the project’s profit and delivery time. A government survey in 2017 found that 51% of new homes have ‘major faults’. The problem is not just confined to the housing sector though, with many publicly funded projects suffering the same fate. Being able to accurately track and issue snags has always been a long winded, paperwork heavy process that took a huge amount of time and effort to manage. So, to shorten the amount of time and effort it takes to manage, we have created a mobile based solution which is not only really easy to use, but totally paperless. This feature gives your site team a seamless process for creating multiple snag items, and issue them to third parties without ever needing a piece of paper.
Each defect is numbered automatically and you can specify who is responsible for the defect, the location of the item and the package it falls under. You can then type out the details and add attachments, such as a photo or item specification. Photos of the defect can be added on fly directly from a mobile device. You can then specify a due date for completion and save the defect.
The process works perfectly on a mobile device, so your site managers that are responsible for reporting defects can do this on-site using a tablet or smartphone. Your operative that is responsible for the defect will be notified automatically when a new item has been created and can then view the details of the Snag. Once an item is complete, the user marks it for closure and the originator can then either sign it off or re-open the defect. As the deadline for a defect approaches, the user can be reminded via emails or other notifications, such as SMS text. These updates can be modified using BuilderStorm’s Notification Manager.