Yes, new construction can be just as vulnerable to problems as existing houses. Getting my three phase new construction package allows me to find problems before the drywall goes making it easier and faster to fix deficiencies such as hardware not attached to support members, electrical boxes to far out or not far enough and much more. This makes the finishing process faster and ultimately getting you into a better built house.
The closing portion, I will go in a few days before you close on the house to notate any currently missing items at that time so that your punch list is accurately filled out and the builder has solid notation of what needs to be fixed event after you close.
Finally, the 1 year walk through will expose anything that may have occurred AFTER the house was completed. This could be the HVAC system was not properly charged and we note temperature differentials, masonry cracking, roof damage, or other items that vendors could have caused after the house closes. This keeps YOU safe and make sure you do not incur any additional costs after the close.