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Stage 6 > Handover and Close Out
This is issued when defects listed at the end of the defects liability period
have been remedied.
• final certificate
The issue of the final certificate brings the authority of the contract
administrator, under the terms of the Building Contract, to a close. The
contractor’s liability continues, of course, until the end of the limitation
period.
There might, in addition or alternatively, be contract provisions which
refer to statements issued by the contract administrator or by the
employer (e.g. in the case of design and build contracts). These should
be regarded as requiring the same care and consideration as certificates
before being issued. Case law has confirmed that there is no immunity
from negligence in certifying.
• Facilities Management BIM model data, as asset changes are
made
• study of parametric object information contained within BIM
model data.
Soft Landings activities
• energy performance certificate
• operating manual/building user guide, if part of scope
• records of trials and their recommendations.
POE activities
• record of conclusions reached at debriefing meetings,
distributed to participants
• results of full Feedback study conducted with the client or user
client, or everyday users of the building, perhaps several years
post completion.
It is essential that the benefits and lessons learned from appraisals are
passed to all members of staff. The office quality plan, manuals and
procedures might need amendment or revision as a result.
6.8
6.8.1
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