Handover Handbook

Construction Projects

A complete, step-by-step guide for NSW licensed builders preparing to hand over a residential project. Covers the legal framework (Occupation Certificates, DBP Act declarations, statutory warranties), a full handover timeline, practical completion inspections, as-built drawing reconciliation, required compliance certificates, and client warranty briefings. Includes ready-to-use forms, checklists, and a formal Final Handover Certificate sign-off everything needed to close out a project cleanly and defensibly.