Sectional Completion - DONE

Question 1

What is sectional completion?

Answer 1

The completion and handover of the works to the employer in agreed stages

Question 2

What is practical completion?

Answer 2

• When works are substantially complete with minor defects only
• Employer is able to gain beneficial occupancy of the development
• Half of retention is released
• The employer surrenders the right to apply LADS
• Employer takes back possession of works and is responsible for arranging insurances

Question 3

Do works have to be totally completed before PC or SC is achieved?

Answer 3

• PC is a vague concept
• No defined in JCT
• Its reliant on the architects opinion that works are complete
• Should not be conditional
• It is common practice for PC to be granted when works are substantially complete, however there may be minor defects or omissions with nothing to prevent the employer from taking beneficial occupancy

Question 4

What is partial possession?

Answer 4

Where the contractor consents to the employer taking possession of the works or part of the works before date of PC or SC

Question 5

What is the difference between partial possession and sectional completion?

Answer 5

Sectional completion is a contractual obligation to hand over the section at the stated date, partial possession relies on contractors consent

Question 6

What does the architect have to do at partial possession?

Answer 6

Issue a written statement to the contractor showing the relevant part and stating the relevant date