From Key Handover to Renewed Living
Handover is not only the stage when construction is completed; it is also when renewed living begins. A controlled handover of the independent units, shared areas and technical systems brings the process to a sound conclusion.
Pre-handover inspection
Before handover, apartments and shared areas should be inspected against the project, technical specifications and contract scope. Any incomplete work or items requiring correction should be documented.
Handover documents
Operating and maintenance information, warranty certificates, equipment documents and required project records should be provided to property owners in an organised file.
Completing outstanding work
Responsibility and a completion schedule should be clearly stated for items identified during handover. Once corrections are complete, they should be reinspected before the record is closed.
Warranty and communication
Property owners should be told what support is available after handover, for how long and through which communication channel. Recording requests and tracking their outcomes creates a dependable post-handover experience.
Handover checklist:
- Independent-unit inspections
- Shared-area inspections
- Operation of technical systems
- Outstanding-work and correction list
- Warranty and operating documents
- Post-handover contact information