It Was Perfect When We Left. We Swear.
The floor looked beautiful. The tile was flawless. Your project manager gave a slow nod of approval and said, “Looks good, guys.”
And then… the painters showed up.
And the ceiling guys.
And that one HVAC sub who still doesn’t believe in drop cloths.
By the time turnover comes around, your once-perfect floors are scratched, chipped, stained, or just plain missing. Enter: The Punch List Paradox.
🥊 What’s Punch List—and What’s Damage
Here’s the truth most GCs know but few want to admit:
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Trade damage isn’t a punch list item
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Flooring and tile aren’t immune to wear and tear after installation
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You can’t expect subs to re-install material you’ve run out of because someone else dropped a ladder on it
At Nexus, we document, track, and call it like it is—respectfully, of course.
