Healthcare estates: defects & close-out

Work around occupied spaces

When access is brief, capture has to be decisive. Location, marked-up photo, priority and owner are recorded in one pass, so nobody needs a second visit to understand the instruction.

Keep the close-out easy to follow

• Separate issue from ambiguity. Every defect receives a stable number and dated visual record.
• Scope work by team. Filter MEP, fabric, fire safety and cleaning items into focused contractor lists.
• Track phased access. Keep open work visible across wards, departments and plant areas without flattening it into one spreadsheet.
• Evidence completion. Add the after photo to the same record and retain what was originally reported.

Capture where coverage drops out

Plant rooms, service corridors and lower-ground spaces do not pause the walk. Snagwalk works offline and shows what still needs to sync when coverage returns; see running inspections with no signal for how to prepare.