Substantial and Final Completion of Construction Projects (OnDemand Webinar)

$149.00

SKU: 410607EAU

Description

Understand the legal implications of substantial versus final completion and how to properly close out a project.The terms substantial completion, final completion, and completion are terms of art in construction. They have generally understood meanings and are the subject of contract and case law. These terms can mean different things in different contexts, such as in the warranty, payment, and mechanic’s lien contexts. Owners, contractors, subcontractors, and construction lenders need to understand how to properly close out a project, including the various steps required to achieve these major milestones and the legal implications of substantial versus final completion, particularly when it comes to payment rights. This topic is designed to demystify these concepts in practical terms.

Date: 2023-03-28 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Why the Terms Substantial and Final Completion Are Important
• What Do the Terms Substantial and Final Construction Mean
• Completion Means Different Things in Different Contexts
• Payment
• Release of Retention
• Warranty
• Mechanics’ Liens

The AIA Approach to Substantial and Final Completion
• Terms Defined
• Key Contract Provisions
• Payment Implications
• When Does the Warranty Period Start

How to Determine When a Project Is Substantially or Finally Complete
• Owner Occupancy as a Measuring Stick
• When Punch Work Remains
• Project Closeout Records
• The Closeout Process

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,ENG ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Robert G. Campbell-Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, Bryan Forbes – Primus Consultants