Practical Completion Certificate

Based on this report, it is recommended that:

The defects liability period commences from the above date.

The issuance of a PCC is not merely ceremonial; it triggers three critical changes in the contract dynamics: practical completion certificate

Yes, but they must have valid grounds. A client cannot refuse Practical Completion simply because they have changed their mind about a design element or because of a minor cosmetic issue.

Contractor must supply Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals. Based on this report, it is recommended that:

Half of the retention fund (usually 2.5% of the contract sum) is released to the contractor.

Risk of damage shifts from contractor's insurance to owner's insurance. Based on this report

[Contractor Requests Inspection] ➔ [Joint Site Walkthrough] ➔ [Punch List Created] ➔ [Defects Rectified] ➔ [PCC Issued] Pre-Handover Requirements