Post-Construction Stage

1. Construction Project Close-Out & Hand-Over

The Contractor’s Construction project closeout and handover processes are the final stages of a construction project and involve transferring the project to the client and completing all administrative tasks including the transfer of Construction Closeout documents. The closeout and handover processes are crucial stages that require careful planning, coordination, and communication. A successful closeout and a Problem-free handover plan can enhance the reputation of the contractor, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce risks and costs (AI Generated)

• What Sub/ Contractors Need To Know, regarding Substantial Performance, 
• Gathering All Subs/ Contractor Close-out Documents: All necessary documents, such as as-built and redline drawings, are collected. 
• Reviewing changes: Any change orders or modifications are reviewed. 
• Meeting specifications: Ensuring that all specifications outlined in the contract are met. 
• Presenting information: The information is presented to the client. 
• Resolving feedback: Any client feedback is resolved. 
• Closing contracts: Any open contracts are closed out. 
• Creating a takeaway document: A project takeaway doc is assembled to help improve future projects. 
• Training: Contractors/Suppliers are to train owner’s team how to operate and maintain equipment/systems. 
• Cleaning up: Any construction remnants or leftovers are cleaned up. 
• Walking through: The owner is walked through building maintenance procedures. 
• Completing punch list items: Any deficiencies that need to be finished before owner takes over.