Practical Completion (7 Marks)

Question 1

What is Practical Completion?

Answer 1

• When the contract works are complete expect for minor omissions and minor defeats.
• Falls at the end of contract period.

Question 2

What happens immediately before Practical Completion?

Answer 2

Time to complete the contract works. Early occupation may occur.

Question 3

What happens during Practical Completion?

Answer 3

Architect to inspect differing contract definitions.

Ownership changes.

Question 4

What happens after the project?

Answer 4

Practical Completion starts Defeats Liability Period.

CPU and other code compliances can only be granted following practical completion.

Question 5

Practical Completion’s effect on the contract?

Answer 5

Ownership changes, especially for sale of apartments. Money flows.

Discharge Contractor’s Bond, refer contract rules/ obligations.

Question 6

Practical Completion relevant information?

Answer 6

Practical Completion cannot be issued “Subject to” or “condition on” completion of items. A list of minor omissions/defeats and deferred works may be attached.