Securing Final 10% Retainage Payouts from Exhausted Commercial Property Owners
Property owners create infinite 500-item punch lists to delay paying final retainage. Discover how project managers achieve formal Substantial Completion sign-offs.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
January 17, 20234 min read
The Substantial Completion Sign-Off Script
Recommended Spoken Script
"The city building inspector has issued our formal Certificate of Occupancy, establishing legal Substantial Completion under AIA Document G704. All major building systems are 100% operational. We have agreed on a defined 14-day timeline to complete the 18 cosmetic paint touch-ups, and we request immediate release of our final retainage balance."
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice construction closeout meetings in Dehurdle.