Stage 6Handover and Close Out

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Chapter overview

The Handover Strategy takes centre stage during Stage 6, as construction comes to end and the process of handing over the building to the client, who may also be the user of the building, commences. The activities that need to be carried out prior to occupation have become more complex over the years. Increasingly, clients understand that if a building is to operate effectively and as designed, this stage is crucial and needs to be undertaken diligently. The increased complexity of handover requires activity to occur before and after Practical Completion and the process will vary from project ...

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