Practical Completion Certificate [new] Jun 2026

The remaining half is held until the end of the defects liability period. 2. End of Liquidated Damages

Remaining items are cosmetic or minor (the "punch list" or "snagging list"). practical completion certificate

| Milestone | Definition | Certificate? | |-----------|------------|---------------| | | Functional use possible, minor defects remain. | Often synonymous with PCC. | | Practical completion | Same as above (common law term). | PCC issued. | | Defects liability period | Time for contractor to fix defects listed after PCC. | No certificate – period starts with PCC. | | Final completion | All defects rectified, final documentation submitted. | Final completion certificate issued. | | Taking-over certificate | FIDIC term equivalent to PCC. | Yes – Taking-Over Certificate. | The remaining half is held until the end

The defects liability period commences from the above date. | Milestone | Definition | Certificate

Clients and contractors often disagree on what constitutes a "minor" defect.

The certificate grants the client the right to take possession of the premises. The contractor no longer has exclusive access to the site. While the contractor still has the right to return to fix "snags," they can no longer block the client from moving in furniture or installing IT systems.