Contract Administration
Practical Completion
Quick Definition
"The stage when the works are reasonably complete and ready for use, transferring responsibility for insurance and maintenance to the employer."
Practical completion marks the start of the defects liability period and the release of the first moiety of retention. It implies the work is complete for all practical purposes, barring minor defects.
Our newsroom contains a detailed explanation of practical completion; what it means, how JBCC and FIDIC treat it, common pitfals, and a simple construction completion checklist.