Common use of Substantial and Final Completion Clause in Contracts

Substantial and Final Completion. Following notice from the PMO that the Contractor considers the entire Work ready for its intended use, the Designer, Owner, and PMO, accompanied by the Contractor, shall conduct an inspection to determine if the Work is substantially complete. If, after considering any objections of the Owner, Contractor and PMO, the Designer considers the Work substantially complete, the Designer shall recommend the issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion to the Owner by the PMO. The Owner, PMO and Designer shall conduct a final inspection to determine if the completed Work of the Contractor is acceptable so that the Designer may recommend, in writing, final payment to the Contractor.