A Payment Certificate in a construction project is a formal document issued to certify the amount of money that is due to the contractor (or subcontractor) for the work completed over a specified period. It acts as an authorization for payment and serves as a record of the work accomplished and the expenses incurred up […]
Retention in a construction project refers to a portion of the contract payment withheld by the client or employer from the contractor or subcontractor until the project has been completed to the required standards and all defects have been rectified. This amount acts as a security for the client, ensuring that the contractor completes the
In a construction project, deliverables are the tangible or intangible outputs that are required to be produced, submitted, or completed as part of the project’s scope. These deliverables are agreed upon in the contract between the contractor and the client and serve as key milestones or markers of progress in the project. They represent the
The Defect Liability Period (DLP) in a construction project is a specified period of time after the completion and handover of the project, during which the contractor is responsible for rectifying any defects or issues that arise in the construction work. It serves as a warranty period, ensuring that the project was completed according to
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Introduction Primavera P6 is one of the leading project management software tools used globally for managing large-scale and complex projects. Among its many powerful features is its ability to calculate durations for various project activities. Properly calculating durations is crucial because the accuracy of your project schedule, resource allocation, and cost estimations all hinge on
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Introduction Wild air refers to unregulated or uncontrolled airflow that enters or circulates within a building or construction site. This term is typically associated with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems in construction projects. The presence of wild air can disrupt the intended performance of these systems, leading to inefficiencies, delays,
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Introduction Substantial Completion refers to the point in a construction project where the work is sufficiently complete, according to the contract terms, allowing the project to be used for its intended purpose. At this stage, minor works or defects (often called punch list or snag list items) may still remain, but these do not hinder
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Introduction A Taking Over Certificate (TOC) is a formal document issued by the employer or client in construction projects, signifying that the contractor has completed the project or a significant portion of the works according to the contract. This certificate marks the transfer of responsibility for the project or works from the contractor to the
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Introduction In Primavera P6, Lag and Lead times are mechanisms used to adjust the timing between predecessor and successor activities. These adjustments help control the delay or overlap between activities, offering flexibility in scheduling. Both lag and lead can be applied to any type of activity relationship (Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, Start-to-Finish), and they are essential
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Introduction The Start-to-Finish (SF) relationship is the least commonly used type of activity relationship in Primavera P6. In this relationship, the successor activity cannot finish until the predecessor activity has started. This type of relationship is useful in special circumstances where one activity’s completion is dependent on the start of another. The SF relationship is
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