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Activities in the termination phase

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Termination phase activities: final inspection and defect correction, testing and commissioning, handover with as-built drawings and training, final accounts and payment, settlement of claims, demobilization of resources, project completion report, and post-project review with lessons learned.

Describe the activities to be performed in the termination phase of the project life cycle.

The termination (closure) phase formally ends the project. Main activities:

  1. Completion and final inspection; correction of defects (punch list).
  2. Testing and commissioning of the facility.
  3. Handover to the client or operator with as-built drawings and manuals; training of operators.
  4. Final accounts, final bill, release of retention money and bank guarantees after the defect liability period.
  5. Settlement of claims and contracts; closing of purchase orders.
  6. Release of staff, equipment and site; demobilisation.
  7. Preparation of the project completion report, documentation and records.
  8. Post-project review and lessons learned; evaluation of objectives achieved.

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