For clients, a punch list should contain items that didn’t meet their expectations or the specified requirements of the project. Ideally, clients should have clarified and discussed these with the contractor, architect, and sub-contractors during the discovery session. This helps ensure that workers perform relevant tasks correctly and less punch list items are generated as a result.
In general, punch lists should cover the client’s needs and priorities as well as any safety or quality concerns the contractor may have regarding project execution.