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Manage hold points for an inspection item

Use the hold point workflow to place an item on hold, record witnesses and photo evidence, and clear the hold once checks are complete.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps​

Step 1: Trigger a hold point on an item​

Open the relevant item in the workflow view and use the Trigger action to place a hold point on it, pausing further progression until the hold is cleared.

Trigger a hold point on an item

Step 2: Review the triggered hold point details​

After triggering, review the hold point information shown on screen, including status, type and any system messages, so you understand what must be checked before clearing.

Review the triggered hold point details

Step 3: Open the clear hold point dialog​

When you are ready to clear the hold, select the Clear option to open the dialog where you can confirm the outcome and add supporting information.

Open the clear hold point dialog

Step 4: Confirm pass or fail outcome​

In the clear dialog, set whether the item has passed or failed the hold point checks, so the system records the correct inspection outcome.

Confirm pass or fail outcome

Step 5: Add result notes​

Enter concise result notes to explain what was checked, any issues found and any follow-up actions, providing an audit trail for the hold point.

Add result notes

Step 6: Select witnesses​

Use the witness picker to search for and select the team members who witnessed the hold point inspection, ensuring accountability and traceability.

Select witnesses

Step 7: Upload and attach photo evidence​

Upload photo evidence through the photo uploader and confirm that the required minimum number of photos has been attached before clearing the hold.

Upload and attach photo evidence

Step 8: Clear the hold point​

Once all mandatory fields are complete and any required photos are attached, confirm to clear the hold point so the item can move forward in the workflow.

Clear the hold point

Step 9: Handle errors and retry if needed​

If an error message appears while triggering or clearing a hold, review the message, correct any issues such as missing photos or witnesses, and try again.

Handle errors and retry if needed


Last updated: 2026-08-12