Practical Completion

Question 1

Practical Completion can only occur if:

Answer 1

• contractor has complied with duty to provide as-build drawings and info for health and safety file
• all construction work agreed to be done must be complete
• BUT CA can certify if the left over items are very minor
• works CAN be complete if defects are latent (unknown)
• works can NOT be complete if defects are patent (known)

Question 2

Why is it bad practice to certify if you know there are issues with the works?

Answer 2

Because the rectification period is supposed to cover any issues that aren’t apparent at practical completion

Question 3

Risks of issuing PC too early?

Answer 3

• employer has reduced leverage to convince contractor to finish work
• CA is in breach of their duty of care