Who Prepares the Punch List?

Who prepares the punch list?
Does the answer differ between the ARE guidelines and real life scenarios?

This post dives into a common Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam question and clears up the confusion by comparing AIA contract language with actual practice. While the A201 clearly states that the contractor prepares the punch list for ARE purposes, real-world scenarios vary, with architects or even owners sometimes taking on the task.

Check out this post as our Architect Education Specialist adschopstock dives into punch list basics, why the distinction or who creates it matters, and how it impacts an architect during project closeout.

We'd also love to hear about how punch list responsibilities are handled in your own practice!

Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
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