Date of substantial completion
The date when a project or part of it is sufficiently complete for the owner to use it as intended, certified by the architect.
The date of substantial completion indicates when a building can be used for its intended purpose, triggering warranty periods and financial considerations like retainage release and final payments.
Used in a sentence
The date of substantial completion marks when the project is sufficiently complete for occupancy, even if minor work remains.
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