{"id":2372,"date":"2018-07-22T10:01:34","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T10:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/?page_id=2372"},"modified":"2026-03-06T02:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:46:05","slug":"defect-report-template","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/templates\/quality\/forms\/defect-report-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Defect Report Template"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Use and edit template for free<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dashpivot.com\/signup?reference=building-construction-quotation-template&#038;templateId=5c981900e73a491f727c549d\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse this template now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Defect Report Template: Better Format Than Excel<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dashpivot.com\/signup?reference=defect-report-template&#038;templateId=5b400a0b24a35e4b2e376cd6\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse this template now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Start with a free 30-day trial. 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With a digital system like Dashpivot you can streamline how defect reports are completed, managed, and shared with your team and other project stakeholders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access, edit and complete defect reports from any device: mobile, tablet or computer.<\/li>\n<li>Use customisable fields to record defect details, assign a status, identify stakeholders, recommended corrective actions, provide defect sketches, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Use e-signatures to sign-off before and after defect rectification.<\/li>\n<li>Utilise version control features so stakeholders always have access the latest version of the report.<\/li>\n<li>Set permissions so that only approved users can provide defect rectification sign-off.<\/li>\n<li>Add photos and attachments to the defect report to provide supporting evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Easily customise the defect report template with the drag-and-drop form builder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/quality\/defect-management-software\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/software\/dashpivot\/demo\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch demo videos\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-72.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Vector-111-1.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h2>Other popular templates you can use and customise for free<\/h2>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CAR.jpg\" alt=\"Corrective Action Report template\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Corrective Action Report (CAR) template<\/p>\n\t<p>Complete, share and approve corrective actions faster and easier.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/templates\/quality\/forms\/corrective-action-report-template\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee the template\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Punchlist.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Punch List template\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Construction Punch List template<\/p>\n\t<p>Punch your way through those punch lists with this more suitable template.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/templates\/quality\/forms\/construction-punch-list-template\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee the template\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ITP.jpg\" alt=\"Inspection and Test Plan template\" width=\"1200\" height=\"360\" \/>\n\t<p>Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) template<\/p>\n\t<p>No one plans to fail, they fail to plan. 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This makes analysing data and identifying trends easier, leading to the more effctive implementation of improvements.<\/p>\n<p>An effective defect report requires the following sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project and Team Information:<\/strong> Basic details about the project and the team handling the defect report.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defect Details:<\/strong> Information including the form number, date identified, location reference, and involved parties such as subcontractors and suppliers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defect Description:<\/strong> Detailed account of the defect, accompanied by a before photo and a sketch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rectification Plan:<\/strong> Proposed actions to fix the defect and approval sign-off for the scheduled rectification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rectification Verification:<\/strong> Confirmation that the defect has been resolved, with after photos, comments, and final sign-off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Documentation:<\/strong> Extra photos, location maps, and any other relevant notes or tags for comprehensive documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should ensure that you can export your defect reports to PDF so that they can be viewed easily on all types of devices.<\/p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/20-11-11-User-pair-37-1-1.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Sitemate builds best-in-class software tools for built world companies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/uk\/software\/dashpivot\/demo\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch demo videos\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sitemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Group-944-2.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use and edit template for free Use this template now Defect Report Template: Better Format Than Excel Use this template now Start with a free 30-day trial. 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