| Action | Responsibility | |--------|----------------| | Possession transfers to Principal | Principal | | Defects Liability Period starts (typically 6–12 months) | Contractor liable for defects | | Contractor can claim final progress payment (less retention) | Principal / Engineer | | Liquidated damages cease (if applicable) | Principal | | Principal’s insurances for the works typically begin | Principal | | Contractor must complete snagging items from Schedule | Contractor |
Below is a template aligned with NZS 3910:2013 style. practical completion certificate template nz