Architect’s Substantial Completion Sample Clauses

The Architect’s Substantial Completion clause defines the point at which a construction project is considered sufficiently complete, according to the contract documents, so that the owner can occupy or use the building for its intended purpose. Typically, the architect is responsible for inspecting the work and certifying that all major elements are finished, with only minor items (often called punch list items) remaining. This clause is crucial because it triggers important contractual milestones, such as the release of final payments, transfer of risk, and the start of warranty periods, thereby providing a clear benchmark for project completion and helping to prevent disputes over when the project is finished.
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Architect’s Substantial Completion. “Architect’s Substantial Completion” of the Work shall be achieved when the Work has been completed to the point where Owner can lawfully occupy or utilize the Work for its intended purpose under a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (with conditions acceptable to Owner in its sole discretion) (TCO), or Certificate of Completion (CC). Professional shall certify the date Substantial Completion of the Work is achieved using AIA Form-G704 Certificate of Substantial Completion, fully executed by the Owner, Architect and CM. When the entire Work (or any portion thereof designated in writing by Owner) is substantially complete, Construction Manager shall notify Owner and Professional in writing that the entire Work (or such designated portion) is substantially complete and request that Professional issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion (or Certificate of Partial Substantial Completion). Construction Manager shall give Owner and Professional thirty (30) days’ notice prior to the predicted Substantial Completion inspection date. The issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Work shall be an express condition precedent to Contractor’s right to request a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The written notice from Construction Manager shall include a proposed punch list of all items of Work to be completed or corrected by Construction Manager. Within a reasonable time thereafter, Owner, Construction Manager and Professional shall inspect the Work (or designated portion thereof) to determine the status of completion. If Owner and Professional do not consider the Work (or designated portion) substantially complete, Professional shall notify Construction Manager in writing giving the reasons therefor and the inspection process shall be repeated at no additional cost to Owner until the Work is determined to be substantially complete. In such case, Construction Manager shall pay the costs (including those of Professional) of all additional Substantial Completion inspections. If Owner and Professional consider the Work (or designated portion) substantially complete, Professional shall prepare and deliver to Construction Manager a Certificate of Substantial Completion (or Certificate of Partial Substantial Completion) which shall fix the date of Architect’s Substantial Completion for the entire Work (or designated portion thereof) is actually achieved by Construction Manager and include a fi...
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Architect’s Substantial Completion. Ascertain when the Work or designated portions thereof are ready for Owner’s and Professional’s and Substantial Completion inspections. From the punch lists of incomplete or unsatisfactory items prepared by Construction Manager and reviewed and supplemented by Professional, prepare a schedule for their completion indicating completion dates for Owner’s review.
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Related to Architect’s Substantial Completion

  • Substantial Completion 9.8.1 When the Contractor considers that the Work, or a designated portion thereof which has been accepted in writing to by the State, is substantially complete as defined in Subparagraph

  • Substantial Completion Date Substantial Completion of the Work as defined in Article 6.1.2 of the General Conditions to the Continuing Contract for Construction Management shall be achieved by July 31, 2022.

  • Upon Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof and upon application by the Contractor and certification by the Architect, the State shall make payment, reflecting adjustment in retainage, if any, for such Work or portion thereof, as provided in the Contract Documents.

  • Project Completion The Contractor agrees to schedule a final job walk with the County. If required, the County will prepare a list of incomplete items, the “Punch List”. The Contractor agrees to complete the “Punch List” corrections and schedule a final project completion job walk. The County will sign the “Punch List” as completed when determined, the project is finished. The Contractor agrees to submit the following along with its final payment request:

  • Construction Completion The related Construction shall have been completed substantially in accordance with the related Plans and Specifications, the related Deed and all Applicable Laws, and such Leased Property shall be ready for occupancy and operation. All fixtures, equipment and other property contemplated under the Plans and Specifications to be incorporated into or installed in such Leased Property shall have been substantially incorporated or installed, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens.