Defect management software for construction

Locate & resolve construction defects seamlessly

PlanRadar

Over 150,000 users across 75+ countries are eliminating paperwork with PlanRadar

Stress-free defect management

Manage construction defects on-the-go

Manage construction defects on-the-go

Build defect lists using a mobile device on your construction site – eliminate any follow up in the office.

Live project oversight & team management

Live project oversight & team management

Assign and set deadlines for each construction defect – subcontractors can access and update their tasks free of charge.

Compile construction defect reports in seconds

Compile construction defect reports in seconds

Export all defects into a defect report template at the touch of a button.

Manage construction defects digitally

Manage construction defects digitally

No more pen and paper: pin defect tickets directly to digital plans and BIM models while on the construction site.

See issues anytime, anywhere

See issues anytime, anywhere

With defect management software, each defect ticket can contain photos, videos, text and voice recordings added directly from your mobile device.

Share progress with stakeholders

Share progress with stakeholders

Once you’ve recorded your construction defects, use a defect report template to export your data in the exact format required.

PlanRadar enables you to build a template that meets your requirements and export all items. Reports can also cover specific contractors or a type of defect, from plumbing to decorating.

Track defect resolution

Track defect resolution

Use PlanRadar’s statistics boards to get quick insight into progress on your project’s construction defects. Assess work quality, identify delays, and take action to resolve any issues.

How to manage defects with PlanRadar

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1. Find construction defects during a site audit

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2. Add defect tickets on a digital plan – with photos, videos, voice memos, or plan annotations

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3. Add a deadline and assign the ticket to a responsible team member

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4. Export all construction defects into a defect report to share with stakeholders

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5. Monitor progress using a statistics board just for defects

Customer Stories

How Innovaré Systems use PlanRadar for snagging and more

How Innovaré Systems use PlanRadar for snagging and more

Modular construction experts Innovaré Systems use PlanRadar on-site and at their factory for quality assurance, defect management, and several other processes.

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How interior fit-out specialists HCIP improved their defect management process

How interior fit-out specialists HCIP improved their defect management process

HCIP use PlanRadar to achieve high-quality handovers and get better oversight of their interior fit-out projects.

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How CSI~QA find and report defects with PlanRadar

How CSI~QA find and report defects with PlanRadar

CSI~QA conduct independent site inspections with PlanRadar, helping their customers achieve compliance and high quality builds.

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FAQs

What are construction defects?

Construction defects are errors in a building or structure. The most common construction defects are the result of shoddy workmanship, or work that has been rushed. They can include anything from cosmetic defects like chipped paint or tiles to structural issues like leaking plumbing or uneven flooring. Some defects only become obvious when you start to use a building. For example, a sink could start leaking once you start to use it regularly, or you could notice a draft from a poorly fitted window. Occasionally, you might find more serious problems, but most construction defects are simple for contractors to repair.

If you’re the new owner of the building, it is up to the developer or contractor to repair any construction defects that you find, either at the point of handover or in the first year after completion. This is called the warranty period. Depending on your contract, the owner may be able to hold back part of the final payment until all construction defects are resolved. After the warranty period ends, the owner is responsible for repairing defects, with some exceptions that depend on local laws.

The easiest way to reduce construction defects is to increase the quality of work and prevent issues happening in the first place. You can do that by ensuring that teams are organised, that individuals you hire are properly trained, and that you give them the information they need to carry out tasks. Many defects are caused by miscommunication and an app like PlanRadar can help to improve communication on-site. It’s also important to reduce the number of defects left over at the end of a project. You can do this by regularly conducting site inspections and confirming the quality of each stage of work. During your site inspection, you can find construction defects at an early stage and take action to remedy them before they cause bigger problems.

Defect management is important for several reasons. First, a building with many construction defects might be dangerous to live and work in. In that case, the contractor might have to do a considerable amount of extra work to repair the defects, could be liable to cover the costs of repair or even be fined for breaching contract. Second, defects can cause further defects. Something minor, if ignored, can create a big problem at a later stage. That’s why you should have quality control measures in place on-site from day one, making sure that one brick in the wrong place doesn’t bring your whole project to a halt later.

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