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Preconstruction to Operations Handover

by Ben Bradford, from the Community

This preconstruction to operations handover checklist helps construction teams manage the transition from tender and planning into delivery. It covers key project details, responsibilities, and documentation, including roles and contacts, contract and tender documents, procurement schedules and quotations, manufacturing and delivery timelines, RACI, program updates, site permits and setup, surveys and photos, safety documentation such as CPP and RAMS, health checks, RFIs, and handover file requests. Use it to coordinate stakeholders, track actions and comments, and ensure all prerequisites are complete before site start and final handover.

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Preconstruction Photos Checklist
Use this preconstruction photos template to record site conditions before work begins. Capture images alongside key contract details such as job name, contract number, date and time, and location. Add notes, other details, and comments to provide context for each photo and create a clear record of the site prior to construction. This simple structure helps standardize documentation, support compliance, and reduce disputes by maintaining an accurate visual baseline for the project.
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QA Final Checklist for Construction Handover
This construction quality assurance final checklist helps project teams verify site readiness before handover. It covers property information and service checks, external works and landscaping, cladding and roofs, doors, windows and security, entry and living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms and wet areas, kitchen and joinery, laundry and garage. Items include workmanship, levels and clearances, finishes and paint, fixtures and appliances, ventilation, drainage and floor wastes, safety and compliance, and documentation. Use it to record issues, capture photos, assign actions, and confirm sign off and reinspection by the project manager.
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