The 7th Stage of Development Management

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I have always kept the period from completion of construction to final handover, as a separate definable stage. This stage tends to get treated a little loosely by many Project Managers but it has two critical elements –

  1. Ensuring a defect free completion and satisfaction of all statutory approvals and conditions is essential…but I think even more importantly for the Project Manager is….

  2.  Marketing! This is the last impression you leave with your client. You may have done a great job for 12 or 18 months, but if you don’t finish well then, a poor finish is all they will remember

 

What are the key elements of this stage?

The following is a brief checklist of items to be satisfied during the Handover Stage. Remember this stage doesn’t start on completion - it starts at least 6-8 weeks prior. Be proactive! 

  • Aesthetic Defects

  • Functional Defects

  • Quality measured against the criteria set in your Project Plan

  • Scope measured against plans and variation documentation

  • Final statutory approvals –

    • Form 16’s

    • Compliance Approval

    • Referral Agencies sign off

    • On Maintenance Approval

    • Certificate of Classification

  • Stakeholder Approvals

    • Tenancy use approvals (What approvals does the incoming tenant need)

    • Financier Investment Conditions Precedent

    • Equity partners requirements

    • Principals final approval

 

Next week the final part in this series… Lifecycle and Facilities Management

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Lauren Rosel