Project Close-Up Phase

The completion of the construction phase of the project includes certain follow-up actions necessary to ensure that the facility constructed functions satisfactorily. Project close up includes the following tasks : 

• Administrative Close, 
• Contract Close-out, and 
• Lessons Learnt. 

For proper closing of project : 

1. The post completion  maintenance is usually tended  an agency with the constriction. In most cases, the contractor responsible for conduction is given this responsibility far one year after completion; and this aspect is included in the scope of work of the con~actor. 
2. A proper record of the operating instructions and a-built drawings is maintained. 
3. The workers necessary for operating and maintaining he falsity are trained prod to its taking over. 
4. The site is cleared of the left but  of the construction and unwanted marshals, 
5. The client fully safeguards his interests prior to rendering the completion certificate to the contractor, and also before making the final payments. 

After completion by the contractor, it is the project team of the client that hands over the project to him. The team also prepares a project completion report which includes the scope and schedule of work, the important events, the contract executed, the addresses of the suppliers of materials and equipment, the equipment maintenance manual, the as-built drawings, the costs involved, the problems encountered during execution, the lessons learned and the minor defects noticed at the time of handing over.