Logging of Defects on the Web Application

1. To create a new defect, select the New button at the top left of the register. This opens the Defect Information Screen.

   

2. In the Details tab you can enter in the following information:

   • Inspection Company and Inspector

   • Defect Location within the Project Inspection List and the type of defect

   • Defect Orientation and Position if further clarification is required

   • Whether the defect has passed inspection

   • Additional notes or a Client Reference; and

   • Mark whether the defect is complete or not.

   

3. Next, click the Sub Contractors tab to open a list of all Sub Contractors assigned the current defect.

   

4. To issue the defect to a Sub Contractor, click on the Add button.

   

5. This opens a list of all Sub Contractors on the project. Select each Sub Contractor by checking the box next to the Sub Contractor. Once all relevant Sub Contractors are selected, click OK to add them.

   

6. Next, assign a sequence to each of the Sub Contractors. The sequence determines the order in which Sub Contractors will be assigned to rectify the Defect. The first Sub Contractor is to be assigned ‘1’.

   

7. After selecting the Sequence, Estimated Hours for fixing the defect and Estimated Cost can be entered.

8. Next, the Due Date needs to be populated. This will be the date by which the Sub Contractor is required to finish fixing the defect.

9. Finally, there is the option of attaching related photos to the defect by selecting the Photos tab and then selecting Attach Photos.

       

10. To save the changes made, click Save. This will update the defect in the register.