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Handover

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

/ˈhændoʊvər/nounCore term

In civil engineering & construction, handover means: The stage when the contractor formally passes the completed works, keys, documents and responsibility to the client.

In Turkish: teslim, geçici kabul, devir

How it is used

Teams prepare for handover months ahead: snagging, testing and commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings must be ready. In contracts it is linked to practical completion or the taking-over certificate.

Example sentences

  1. Handover of the first tower is planned for the end of June.

  2. The client won't accept handover until the fire alarm has been fully tested.

Common collocations

  • project handover
  • handover date
  • handover documents
  • partial handover
  • snag listA list of small defects and unfinished items, such as scratched paint or missing sealant, that the contractor must fix before or soon after handover.
  • as-built drawingA drawing updated at the end of construction to show what was actually built, including all changes and the final positions and dimensions.
  • defects liability periodA set period after completion, often 12 months, during which the contractor must come back and repair any defects in the work at its own cost.
  • clientThe person or organisation that orders and pays for a construction project. Many standard contracts call the client the Employer or the Owner.

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