During on-site inspections, surveyors rely on checklists to ensure work meets required standards. When issues or non-compliance are identified, they often need to raise defects or non-conformance (NC) items against specific checkpoints. With our latest update, SmartProject now offers a streamlined process for reporting defects and non-conformance under 3 categories

• Issue
• NC Quality
• NC Safety

Items can be added directly from the inspection checklist, and defects and NC (non-conformance) items can be created for single or multiple checkpoints. As a precaution, SmartProject does not allow defects and NC items to be entered for non-project items. Users can also add NCs to existing items.

Defects and NCs can be viewed in one centralized location, with an alert icon to help users quickly identify any open defects or NCs associated with checkpoints.

Key Features:

• Defect & Non-Conformance Reporting: Surveyors can now raise defects and non-conformance (NC) items directly from the checklist, ensuring quick and accurate issue tracking.
• Easy Access from Active Checklist: The new “Report Defect and NCs” option is now available in the Active Checklist window, which can be accessed from both the Document Details and Task Details windows.
• Centralized Issue Tracking: All defects and non-conformities are logged in one central location for easier management and follow-up.
• Seamless Integration: The feature is seamlessly integrated into the existing workflow, allowing users to report issues without leaving the checklist interface.

Advantages:

• Streamlined Inspections: The ability to raise defects and NCs directly within the checklist speeds up the inspection process and reduces manual steps.
• Improved Accuracy: Capture issues in real-time and ensure that defects or non-conformities are correctly documented and tracked.
• Efficient Issue Management: Easily access, track, and resolve defects and non-conformance items from one central location, improving communication and resolution times.
• User-Friendly Interface: Surveyors can quickly report issues without navigating away from the checklist, reducing friction and ensuring smoother inspections.