Construction Completion Phase Clause Samples
The Construction Completion Phase clause defines the requirements and procedures that must be met for a construction project to be considered substantially finished. Typically, this clause outlines the criteria for completion, such as obtaining necessary inspections, approvals, or certifications, and may specify the process for creating a punch list of remaining minor items. Its core function is to establish a clear and objective point at which the contractor’s primary obligations are fulfilled, helping to prevent disputes over project status and facilitating the transition to final payment and project handover.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. Architect shall conduct pre-final inspection and prepare check lists of corrective items, make final inspections (all disciplines), including at least one reinspection, determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of Final Completion of the Project and Contractor's compliance with the Contract Documents, and recommend acceptance of the Project to Owner.
2. Obtain, review, approve and deliver to Owner written guarantees, manuals and instructions from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to Final Acceptance.
3. Architect and its sub-consultants shall correct the original Construction Documents to conform to the Contractor’s project record documents incorporating all as-built changes in the Work, and provide same to Owner within two (2) months of Final Completion of the Project. Record drawings and specifications shall be submitted to Owner on a CD/DVD in CAD and PDF format in accordance with the requirements of Attachment G for Owner’s CAD compliance review.
4. Upon request during the warranty period set forth in the Construction Contract, Architect shall assist Owner in identifying defects in the Project, determine corrective measures, and assist Owner in implementing corrective measures as required under the terms of the Construction Contract.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. Architect shall conduct pre-final inspection and prepare check lists of corrective items, make final inspections (all disciplines), including at least one reinspection, determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of Final Completion of the Project and Contractor's compliance with the Contract Documents, and recommend acceptance of the Project to Owner.
2. Obtain, review, approve and deliver to Owner written guarantees, manuals and instructions from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to Final Acceptance.
3. Architect and its sub-consultants shall correct the original Construction Documents to conform to the Contractor’s project record documents incorporating all as-built changes in the Work, and provide same to Owner within two (2) months of Final Completion of the Project. Record drawings and specifications shall be submitted to Owner in accordance with the requirements of Attachment D for Owner’s CAD, BIM and PDF compliance review.
4. Upon request during the warranty period set forth in the Construction Contract, Architect shall assist Owner in identifying defects in the Project, determine corrective measures, and assist Owner in implementing corrective measures as required under the terms of the Construction Contract.
Construction Completion Phase. 6.6.1 A/E shall conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion; issue Certificates of Substantial Completion; receive from the Contractor and forward to the City, for the City’s review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract Documents and assembled by the Contractor; and issue a final Certificate of Payment based on final inspection indicating the Work complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents. A/E’s inspections shall be conducted with the City to check conformance of the Work with the requirements of the Contract Documents and to verify the accuracy and completeness of the Work.
6.6.2 The Architect shall obtain, review, approve and deliver to Owner written guarantees, manuals and instructions from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to Final Acceptance.
6.6.3 The Architect and its sub-consultants shall correct the original Construction Documents to conform to the Contractor’s project record documents incorporating all as- built changes in the Work, and provide same to Owner within two (2) months of Final Completion of the Project provided Architect receives Contractor's project record documents incorporating all as-built changes in the work at the time of final completion. Record drawings and specifications shall be submitted to Owner on a CD/DVD in CAD and PDF format for Owner’s compliance review.
6.6.4 Upon request during the warranty period set forth in the Construction Contract, Architect shall assist Owner in identifying defects in the Project, determine corrective measures, and assist Owner in implementing corrective measures as required under the terms of the Construction Contract.
6.6.5 The A/E shall be available after final payment to advise the Owner regarding Warranty items and to review Warranty work during the Warranty period. The A/E shall also participate in the Project’s one-year warranty inspection, including preparation of punch lists and inspection of corrected punch list items.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. Architect and its subconsultants shall conduct final inspection and prepare check lists of corrective items, make reinspections confirming corrective work is complete, recommend the date or dates of Substantial Completion and recommend Final Acceptance of the Project based on the Architect's Scope of Work and GC/CM's compliance with the Contract Documents.
2. Review and/or approve and deliver to Owner releases enabling full and unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities including occupancy permits, operating permits and similar releases, warranties and bond manuals and operation and maintenance manuals and written guarantees, and instructions from the GC/CM as required by the Contract Documents.
3. Architect and its sub-consultants shall correct the original Construction Documents to conform to the GC/CM’s Project Record documents incorporating all as-built changes in the Work, including utilities, made during construction and provide same to Owner within two (2) months of Final Completion of the Project. Record drawings and specifications shall be submitted to Owner on a CD/DVD in CAD and PDF format in accordance with the requirements of Attachment G for Owner’s CAD compliance review.
4. Upon request during the warranty period set forth in the GC/CM Contract, Architect shall assist Owner in evaluating defects in the Project, determine corrective measures, and assist Owner in implementing corrective measures as required under the terms of the GC/CM Contract. 5. Review O&M materials.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. A/E shall conduct pre-final inspection and prepare check lists of corrective items, make final inspections by all disciplines, including one re-inspection, recommend the date or dates of Substantial Completion and recommend acceptance of the Project to Owner.
2. A/E shall obtain, review, approve and deliver to Owner written guarantees, manuals and instructions it receives from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to recommending acceptance of the Project to the Owner.
3. Within 45 days of receipt from the Contractor, the A/E shall review the Project field record drawings and specifications from the Contractor for clarity and completeness. A/E shall provide reviewed Contractor’s set to the Owner. As an additional service, the A/E shall modify the original Construction Drawings and Specifications to conform to the Project record drawings and specifications provided by the Contractor at completion of construction, in accordance with Article III.
4. Upon Owner’s request during the warranty period set forth in the Construction Contract, A/E shall assist Owner in identifying defects in the Project, determine corrective measures, provide inspection of the Project and assist Owner in implementing corrective measures.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. A/E shall conduct pre-final inspection and prepare check lists of corrective items, make final inspections (all disciplines), including one re-inspection, recommend the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of Physical Completion of the Project.
2. A/E shall obtain, review for conformance to Contract Documents, and deliver to the City written guarantees, warranties, operations and maintenance manuals and instructions from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to recommending Final Completion to the City.
3. A/E shall update the original construction drawings to conform to the record drawings (“as-builts”) provided by the Contractor incorporating all changes in the Work, including utilities, changes made during construction and addenda during bidding. The City shall pay A/E as an Additional Service the cost of updating the drawings if those changes reflect modifications requested and approved by the City. The cost of corrections required due to A/E’s errors or omissions shall not be an Additional Service. A reproducible copy of the as-built drawings and related electronic media shall be completed as an Additional Service and submitted to the City within sixty (60) days of receipt from the Contractor. The documents shall be marked as Project Record Drawings and Specifications. A/E may rely on the completeness and accuracy of the record drawings furnished by the Contractor.
4. Prior to the warranty period expiration date set forth in the Construction Contract, A/E shall assist the City in a warranty walk-through to identify defects in the Project and make recommendations for corrective measures.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. Engineer shall conduct pre-final inspection and prepare check lists of corrective items, make final inspections (all disciplines), including at least one reinspection, determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of Final Completion of the Project and Contractor's compliance with the Contract Documents, and recommend acceptance of the Project to Owner.
2. Obtain, review, approve and deliver to Owner written guarantees, manuals and instru ctions from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to Final Acceptance.
3. Engineer and its sub-consultants shall correct the original Construction Documents to conform to the Contractor’s project record documents incorporating all as-built changes in the Work, and provide same to Owner within two (2) months of Final Completion of the Project. Record drawings and specifications shall be submitted to Owner in accordance with the requirements of Attachment D for Owner’s CAD, BIM and PDF compliance review.
4. Upon request during the warranty period set forth in the Construction Contract, Engineer shall assist Owner in identifying defects in the Project, determine corrective measures, and assist Owner in implementing corrective measures as required under the terms of the Construction Contract.
Construction Completion Phase. 1. Owner shall conduct pre-final inspection of the project and decide whether to accept the project as final. Owner may consult with A/E on these inspections as it may pertain to A/E’s work.
2. Owner may ask A/E to review materials such as written guarantees, manuals and instructions from Contractor as required by the Construction Documents upon completion of construction and prior to acceptance of the Project by Owner to ensure that they conform to A/E’s work.
3. Owner may ask A/E to review the Project field record drawings, specifications, and/or as-builts from the Contractor for clarity, completeness, and consistency with A/E’s work. A/E shall provide reviewed Contractor’s set to the Owner. As an additional service upon request and subject to an additional fee, the A/E shall modify the original Construction Drawings and Specifications to conform to the Project record drawings and specifications provided by the Contractor at completion of construction.