Homebuilding Glossary Topic

Construction & Operations

The Construction & Operations glossary covers cycle-time control, close quality, and operating bottlenecks that determine whether production plans close as forecast.

What is a punch list in homebuilding?

A punch list is the final set of completion and quality items identified before buyer close and handoff.

What is cycle time in homebuilding?

Cycle time is the elapsed duration from start to close for a home, including idle gaps between trade events.