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During the post-construction phase the building will be occupied and any defects will be resolved.

There should be a post occupancy evaluation (possibly at 6 months) to review the project delivery. There should also be an engineering services review to establish if the building is operating as planned. The defects liability period (DLP) will be established in accordance with the project value and complexity. For major projects, the DLP is usually 12 months but could be shorter for less complex projects.

Output

  • Post occupancy evaluation
  • Engineering services review
  • Environmentally sustainable design (ESD) review
  • Final certificate
Task Minimum activity
A Contractor attends to any/all defects identified at practical completion. Completed within 10 working days
B Users report on and contractor attends to defects that arise during the DLP. The project manager to establish a process for the users to report any defects that arise or are discovered. All reporting is via Archibus.
C Final inspections One month prior to end of DLP inspect work. Contractor to provide programme on issues to be attended.
Final inspection to include staff from Property Services, the consultants and contractor and user representatives.
At inspection, certify that seasonal adjustments have been undertaken to ensure proper operation of engineering systems.
Receive final certificates
Receive any updated operations and maintenance manuals or updated As-Installed drawings
D Post occupancy evaluation Conduct within 6-12 months of occupancy. Review of project procedures and how well building meets needs of occupants.
E Engineering services review Conduct at the before the end of first 12 months to establish how the engineering systems have performed compared with design criteria.
F Finalise and close University project account In accordance with existing reporting procedures.