Project Close Out and Final Accounts
Projects drift for months after practical completion while final accounts remain unsettled. This course covers closing a project properly and settling the commercial position.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why projects drift after practical completion
- 02Defining completion and what it requires
- 03Defects, snagging and rectification
- 04Final account preparation and negotiation
- 05Outstanding claims, variations and settlement
- 06Retention release, bonds and warranties
- 07Handover documentation, records and lessons learned
What you will gain
- Establish what completion actually requires
- Resolve outstanding defects and snags
- Settle final accounts and outstanding claims
- Release retention and security correctly
- Complete handover documentation and warranties
- Close the project record and capture lessons
Who should attend
- Project and contract managers
- Quantity surveyors and cost engineers
- Commercial and finance staff on projects
- Client representatives accepting projects
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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