COAA-CA Webinar: Mastering Construction Project Closeout: Best Practices for a Smooth Transition
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Mastering Construction Project Closeout: Best Practices for a Smooth Transition
The closeout phase of a construction project is critical, yet often overlooked. It's the final opportunity to ensure all parties are satisfied and all contractual obligations are met. This session will guide you through the key elements of a successful project closeout, including managing the punch list, collecting required documentation, fulfilling contract obligations, and ensuring a smooth handover of manuals, warranties, and assets. Discover proven strategies and best practices to close out your projects efficiently, reduce the risk of disputes, and protect your reputation.
- Understand the Key Elements of a Successful Project Closeout: Gain a clear understanding of how to effectively manage the punch list, ensure all documentation is completed accurately, and facilitate a smooth transition to project completion.
- Implement Best Practices for Efficient Project Handover: Discover strategies for a seamless handover of manuals, warranties, and assets, ensuring the Operations team is fully equipped to manage the facility from day one.
- Minimize Disputes and Risks in the Closeout Phase: Gain insights into how to avoid common pitfalls and reduce the potential for disputes during project closeout.
- Optimize Project Closeout for Timely and Cost-Effective Completion: Learn best practices for streamlining the closeout process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, avoiding delays and unnecessary costs.
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Meet the Presenter
Marcus Bliss, PMP, CSM, CMIT-Level 1
Marcus Bliss is Vice President at Projectmates, where he helps lead key initiatives and supports teams across sales, marketing, and training. With a strong foundation in project management, Marcus initially joined Projectmates as an Implementation Project Manager, where he successfully led technology implementations for a range of notable clients including Midland Health, North Texas Municipal Water District, the state of Idaho, and Trader Joes. His deep understanding of project management, combined with hands-on experience, gives him unique insights into how Owners can leverage technology to meet their specific needs.
Outside of his day-to-day responsibilities, Marcus is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the broader industry. He regularly speaks at industry events, including the Construction Management Association of America’s national conference, Public Works Expo, and Hexagon Live, and hosts bi-monthly webinars. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Iowa State University and is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), CMIT Level 1, and a Scrum Master.