Project Closing in Construction Companies

Available Dates

Dec-30-2024

London
Jan-06-2025

London
Feb-03-2025

London
Mar-03-2025

London
Apr-07-2025

London
May-05-2025

London
June-02-2025

London
June-30-2025

London
July-07-2025

London
Aug-04-2025

London
Sep-08-2025

London
Sep-29-2025

London
Oct-06-2025

London
Nov-03-2025

London
Dec-01-2025

London
Dec-29-2025

London

Dates in Other Venues

Dec-09-2024

Dubai
Dec-09-2024

Barcelona
Dec-16-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-16-2024

Istanbul
Dec-23-2024

Singapore
Dec-30-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-30-2024

Paris
Jan-06-2025

Amsterdam
Jan-13-2025

Barcelona
Jan-13-2025

Dubai
Jan-20-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-20-2025

Istanbul
Jan-27-2025

Singapore
Jan-27-2025

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Feb-03-2025

Amsterdam
Feb-10-2025

Barcelona
Feb-10-2025

Dubai
Feb-17-2025

Istanbul
Feb-17-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Feb-24-2025

Singapore
Feb-24-2025

Paris
Mar-03-2025

Amsterdam
Mar-10-2025

Dubai
Mar-10-2025

Barcelona
Mar-17-2025

Istanbul
Mar-17-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Mar-24-2025

Singapore
Mar-24-2025

Paris
Apr-07-2025

Amsterdam
Apr-14-2025

Barcelona
Apr-14-2025

Dubai
Apr-21-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-21-2025

Istanbul
Apr-28-2025

Singapore
Apr-28-2025

Paris
May-05-2025

Amsterdam
May-12-2025

Barcelona
May-12-2025

Dubai
May-19-2025

Istanbul
May-19-2025

Kuala Lumpur
May-26-2025

Paris
May-26-2025

Singapore
June-02-2025

Amsterdam
June-09-2025

Barcelona
June-09-2025

Dubai
June-16-2025

Istanbul
June-16-2025

Kuala Lumpur
June-23-2025

Singapore
June-30-2025

Paris
June-30-2025

Amsterdam
July-07-2025

Amsterdam
July-14-2025

Dubai
July-14-2025

Barcelona
July-21-2025

Istanbul
July-21-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-28-2025

Singapore
July-28-2025

Paris
Aug-04-2025

Amsterdam
Aug-11-2025

Dubai
Aug-11-2025

Barcelona
Aug-18-2025

Istanbul
Aug-18-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Aug-25-2025

Paris
Aug-25-2025

Singapore
Sep-08-2025

Dubai
Sep-08-2025

Barcelona
Sep-08-2025

Amsterdam
Sep-15-2025

Istanbul
Sep-15-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-22-2025

Singapore
Sep-29-2025

Paris
Sep-29-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-06-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-13-2025

Dubai
Oct-13-2025

Barcelona
Oct-20-2025

Istanbul
Oct-20-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-27-2025

Singapore
Oct-27-2025

Paris
Nov-03-2025

Amsterdam
Nov-10-2025

Barcelona
Nov-10-2025

Dubai
Nov-17-2025

Istanbul
Nov-17-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Nov-24-2025

Singapore
Nov-24-2025

Paris
Dec-01-2025

Amsterdam
Dec-08-2025

Dubai
Dec-08-2025

Barcelona
Dec-15-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-15-2025

Istanbul
Dec-22-2025

Singapore
Dec-29-2025

Amsterdam
Dec-29-2025

Paris

Course Details

The closeout phase is a critical yet often overlooked stage of construction projects. Successful project closeout ensures that all contractual obligations are met, final inspections are passed, and the project is handed over smoothly to the client. Failing to effectively manage the closeout process can lead to delays, disputes, and financial complications. The Project Closing in Construction Companies course is designed to guide participants through the complex tasks involved in closing construction projects, from managing documentation and resolving punch list items to finalizing financials and delivering the completed project to the client.

This course provides a detailed understanding of the construction project lifecycle, with a specific focus on the challenges and requirements of the project closeout phase. Participants will learn how to manage various types of closeouts, including client and subcontractor closeouts, as well as how to handle essential tasks such as preparing as-built drawings, tracking warranties, conducting inspections, and managing final payments. With a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical case studies, participants will leave the course equipped to manage the closeout phase effectively, ensuring client satisfaction and avoiding common pitfalls.

By the end of the Project Closing in Construction Companies course, participants will be able to:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction project lifecycle, focusing on project closeout phase.
Recognize different types of project closeouts, their requirements, and key tasks involved in each
Manage closeout documentation by creating and tracking document checklists, as-built drawings, warranties, guarantees, and O&M manuals.
Create punch lists that addresses issues before project completion to resolve them.
Manage project closeout financial aspects, including retainage release, final payments, financial reconciliation, and lien releases.
Ensure project quality by conducting final inspections and obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
Successfully hand over completed projects to clients and provide post-closeout supports to obtain client satisfaction

This course is ideal for professionals involved in construction project management and closeout activities. It is particularly suited for:

Project Managers
Contractors and Subcontractors
Architects and Engineers
Owners and Developers
Facilities Managers
Contract Administrators
Cost Estimators and Financial Controllers
Quality Control and Assurance Professionals
Consultants

Our courses in London are held at the LPC office located at:

LPC Oxford Street Offices: 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ

London Head Office: 47 - 49 Park Royal Road, London NW10 7LQ

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Introduction to Project Closing

Reviewing key phases in construction projects lifecycle
Understanding project closeout in construction: Terms, significance, and objectives
Key stages of construction project closeout
Identifying the roles and responsibilities during closeout
Exploring construction project closeout categories:

Client closeout
Organizational closeout
Subcontractor closeout
Team closeout

Reviewing regulatory requirements and standards related to project closeout
Discussion on common challenges and issues during project closeout

Documentation and Punch List 

Exploring key documents required to close a construction project
Steps and methods to prepare operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals for clients
Definition of as-built drawings and its role in reflecting the final status of the project
Best practices for documenting and managing warranties and guarantees
Techniques and strategies to create, manage, and resolve punch lists
Methods and tools to track the progress of punch list items
Activity: Creating an O&M manual and punch list for a simulated construction project

Financial Closeout and Final Payments

Understanding the financial aspects of project closeout
Definition and importance of financial reconciliation
Understanding the usage of retainage releases in construction projects
Techniques for handling change orders and claims
Definition and importance of lien waivers and best practices for securing lien releases
Techniques and tools to prepare final financial reports
Group activity: reconciling a budget for a simulated construction project

Substantial Completion and Inspection

Definition and importance of substantial completion
Understanding the final inspection process and its significance
Exploring certifications required for final handover:

Third-party certifications
Certificate of occupancy

Discussing the importance of a final walkthrough to verify work completion
Methods for transferring utilities and facilities
Discussion on challenges and pitfalls in project inspection

Handover and Post-Closeout

Discovering the phases of the final handover to the client
Understanding system verification as a part of the final handover
Exploring the main types of supports required after closeout
Discussing the importance of providing end-user training
Identifying the importance of documenting lessons learned from the project
Case studies highlighting best practices in post-closeout support

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