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Project Managementaka: walkthroughaka: punch walkaka: site observation

Walk-Through

In Plain English

A formal site visit where the owner and architect walk the building to identify items that need to be completed or corrected.

Definition

A walk-through is a site inspection conducted by the owner, architect, and contractor to observe the status of construction, identify punch list items, verify substantial completion, or prepare for final inspection. Walk-throughs are scheduled at key project milestones and result in written punch lists or deficiency logs that the contractor is required to complete within a specified timeframe.

Example

The architect conducted the substantial completion walk-through and generated a 43-item punch list that the contractor addressed within 15 days.

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